WWE superstar Drew McIntyre recently sat down for an interview on the podcast “Stay Busy” with Armon Sandler to discuss his upcoming match at SummerSlam against GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Championship. McIntyre expressed his excitement for the match while acknowledging that he wished they had more time to build the story leading up to it. Despite this, McIntyre believes that the anticipation from the WWE Universe is already high.
McIntyre stated, “I feel good. I wish we had more time to build it a little bit. The good thing is, I know people are just excited about the idea of Gunther vs. Drew McIntyre. That’s helpful that people want to see the match to begin with. You don’t have to build to make them want to see it.”
He also highlighted the importance of having a formidable opponent like GUNTHER, stating, “He needs an opponent that is a genuine threat. I need an opponent that is interesting and different and people want to see.”
McIntyre is no stranger to facing dominant opponents in the wrestling world. He reminded fans of his victories over the likes of Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Goldberg, emphasizing his credibility as a top competitor.
Reflecting on the build-up to his match with GUNTHER, McIntyre admitted, “There was a period where I felt like I flatlined and that was frustrating, but it led into the Sheamus thing and the Sheamus, Gunther, McIntyre thing. I wish we had a little more time to tell the story, but thankfully we’ve maximized the little time we’ve had with each other.”
Despite the limited storytelling, McIntyre believes that the clash between him and GUNTHER doesn’t require much buildup due to the sheer force and anticipation surrounding their match. He described it as a battle between “King vs. Godzilla.”
McIntyre also took the opportunity to send a message to GUNTHER, asserting his dominance and reminding him of his past victories. He said, “You may have been dominant with everyone else, but you’ve gotten a little bit big for your britches. I’m Drew McIntyre, the same guy that has beaten Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Goldberg and a list of opponents a mile long.”
In addition to discussing his upcoming match, McIntyre also spoke about the potential for a future feud with Cody Rhodes. McIntyre expressed his belief that a feud between them would be epic, especially now that they are both main event players. For more details on this interview, you can read the article on Wrestling Headlines.
With SummerSlam just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown between Drew McIntyre and GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Championship. Despite the limited time for storytelling, the excitement surrounding the match is already palpable. McIntyre’s impressive track record and his desire to reclaim a title in front of the fans only add to the anticipation. Don’t miss out on this epic clash at SummerSlam!
(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)