Drew McIntyre Sets New Standards on WWE Raw

WWE superstar Drew McIntyre recently proclaimed himself “the champion without my championship” on X, calling out four of WWE’s top talent for rising to his challenge. McIntyre’s bold declarations come amid his much-discussed heel turn, which has seen him leverage social media to amplify his rivalries, notably his ongoing confrontation with CM Punk.

On his latest post, McIntyre didn’t just reflect on his feelings towards Punk; he directly named Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, and the current World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, crediting himself for pushing them to their limits.

“Seth Rollins—pushed himself beyond the limit against me, Jey Uso—had to deploy more than two moves against me, CM Punk—proves he’s still got it (or maybe not) when facing me, Damian Priest—finally showed he can compete…

thanks to me,” McIntyre boasted. “I’m the one setting the bar on Raw. I’m bringing out the best in others. The champion without my championship. Stop me if you think I’m lying.”

McIntyre’s Rivalries Intensify

The Scottish Psychopath’s troubles with Uso and Punk have intensified since their return to Raw in late 2023.

His rivalry with Rollins reached a peak at WrestleMania 40, where McIntyre celebrated a significant win. However, it was Damian Priest who has most recently drawn McIntyre’s ire, after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract on McIntyre right after his WrestleMania victory.

This past Monday on Raw, McIntyre didn’t just talk; he issued a direct challenge to Priest for another shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. Priest accepted the challenge, though the details of when this high-stakes match will take place remain undisclosed.

With the “King and Queen of the Ring” tournament less than two weeks away, speculation is high that this championship bout might be scheduled for “Clash at the Castle” in Scotland—McIntyre’s home turf. As the drama unfolds on WWE Raw, McIntyre’s provocations not only stir the pot but also set the…