Drew McIntyre Calls WWE Segment The 'Worst Moment Of His Life'
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Drew McIntyre has looked back on one of the most infamous moments of his career. The former WWE Champion called the post-match segment from Clash at the Castle 2022 the "worst moment of his life."
The comments came during a recent interview with Cultaholic Wrestling. McIntyre reflected on the frustration of the entire experience.
McIntyre On Clash At The Castle 2022
The Clash at the Castle event in 2022 was WWE's first major stadium show in the United Kingdom in 30 years. McIntyre, a UK native, challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event.
Many fans expected McIntyre to win the title in his home country. However, he lost the match after the debuting Solo Sikoa interfered on behalf of Reigns.
Following the disappointing loss, McIntyre was joined in the ring by boxing legend Tyson Fury. The two then sang 'American Pie' to the deflated crowd in a moment that was widely criticized by fans online.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
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McIntyre did not hold back his feelings on the segment. He expressed his disappointment with both the outcome of the match and the "stupid song" that followed.
"I was so happy getting Clash in Wales and getting the first stadium show since SummerSlam '92' and getting the main event," McIntyre said. "I wasn't happy getting s*rewed and the worst moment of my life singing that stupid song afterwards."
McIntyre Currently Sidelined With Injury
These comments come as McIntyre is currently away from WWE programming. He is recovering from an injury suffered in late May.
His last match was a loss to Damian Priest in a Steel Cage match at the Saturday Night's Main Event television special on May 24. It was reported after the show that McIntyre had been working through an injury for some time and was taking a necessary break to heal.
He is expected to miss an extended period. There is currently no timetable for his return to the ring. WWE will likely want to have him back in time for SummerSlam this August if they can swing it and he is willing to comeback for the two-night event.
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