According to PWInsider Elite, LA Knight’s “errant movement” disrupted Drew McIntyre’s planned elimination sequence with Damian Priest at the 2025 Royal Rumble. Sources within WWE revealed that McIntyre’s frustration escalated immediately upon returning backstage, where he vocally expressed his displeasure about the botched sequence.
The situation intensified to the point where McIntyre departed the building before the conclusion of the Rumble match. WWE has maintained communication with McIntyre since the incident, with some company sources downplaying the severity of the situation, indicating the issue can be resolved.
Beyond the Rumble incident, reports indicate McIntyre harbors additional frustrations regarding his WrestleMania 41 creative direction. While WWE plans to position him in a program with Damian Priest, sources note McIntyre believes he deserves a more prominent role following his contributions throughout 2024.
Online Reaction Shows Mixed Support for Jey Uso’s Victory
The fallout from Jey Uso’s Royal Rumble victory has sparked significant online discussion, with the YouTube clip of his win generating over 27,000 dislikes compared to 15,000 likes.
The reaction stems from Uso’s triumph over established stars such as CM Punk, John Cena, and Roman Reigns.
WWE sold nearly 70,000 tickets for the premium live event at Lucas Oil Stadium, demonstrating the company’s current momentum despite the mixed reaction to Uso’s victory.