Top star to quit WWE after facing big loss at Clash at the Castle? - 3 directions for Drew McIntyre after losing the World Title match
Drew McIntyre fell short of winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle: Scotland Premium Live Event. Fans were hoping for his triumph in front of his home crowd, but fate had other plans as CM Punk played a role in costing him the match, yet again.
McIntyre's journey is filled with significant moments that have overshadowed him. He clinched his initial WWE Championship during a WrestleMania held in an empty arena amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, The Bloodline posed a challenge in his pursuit to defeat Roman Reigns. Presently, The Straight Edge Superstar casts a looming presence.
All of this begs the question as to what's in store for the former World Champion. Here are three possible paths the Stamford-based promotion could take with him.
#3 Drew McIntyre wins the Money in the Bank contract in July
Drew McIntyre faced multiple setbacks due to the Money in the Bank contracts. Two of his championship reigns were brought to an end through cash-ins. The first instance occurred when The Miz cashed in his MITB contract in 2021, while the most recent incident took place at WrestleMania 40 earlier this year when Damian Priest successfully cashed in.
This time around, the tables could turn, and McIntyre could end up winning the coveted MITB contract to finally secure the title he desires. Using the contract to cash in on the World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam later this year could serve as a suitable climax for Drew McIntyre's story.
#2 Drew McIntyre wreaks havoc on the RAW roster in search of CM Punk
CM Punk became the most hated person in Glasgow for messing up McIntyre's shot at winning the World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest. The Scottish Warrior was furious about Punk's interference in his hometown. He was seen causing a scene, yelling at referees, and cursing as he stormed off backstage.
Come Monday, he could unleash chaos upon the RAW locker room in his relentless pursuit of The Straight Edge Superstar. He could mercilessly pummel every star until he finally lays his hands on the person who has made his life a living nightmare.
The clash between The Second City Saint and The Scottish Warrior is a showdown that doesn't rely on a championship to make it exciting. Just let them do their thing, entertain the crowd with their amazing skills and captivating promos, and the results will speak for themselves.
A high-profile match featuring these two talented individuals is exactly what we need, and if it takes place at SummerSlam, it's bound to be a huge success.
#1 He quits WWE after acknowledging that he single-handedly shouldered the company during the pandemic era
McIntyre was rumored to be leaving when his contract was about to end this year. During that time, he managed to reclaim his stardom and raise his status to the point where WWE had to offer him a contract that truly reflected his contributions, skills, and importance to a company in dire need of his star power.
Throughout the pandemic, the 39-year-old was the backbone of the company, but when arenas reopened, his role diminished. Despite this, he never griped or grumbled, instead staying dedicated and proving himself as one of the company's most reliable talents.
Clash at the Castle: Scotland could have marked the end of a long journey filled with hard work and commitment, resulting in a memorable homecoming for a deserving superstar. Unfortunately, destiny had different intentions.
The prominent star could address the loss this coming Monday Night RAW, revealing all the efforts he put into the company without receiving anything in return. He might decide to leave WWE, only to make a surprising comeback in July and secure the Money in the Bank contract.