Drew McIntyre joined forces with Logan Paul for a tag team match against Randy Orton and Jelly Roll at SummerSlam last weekend. The Scottish Warrior and The Maverick secured a win, preventing Jelly Roll from making a triumphant <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE debut. Their success set a tense tone for what could be Jelly Roll’s challenging start in professional wrestling.
Following the match, McIntyre and Paul celebrated backstage, publicly taunting Jelly Roll in The Maverick’s YouTube vlog. Despite Jelly Roll’s upcoming WWE appearances, the duo made it clear that they have no intention of allowing him a rematch or second chance shortly.
Jelly Roll’s WWE journey and backstage reactions
The musician, who has relocated to Florida to train at WWE’s Performance Center, reportedly earned positive remarks for his performance at SummerSlam. Nevertheless, backstage sources and WWE management indicated that Jelly Roll will eventually return to confront both McIntyre and Paul for retribution, as confirmed by Triple H during the post-show segment.
In the meantime, McIntyre and Paul are celebrating their triumph, turning up the heat on the promising newcomer. Their antagonistic stance intensifies the conflict, setting up a potential future storyline around vengeance and rivalry.
Sharp remarks exchanged after SummerSlam
The post-match banter was notably harsh as McIntyre and Paul openly ridiculed Jelly Roll. Drew McIntyre declared,
“Gratitude era is over; [the] reality era is here,”
emphasizing a tougher outlook. Logan Paul, praising McIntyre‘s performance, added,
“That’s so good, bro! Nah, nah, nah! You did better than I thought.”
McIntyre then bluntly criticized Jelly Roll’s efforts, saying,
“It was tough! You [Jelly Roll] failed epically!”
Paul reinforced this with,
“Yes! Epic fail. Epic fail. An epic fail on Jelly Roll’s part. Hey, you’ll get him next time. Ain’t going to be a next time. Ain’t going to be a next time,”
underscoring their intent to limit Jelly Roll‘s opportunities to rebound. —Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul
Future prospects for McIntyre and Paul in WWE
With this storyline likely concluding soon, McIntyre and Paul appear poised to shift their focus toward WWE’s new champion, Cody Rhodes. Fans can expect the duo to possibly reunite in future tag team pursuits, aiming to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship and solidify their dominance in the company.
Drew McIntyre addresses CM Punk after SummerSlam’s dramatic moments
On the first night of SummerSlam, “The Best in The World” CM Punk defeated Gunther to become World Heavyweight Champion, marking his first title reign in WWE after 12 years away. However, this triumph was short-lived as Seth Rollins returned abruptly, cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to snatch the championship in a shocking finale.
Drew McIntyre commented on these developments backstage, using the moment to take a pointed jab at CM Punk. He stated,
“Karma is a hell of a thing. I’ve been watching what’s going on on RAW and Seth. Seth and I are professional rivals, not like Punk and I. Seth has done exactly to Punk what Punk did to me, and tonight was the cherry on top. Congratulations, Seth, you deserve it, and karma is indeed a b***h.”
—Drew McIntyre
This remark references the infamous WrestleMania 40 aftermath, where CM Punk ended McIntyre’s own World Heavyweight Title reign via a post-match attack, allowing Damian Priest to cash in his MITB contract. The ongoing tensions between these top-tier wrestlers continue to fuel WWE’s narrative dynamics.
Significance and what to watch next in WWE storylines
The SummerSlam showdown highlighted a turning point for Drew McIntyre WWE SummerSlam showdown, illustrating not only high-stake conflicts but also the introduction of Jelly Roll into the wrestling scene under intense scrutiny. The uneasy tone set by McIntyre and Paul suggests a challenging road ahead for the musician-turned-wrestler, while McIntyre’s rivalry with CM Punk and acknowledgment of Seth Rollins‘ cunning shifts the power landscape.
Looking forward, fans should anticipate further strategic alliances and confrontations, especially involving McIntyre and Paul, as they pursue championship gold and assert their place amid WWE’s evolving roster. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll’s return could mark a pivotal moment, either as an underdog seeking redemption or as a storyline focal point in WWE’s performance-based storytelling.
