McIntyre celebrates emotional title victory while taking shots at Damian Priest and last year’s heartbreak
Summary
– Drew McIntyre says his WrestleMania 41 win is redemption after last year’s chaos
– Dedicates the win to his wife and their sick cat Chaz
– Fires back at Damian Priest, calling him lost and forgettable
Drew McIntyre is celebrating more than just a win—vindication.
Backstage after defeating Damian Priest at WrestleMania 41, McIntyre spoke candidly about how this year’s moment completely contrasted with last year’s disappointment. “It’s night and day,” he said. “When Drew McIntyre’s not getting screwed over by two different people, the truth wins.”
The win was deeply personal for the former champion, who revealed he dedicated the moment to his wife—who was home caring for their sick cat, Chaz. “She was just texting me,” he said while holding his phone. “That win was for you, Chaz.”
McIntyre also didn’t hesitate to address his critics, noting how fans have come around to his brutal honesty. “People turned on me for saying the truth,” he said. “But tonight, you could hear the world behind me—not just because I’m jacked and cool, but because I fight for the truth.”
After being named Social Star of the Year for the second straight time, McIntyre addressed his viral presence. “I go to the internet, say whatever I want, and it means something. That’s the difference between me and Priest.”
He didn’t hold back when it came to Priest, taking shots at his character and presence. “He could be in an arena with 50,000 people, and you’d still hear a kid say, ‘Mummy, why is that man in makeup dressed so strange?’”
Despite acknowledging the war Priest put him through, McIntyre made it clear he doesn’t see Priest leveling up until he figures out who he is.
