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Drew McIntyre’s Elimination Chamber Exit Sparks Backstage Controversy

Drew McIntyre's shocking elimination from Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto derailed his WrestleMania plans, leading to ringside rampage against Damian Priest after controversial pinfall.

Leonardo Cunha
Drew McIntyre’s Elimination Chamber Exit Sparks Backstage Controversy

Drew McIntyre’s championship aspirations were abruptly shattered at WWE Elimination Chamber in Toronto on March 1 when the Scottish Warrior suffered an unexpected and controversial elimination that has reportedly disrupted WWE’s original WrestleMania 41 plans.

The highly anticipated Men’s Elimination Chamber match featured an elite lineup including John Cena, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, and Logan Paul. McIntyre and Rollins initiated the contest, establishing a competitive tempo from the outset.

The match’s dynamic shifted when Damian Priest entered in the third position, followed by Logan Paul as the fourth entrant. However, the pivotal moment came when John Cena emerged as the fifth competitor, drawing McIntyre’s immediate attention.

McIntyre delivered a devastating Claymore Kick to Cena but then made a critical tactical error by lingering to mock his fallen opponent. This momentary lapse in focus provided Priest the opportunity to execute a swift roll-up pin, ending McIntyre’s championship pursuit unexpectedly.

Immediately following his elimination, McIntyre erupted in rage, unleashing a furious assault on Priest before security personnel intervened. The sudden elimination has generated significant backstage discussion, particularly as reports indicate McIntyre had been positioned to win the match and advance to a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41.

This unforeseen outcome potentially redirects WWE’s creative direction, possibly establishing a McIntyre-Priest program heading into WrestleMania. Such a development would represent a substantial pivot from the company’s reported original plans for McIntyre at WWE’s flagship event.

WWE has not officially addressed McIntyre’s future direction following this controversial Elimination Chamber outcome. The coming weeks of WWE programming will likely clarify the creative trajectory for the former WWE Champion as WrestleMania 41 approaches.