Drew McIntyre secured his place in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match after winning a triple threat qualifier against LA Knight and Jimmy Uso on SmackDown. The match featured noticeable tension between McIntyre and Knight, with the competitors displaying stiff exchanges and McIntyre referring to his opponent as “Drew McIncryer.”
The visible friction between the competitors stems from events at the 2025 Royal Rumble. During the Men’s Royal Rumble match, an unplanned incident occurred when LA Knight accidentally bumped into McIntyre, affecting the timing of McIntyre’s elimination by Damian Priest.
Reports indicate McIntyre left the arena before the Royal Rumble’s conclusion, with backstage personnel noting dissatisfaction among several match participants regarding Knight’s conduct. However, backstage sources reveal that Knight has taken responsibility for the situation, leading to an apparent resolution of the tension.
Based on recent developments, WWE may incorporate this authentic tension into an on-screen storyline between the two competitors following the Elimination Chamber premium live event.