During the February 2, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, CM Punk suggested that Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns might select Drew McIntyre as his WrestleMania rival, describing McIntyre as the easier pick. Shortly after, on SmackDown, McIntyre responded to Punk’s comments, stating that he is confident in defeating Reigns now that Reigns no longer has his family’s support.
McIntyre Reacts to Comments From CM Punk and Roman Reigns
In an interview with Busted Open Radio, Drew McIntyre addressed the exchanges involving Punk and Reigns. He acknowledged the remarks made about him but insisted they were not especially offensive.
“Say whatever you want about me. I can protect myself. I look after myself verbally. And to be honest, they weren’t even that bad,”
he said.
McIntyre detailed that Punk
“tried to run his mouth, as usual,”
while Roman Reigns remarked,
“Drew, have you crying over the little plastic bracelets four times your size?”
He also recalled Reigns recalling his past victories over him. Despite this, McIntyre noted that some comments actually defended him and that he was not bothered by the verbal jabs.
Focusing on the Championship and Moving Forward
McIntyre expressed frustration with further comments aimed at diminishing the significance of the title and the SmackDown brand, especially from such prominent superstars. His response was to deliver a passionate speech reminiscent of Braveheart’s determination on the Friday following the SmackDown segment.
“So I went out and did a Braveheart-like speech on the Friday because I was legitimately upset. As far as I was concerned, that was it — done. And it seems to be done. Now they’re focused on their stuff, and we’re focused on our stuff,”
McIntyre explained, signaling a shift away from the recent tension and toward concentrating on their respective paths.
This ongoing rivalry highlights the tension leading up to WrestleMania, where the Drew McIntyre WrestleMania opponent will play a critical role in the event’s drama. With Roman Reigns’ choice yet to be finalized, McIntyre’s readiness and emotional investment suggest a compelling storyline with high stakes ahead.
