Drew McIntyre, also known as the Scottish Warrior, has introduced a new WWE persona ahead of his highly anticipated SummerSlam match. McIntyre will team up with Logan Paul in a tag team bout against Randy Orton and newcomer Jelly Roll, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
Upcoming SummerSlam Match Sparks Anticipation
Currently embroiled in a heated rivalry with Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre is preparing for his SummerSlam appearance where he will join forces with Logan Paul. Their opponents, The Legend Killer and the country singer Jelly Roll, bring an intriguing dynamic to the event, especially with Jelly Roll making his WWE in-ring debut. The buildup to the match escalated when McIntyre and Paul intercepted Orton’s interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, resulting in a chaotic brawl that saw Logan Paul taken through a table by Jelly Roll.
Drew McIntyre’s New WWE Identity
Following the chaos, McIntyre posted an image of a broken table as a keepsake from the confrontation, alongside a declaration of a new moniker for himself: “Late Night McIntyre.” This fresh nickname adds another layer to the multiple identities the wrestler has held throughout his career, reflecting his evolving persona within WWE.
Expert Criticism Surrounds Match and Partner Selection
The inclusion of Jelly Roll, a celebrated singer but a rookie wrestler, has led to skepticism from notable WWE insiders. Veteran commentator Vince Russo expressed doubts about Randy Orton’s choice of partner in this high-stakes match, emphasizing the challenge Orton faces against the combined experience of McIntyre and Logan Paul. Russo said,
“If I’m Randy Orton, and I’m getting in the ring with Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre, and you’re telling me Jelly Roll is my partner. I’m looking at you and I’m saying, ‘What are you, freaking nuts?’ You know, at least in [sic] WrestleMania 1, you know, at least Mr. T was Hogan’s partner. All right, Mr. T may be able to F* somebody up, you know? But if you’re telling me Jelly Roll is my partner against Drew and Logan Paul, I don’t know, man. I got a little bit of an issue with that,” —Vince Russo
Despite the criticism, Jelly Roll has shown commitment by training hard ahead of his debut and has already contributed to Orton’s recent victory over McIntyre at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The Significance of SummerSlam’s Tag Team Clash
This SummerSlam match is significant not only for the clash between established stars like Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton but also for the integration of non-traditional wrestlers such as Logan Paul and Jelly Roll. The tag team format creates an unpredictable environment, which could impact WWE’s approach to celebrity involvement in wrestling events going forward. McIntyre’s adoption of the name “Late Night McIntyre” suggests he is embracing a more dynamic role in WWE storylines, signaling potential fresh developments in his character beyond SummerSlam.
