Drew McIntyre sets the record straight with his leaked photo with CM Punk | WWE News

CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's rivalry is one of the most talked about feuds in recent WWE history. Their intense and unexpected encounter left fans on the edge of their seats, especially given the highly anticipated duel Hell in a cell Game threatens. This rivalry is fascinating and the mere mention of their names makes one think of “rivalry.” Recently, Drew McIntyre addressed the furore surrounding a photo of him and Punk taken in August 2024 that dispelled doubts about their supposed friendship. Let's take a closer look at what he had to say.
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'You don't go to your office job and occasionally have to stand next to the guy you don't like': McIntyre Talks clears air about photo that's making people question his relationship with punk

What's going on with Drew McIntyre and CM Punk? This question was on the minds of fans when a photo of the two notable rivals was leaked in August 2024. The photo showed the WWE crew preparing for an episode of Raw. The photo showed Randy Orton chatting with Gunther in the ring, but it was what was happening in the background that really caught fans' attention.
No, it is not the group “The Wyatt Six” that was uncharacteristically seen in civilian clothes, but rather: Drew McIntyre stood next to CM Punk. For fans and wrestling communities alike, this photo raised several questions. Social media is abuzz with theories and speculation – didn't they get along in real life? Was this a sign of a feud behind the scenes? Or was there more to the relationship between the two than what was portrayed on screen?
However, Drew McIntyre soon took to FoxNews.com to promote his upcoming Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk and set the record straight. He directly addressed the photo and the growing internet buzz surrounding it. McIntyre laughed at the idea that there might be some hidden drama or conflict between him and Punk. In his own words,
“But you can feel the tension when we are close. And I remember recently a picture was posted online and it was the big discussion on the internet because Punk and I were close to each other during the day and it was like, “Oh my God, they really don't like each other.” I was like you idiots. You don't go to your office job and occasionally have to stand next to the guy you don't like just because someone took a photo of that moment, because we're dealing with a situation that you have to deal with in your job too if you can’t stand the guy.”
McIntyre's message to fans was simple: professional wrestling is like any other job. Just because two wrestlers are close doesn't mean they have to be best friends or constantly be at odds with each other. Sometimes it's just about doing the job, regardless of personal feelings.
McIntyre also pointed out that this is not an unusual situation Wrestling business. Even though WWE often depicts intense feuds and rivalries on screen, these rivalries are part of the entertainment. Behind the scenes, wrestlers are professionals who are committed to making the show work, regardless of their personal differences.
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