5-time WWE champion to quit SmackDown and insert himself in major WWE RAW storyline? Exploring the possibility
Monday Night RAW has been riding on the edge of a lightning bolt, with its biggest storyline revolving around Drew McIntyre and CM Punk. The animosity between the superstars has reached a crescendo. Amidst the escalating tensions, a five-time WWE champion could quit SmackDown and inject himself into the McIntyre-Punk saga on Monday Night RAW.
The name in question is none other than SmackDown's commentator, Wade Barrett. What led to the whirlpool of speculation is that Barrett has been seen advocating for Drew McIntyre in his feud against The Second City Saint on numerous occasions. He was seen empathizing with The Scottish Warrior after the latter went berserk at Money in the Bank when CM Punk ruined his cash-in.
The SmackDown color commentator stood alongside Drew McIntyre, offering words of wisdom and helping to diffuse the tense situation that unfolded at the Money in the Bank panel. The former King of the Ring also expressed his resentment towards Punk when the latter ruined McIntyre's crowning moment at Clash at the Castle Scotland.
Hence, there's a good possibility that Bad News Barrett could insert himself in the hottest storyline on Monday Night RAW. Although the prospect of him getting physically involved is minimal, the retired wrestler could, however, manage The Scottish Warrior in his feud with The Best in the World.
Wade Barrett could ensure that Drew McIntyre does not get suspended or fired again on Monday Night RAW and prevent him from making any imprudent actions. Therefore, he could work as a mediator to keep Drew's wrath in check until the latter gets a shot at CM Punk.
Will Wade Barrett come out of retirement to get physical with CM Punk on RAW?
Several names in WWE despise CM Punk, and Wade Barrett is seemingly one of them. Although the 43-year-old star does not have any personal animosity for The Best in the World, his disdain for Punk started at Clash at the Castle, when the latter snatched away Drew McIntyre's grand moment.
Following that, the SmackDown commentator was enraged and unleashed a scathing viral tirade, directing a barrage of biting words at The Straight Edge Superstar. This led to fans wondering whether WWE has been setting the stage for the in-ring return of Bad News Barrett. However, the possibility of it happening is quite low.
Although the former King of the Ring has kept the possibility of an in-ring return open, Barrett coming out of retirement for a feud with CM Punk seems far-fetched. This is because there are several other feuds and rivalries that WWE could be keeping at the forefront for The Second City Saint.
Regardless, there's a good possibility that Wade Barrett could play a major role in the McIntyre-Punk saga. It remains to be seen how things shape up in the coming weeks on RAW and SmackDown.