During a recent appearance on the Gorilla Position podcast, Drew McIntyre provided insight into the fluid nature of WWE’s creative direction while discussing his program with Damian Priest. When questioned about the shift toward a feud with Priest instead of a different main event trajectory for the WrestleMania 41 season, McIntyre offered an ambiguous response.
“I mean, [laughs] this is WWE. If you know anything about watching the show, you know things are not always as they seem. And if you know anything about being backstage, things change every freaking second,” McIntyre stated.
He further elaborated that while last-minute alterations are not as frequent as they once were, the creative team remains responsive to audience feedback. “I mean not as much but, it depends on how things are feeling, how the crowd are reacting. If things aren’t playing out how we want them to play out or the fans aren’t feeling something, they’re going to change in a second,” he explained.
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This insight into backstage dynamics follows another incident McIntyre addressed on the same podcast, confirming his frustration after the 2025 Royal Rumble match. He admitted to being upset over the execution of certain spots, stating he “invented a few swear words” and chose to leave the building to manage his temper rather than cause a confrontation.
McIntyre’s recent on-screen work has also occurred while dealing with physical ailments. In a May 23 interview with the Orlando Sentinel, he revealed he had been “working hurt” since WWE Backlash in early May. The injury happened when a South of Heaven from a production area sent him through a table, causing his head to hit the floor and limiting his ability to turn his head to the left.
Following a Steel Cage match against Damian Priest at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24, McIntyre is now on a scheduled extended break from company programming. The time off is intended to allow him to heal from his accumulated injuries.
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