WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre has spoken openly about a profoundly difficult period following his intense Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk, revealing that during his recovery, he received support from only one person in the WWE locker room. This revelation highlights the reality behind the Drew McIntyre locker room silence and the personal transformation it triggered.
During an appearance on Impaulsive with Logan Paul, McIntyre described the severe injuries he suffered in the Hell in a Cell bout, which kept him sidelined for almost three months. Despite being surrounded by a supposedly close-knit group, only Logan Paul reached out to check on his wellbeing after the fight.
I nearly bled to death… I disappeared for how long was it? Three months, nearly. How many people called me? One. Logan Paul,
McIntyre said.
All my brothers and sisters—apparently—nobody called me to check in on me.
This silence in the locker room deeply affected McIntyre, forcing him to rethink the long-held belief in the wrestling community’s “brotherhood.” After more than two decades in wrestling, he admitted that he had trusted in these bonds, only to find the reality quite different after his encounter with CM Punk.
I’ve been around for 25 years… I was led to believe, ‘this is your family. These are your brothers and sisters.’ I believed that crap my entire career—right up until CM Punk-Drew McIntyre Hell in a Cell… and then, nothing. That was the wake-up call.
This experience shifted McIntyre’s perspective, leading him to adopt a more self-focused and pragmatic approach to his career. He praised Logan Paul for sharing this mentality and showing loyalty during his toughest moments.
What’s important is getting what’s yours and getting out. That’s why I like this man [Logan]. He came in with the same mindset I’ve got now… We’re going to get ours, then we’re going to get out, and the product’s just going to keep moving forward.
Preparing for a High-Stakes SummerSlam Match
McIntyre’s adjusted outlook is reflected in his current WWE storyline, where he has partnered with Logan Paul for a tag team match against Randy Orton and Jelly Roll. This bout is set for the landmark two-night SummerSlam event, which promises to be a major highlight in the WWE calendar.
The fresh dynamic in his character and the alliance with Paul underscore McIntyre’s renewed focus on his personal goals and success in the wrestling world, moving beyond past disappointments within the locker room.
As the SummerSlam event approaches, fans and observers alike will watch closely to see how this new mindset influences McIntyre’s performance and story arc in the ring.
