Former WWE Champion’s attitude towards contract renewal seemingly revealed

Drew McIntyre must get his flowers for the marvelous work he portrays on WWE programming. The Scottish Warrior has become a menace on Raw and can easily provoke anyone with his words. His recent work with Seth “Freakin” Rollins and CM Punk has transitioned him into a much bigger star than he ever was. However, multiple rumors suggested that McIntyre wanted to leave WWE earlier.

Recently, Dave Meltzer disclosed the negotiation talks between the Scottish wrestler and WWE. While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, the wrestling analyst asserted that Drew McIntyre wasn’t in any rush to renew his contract. He added how the 2-time WWE Champion wanted his character to nourish before re-signing. According to Meltzer, McIntyre would have taken a hiatus if his new character had gotten lost in the mix.

And that was among the thoughts, obviously the character got over great. And the other aspect of the character getting over great is that by doing so and not signing, the feeling is that his price should be higher, because he's a much bigger star.

Dave Meltzer on Drew McIntyre’s contract status

Moreover, Dave stated that McIntyre is booked in big programs, and consequently, his payscale must get bigger as well. The 38-year-old’s character is one of the best works on display on Raw, and it is absolutely over with the fans. McIntyre is consistently feuding with The Visionary and somehow manages to troll CM Punk.

This week on Raw, the segment involving Seth Rollins, Punk, and McIntyre was very much loved by fans and bagged over 2,200,000 viewers. The Best in the World announced he would commentate on Rollins vs. McIntyre at WrestleMania XL. There is huge animosity among all three Superstars yet somehow they have managed to work together and add more to the match.

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray comments on Raw segment featuring Drew McIntyre

WWE legend Bully Ray, fka, Bubba Ray Dudley commented on the work displayed by the three Superstars. Ray, while speaking on the Busted Radio pointed out how The Second City Saint purposely broke McIntyre’s character. For those unaware, Phil referred to the former WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon, in response to McIntyre calling himself “The Chosen One.”

Punk leaves Drew in a weird spot where Drew's shaking his head — that's not working together. I think the person that came out the best last night, despite being left lame, was Drew McIntyre. Drew is doing a phenomenal job.

Bully Ray on Drew McIntyre and CM Punk

Moreover, he reiterated how WWE legend John Cena once called out The Rock for writing promos on his wrist. Ray added how Punk summoning Mr. McMahon’s reference left DM Hunk shaking his head and at a loss for words. As such, the former WWE Tag Team Champion praised McIntyre’s work. Some believe that The Second City Saint went off the script on Raw.

He claimed that The Savior of WrestleMania has been doing a phenomenal job on the mic. He concluded by saying that despite being left “lame,” the former Intercontinental Champion came out the best. Speaking about ‘Mania 40, McIntyre is looking to dethrone The Visionary and get the coronation in front of the WWE Universe, a moment that he claims he doesn’t “deserve” but has “earned.”

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