Drew McIntyre isnt just holding the Undisputed WWE Championship hes also making a statement, and fans think its aimed directly at CM Punk.
On January 11, 2026, McIntyre took to Instagram to post a series of photos from WWEs live event in Glasgow, Scotland. While the post proudly showcased his physique, gear, and championship, it was the caption that caught attention, No t-shirt needed. This is what a real Champion looks like.
The timing wasnt lost on anyone. McIntyres caption comes just days after CM Punk went viral for a prank during a WWE holiday tour match where he dramatically took off his shirtonly to reveal another t-shirt underneath. The moment sparked online chatter, especially since Punk had previously been called out by Kevin Nash for wrestling in a shirt during the December 22 edition of Raw.
Punk later clarified that the spot was a harmless joke meant to pop Bronson Reed during their match, calling it a light-hearted house show rib. But McIntyres new post has fans wondering if the Scottish star is drawing a line between himself and Punk in terms of what a champion should look like and how they carry themselves.
This jabintentional or notcomes on the heels of McIntyres emotional appearance at the Glasgow live event on January 10, where he fulfilled his longtime promise of becoming WWE Champion and bringing the title back to Scotland in front of a live crowd. The moment was deeply personal for McIntyre, who had previously held the WWE title during the pandemic era without live audiences.
Now, with the title on his shoulder and the spotlight fully on him, McIntyre is clearly embracing a no-nonsense imageone that doesnt involve layered t-shirts, inside jokes, or subtle references.
Whether it was a direct shot at Punk or just a flex from a proud champion, McIntyres message landed. And it adds even more fuel to whats become a quietly brewing dynamic between two of WWEs top stars.
Is Drew McIntyre throwing shade at CM Punkor just making a proud statement as champion? Let us know what you think in the comments.
