One big thing: Drew McIntyre calls his WrestleMania 40 match against Seth Rollins “perfect” despite short-lived championship reign
Drew McIntyre’s World Heavyweight Championship victory at WrestleMania 40 was a career-defining moment, even if it lasted only minutes. In a recent interview on “Insight,” McIntyre shared his thoughts on the match and its significance.
Key takeaways:
• McIntyre defeated Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship
• CM Punk’s interference led to Damian Priest cashing in Money in the Bank
• McIntyre’s reign lasted only five minutes
Match details:
• McIntyre described the match as “perfect” with a strong storyline
• The bout focused on intense action rather than technical moves
• Crowd chanted “you deserve it” after McIntyre’s victory
• Rollins personally told McIntyre he deserved the win
Emotional moments:
• McIntyre presented the title to his wife at ringside
• He shared a hug with his brother after the match
• McIntyre “milked every second” of his brief championship reign
“That five minutes or whatever, I dragged it out to cause I made sure I milked every second of it cause that was very real, it was very emotional,” McIntyre said.
Why it matters:
This WrestleMania moment represented the culmination of McIntyre’s career journey. Despite the brevity of his reign, the victory and crowd reaction validated his hard work and perseverance in WWE.
McIntyre also noted that this WrestleMania 40 victory meant more to him than a potential win against Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle 2022 would have.
The emotional weight of this match and its aftermath sets the stage for McIntyre’s future storylines and character development in WWE.
What do you think about Drew McIntyre’s WrestleMania 40 moment? Was the brief championship reign enough to solidify his status as a top star? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
