Drew McIntyre and CM Punks feud was truly one for the ages, as it elevated both competitors. However, Punk recently claimed that he elevates all of his opponents and now McIntyre has responded to Punks claim.
While speaking to Sports Illustrated, Drew McIntyre was asked about CM Punk claiming he elevated his opponents. He said that the public probably enjoyed his feud with Punk more than anything else Punk has done.
McIntyre found Punks claim that he elevates everyone interesting, pointing out that Punk was actually injured and on the sidelines for half their rivalry. Drew felt it was he who elevated the feud, elevated Punk, and put him back into a position he hadnt been in since his last WWE run.
McIntyre said Punk was just playing at being CM Punk until he worked with him, and even now, when he watches, it looks like Punk is back to just playing the part, like he actually misses Drew.
McIntyre stated that it takes the right opponent to truly elevate a feud and with Punk, it was personal on both sides. He believed that gave it all real weight. In his view he didnt just match what Punk brought; he far outdid it, which he said was proven by all the awards he picked up in 2024.
Drew McIntyre and CM Punk had a brilliant feud that culminated in a brutal Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood 2024, where Punk won. Therefore, well have to see if Drew McIntyre and CM Punk will revisit their feud in the future as fans would love that.
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