Drew McIntyre Posts Cryptic Message After Photo with Barcelona Star
Drew McIntyre posts Instagram photo with FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal during SmackDown in Spain, referencing their shared “Chosen One” status.
Drew McIntyre shared a photo with Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal during WWE’s recent visit to Spain. The company presented SmackDown live from Barcelona, where the meeting took place.
McIntyre posted the image on Instagram with a caption highlighting their connection:
Chosen One 🤝 Chosen One.
The reference connects to McIntyre’s WWE introduction in 2007, when then-CEO Vince McMahon presented him as “the chosen one.” McMahon believed McIntyre represented the future of the company and provided him with numerous opportunities to showcase his talents.
Yamal currently plays as a winger for Barcelona and the Spanish national football team. The 17-year-old footballer developed through Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, and has established himself as one of the best wingers in football.
Yamal made significant contributions to Spain’s national team, playing a crucial role in their Euro 2024 title-winning campaign.
On the wrestling side, McIntyre continues his ongoing feud with Damian Priest on SmackDown. Their rivalry spans nearly a year, beginning at WrestleMania XL when Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on McIntyre to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Priest further intensified the conflict by defeating McIntyre at Clash at the Castle: Scotland, preventing him from recapturing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. More recently, Priest eliminated McIntyre from the 2025 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, ending his chance to become the number one contender for the WWE Championship.
The next development in their rivalry remains to be seen as WrestleMania 41 approaches.