Drew McIntyre’s recent WWE return has been marked by a series of brutal attacks on his former allies, Jey Uso and Sami Zayn. According to McIntyre, these attacks were a necessary response to the perceived betrayal of these individuals, who had aligned themselves with his long-standing rival, Roman Reigns. In a video package, McIntyre explained that he was outraged to see Reigns standing alongside Sami, Jimmy, and Jey, as well as CM Punk, at Survivor Series. He felt that these individuals had sold out to Reigns, abandoning their core values and principles, and that’s when he knew he had to make a statement.
McIntyre’s anger and resentment towards Roman Reigns are well-documented, dating back to 2022 when Reigns stood in the way of his World Championship aspirations. Their feud continued into 2024, with McIntyre still seeking revenge against his rival. However, it was the perceived betrayal of Sami Zayn and Jey Uso that seemed to push McIntyre over the edge. According to McIntyre, Zayn’s assumption that Seth Rollins was responsible for his attack, only to reveal later that it was actually McIntyre responsible, was the final straw. He felt betrayed by Zayn’s inability to accept the truth and decided to take him out, along with Uso, as a way to assert his dominance and prove that he wouldn’t let anyone get away with disrespecting him.
McIntyre’s attacks on Zayn and Uso were brutal and ruthless, with Zayn even receiving medical attention due to the assault. McIntyre’s actions seemed driven by a desire to settle scores and prove his superiority over his rivals. He wants to take down anyone who gets in his way, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goal.
As McIntyre continues to feud with the Bloodline and their allies, it’s clear that his motives are driven by a deep-seated anger and resentment towards Roman Reigns. He sees Reigns as a symbol of everything that’s wrong with the WWE, and he’s determined to take him down. However, it’s unclear what the long-term consequences of McIntyre’s actions will be, or how he plans to ultimately defeat Roman Reigns and achieve his goal of becoming the WWE Champion.
For now, McIntyre remains focused on his immediate goals, taking out anyone who gets in his way and proving his dominance over his rivals. His return to the WWE has been marked by a series of intense matches and violent attacks, and it’s clear that he’s not going to stop until he’s gotten his revenge against Roman Reigns and achieved his ultimate goal.
