Drew McIntyre Finally Breaks Silence on CM Punk and LA Knight WWE Controversies
Drew McIntyre acknowledges leaving WWE events after CM Punk’s Survivor Series return and a Royal Rumble dispute with LA Knight.
Drew McIntyre has addressed longstanding rumors about his backstage conduct during a revealing interview on the Wafflin’ podcast. The former WWE Champion confirmed reports that he walked out of WWE events following specific incidents that triggered his anger.
McIntyre acknowledged leaving the arena after CM Punk made his shocking return at Survivor Series 2023, while also confirming a separate walkout related to LA Knight at Royal Rumble.
Yes, I try to be professional these days… but whenever I get angry it ends up on the internet as ‘Drew storms out. You know, the night CM Punk returned, I may definitely have left the arena. I was so angry — not necessarily just because of that. There were a few reasons.
The Scottish wrestler contrasted his reaction with that of Seth Rollins, noting:
With Seth Rollins 20 feet away shaking his fist, getting angry, cursing… and me, who left the arena, because when I’m really angry, I couldn’t be that close.
McIntyre described his process for managing his temper, stating:
I would go up to someone and punch them in the face, because I’m a grown man. I don’t shout things from a distance. I hit people, or I leave and calm down.
Regarding the Royal Rumble incident with LA Knight, McIntyre simply confirmed:
At the Royal Rumble, something similar happened.
The former champion concluded with a self-deprecating observation about his temperament:
Blowing up enough to end up on the internet once every two years — not too bad, especially for a Scottish guy with anger issues.
