Drew McIntyre reflects on injury scare at WWE Bad Blood 2024, after a dangerous move during the climactic Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk left him shaken. The Scottish wrestler has now pledged that he will not put himself in similar jeopardy in future matches, underscoring the risks wrestlers take and the lasting impact of these moments on their careers and lives.
Intense Feud Culminates in High-Risk Match
In early 2024, Drew McIntyre and CM Punk engaged in a heated feud that gripped WWE fans for months. Their rivalry reached its boiling point at WWE Bad Blood, during a Hell in a Cell showdown. In the match’s pivotal moment, McIntyre attempted his signature Claymore kick, but in the chaos, he misjudged his landing and crashed lower back-first into the edge of the unforgiving steel steps. The spot stunned both the live audience and officials, with the referee immediately checking on McIntyre’s condition out of concern for his health.
This incident became a defining moment, not just for the outcome of the match, but for its sheer physical toll and the image it left with fans and fellow wrestlers. The spectacle invoked memories of classic blood-soaked battles involving icons such as Triple H and Mick Foley, a lineage of matches known for pushing the boundaries of endurance and storytelling in WWE.
Drew McIntyre Addresses the Scary Moment
Following the Hell in a Cell match, McIntyre spoke candidly about the dangerous spot during an interview with Gorilla Position. He said he recognized the risk but felt compelled to deliver a memorable performance that would stand the test of time. Despite achieving this, he is adamant he will never attempt such a stunt again.
“I got lucky convinced I could do it as safely as possible, and I did. But it’s not a risk I’ll ever take again. It’s just a risk for that match, for that moment, and I knew in the moment, like, considering, you know, the amount of blood that was going on and how it felt in there the story we were telling and the way things were coming off. This is the match I’ve been looking for my whole life as a kid. I used to always love those final blow off matches. I mean, with the Triple H and Mick Foley kind of matches, the final ones, just the bloodbaths, the war, and afterwards that I got. I’ll always remember this, and I do remember moments like that and was aware I’m having one of those right now.”
—Drew McIntyre, WWE Superstar
Looking back on his decision, McIntyre expressed a sense of pride mixed with relief that he did not suffer lasting harm. The atmosphere in the arena, the stakes, and the story playing out all contributed to his impulsive choice to raise the intensity, following the tradition of epic wrestling battles.
“And for me personally, I look back one day when it’s all over and go, ‘wow, that was pretty cool’ and I know a lot of fans out there all feel the same way, especially younger fans who were like me when I was watching as a kid. So for that match, I was willing to do something. Yeah. That’s stupid. But came off as good as it can considering it was legitimately my lower back that landed on. And, yeah, it’s a one-and-done. It’ll never be done again, and that match will live forever.”
—Drew McIntyre, WWE Superstar
Considering His Future in WWE
Now at 40 years old, Drew McIntyre stands as one of WWE’s most formidable heels, but age and physical exhaustion are prompting him to consider what comes next. In the same interview, he reflected on his physical health and the demands of wrestling at the top level.
He did not directly commit to any post-wrestling plans, such as taking a backstage or mentoring role, instead admitting that he would need to evaluate his choices based on how his body feels in the coming years.
“Yeah, I mean, it certainly doesn’t feel as good as it used to, but it looks better than it ever has. I’m just s**ier than ever, and I keep evolving. But on the inside, it doesn’t feel great. We’ll see. I will take each year as it comes,”
McIntyre said. —Drew McIntyre, WWE Superstar
Recently, McIntyre has not appeared on WWE TV since his battle with Damian Priest during Saturday Night’s Main Event, raising further speculation about when and how he might return, or if this latest scare will influence his in-ring future more deeply than any storyline ever could.
Legacy of Risk and Reflection
Drew McIntyre’s experience at WWE Bad Blood 2024 joins a storied tradition of matches where physical risks create unforgettable moments, with figures like Triple H and Mick Foley providing inspiration for such dramatic finales. For McIntyre, the incident not only underscores the dangers these athletes face but highlights the personal and professional crossroads that come with age and injury in the wrestling business. As he decides on his next steps, fans and industry insiders alike will be watching to see how his career evolves, and if he’ll ever return to the extremes that defined his unforgettable rivalry with CM Punk.
