Drew McIntyre Slams Talent: “Don’t Sit There With The Boo-Hoo Face”

He’s big and strong, but is he right? Drew McIntyre seems to be like one of the few can’t miss prospects in WWE. Standing 6’5 and looking like someone who could beat anyone into tears, McIntyre is only thirty three years old and has been wrestling for well over fifteen years. That kind of experience around the world makes him someone who is worth listening to and he recently made some interesting statements about his fellow roster members.

McIntyre certainly is a big prospect and that means it’s time for some fantasy booking. Check out that and a lot more in our first ever Ask Wrestling Rumors column.
McIntyre recently appeared on the Jim Ross Report to discuss a variety of topics, with a focus on some of the criticisms that are often made of WWE’s current television product. The discussion moved to the concept of so many parts of the show being viewed as “filler”, which didn’t please McIntyre. He spoke about how a lot of this is on the performers themselves, which led to some interesting statements. Here are some highlights, with transcription courtesy of Wrestlinginc.com:

On Wrestlers Who Blame WWE Creative

“No matter what it is, don’t blame creative. Don’t sit there with the boo-hoo face. You figure out the story and you tell the story because there are other people in NXT waiting to take your spot if you’re not willing to step up on RAW.”

On The Topic of “Filler”

“I understand that RAW is the best show in the world. It’s the best product in the world today as evidenced by the TV deals we’re getting and the consistent ratings. We have the best talent. But also, we have five hours with SmackDown every week. And as good as a lot of it is, there is a lot of filler in there and a lot of guys just sitting around.

They just don’t have the passion. It’s as simple as that. I can say it because I was that guy before I got released. I was that guy at some point. I wasn’t confident. I wasn’t pushing myself to get to the top. I wasn’t bettering myself in the gym. I wasn’t pitching stories. I wasn’t trying to be a better performer. I think that a lot of people forget they’re in WWE and get complacent.

It makes me sick because [Ross has] seen the independent scene right now. [Ross] know[s] how much talent is out there. I was NXT Champion. I know how much talent is there. They’ve got the fire in their eyes. They’re ready to take those spots and I’m there to make sure Monday Night RAW is all killer. We don’t need any filler anymore. It all trickles down from the top, like, the whole industry. Monday Night RAW needs to be killer from top to bottom. And right now, there is room for improvement and I’m there to be the wakeup call that it needs.”

And On The New Attitude In The Locker Room

“I built my business and WWE brought my business in.” McIntyre continued, “I want to be successful in my business and, in turn, make WWE successful. How do I do that if I don’t have a relationship with the people in charge? It sounds so simple saying it. And hopefully, a lot of the guys in the back that are listening to me right now, because it took me a while to get there, but you have to start thinking this way if you want to be on top of the show, which you should, if you want to be champion, you need to look yourself in the mirror and be accountable.

“Have you given everything you can to build those relationships? Have you done everything? And I can assure you, a lot of people aren’t and I’m not going to be shy in telling people time goes on. And, honestly, I’ve been in the locker room with The Undertakers, Mysterios, Christians, even Ric Flair when I was 22. I don’t know if all of them would be happy to see how the locker room is these days.”

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Opinion: This is one of those things where it completely depends on whose side you believe. How many wrestlers have you heard from who say that pitching ideas or suggestions is one of the least successful ideas you can practice? At the same time, how many wrestlers have said something like this? I tend to go more with McIntyre’s stance: if you’re hustling backstage and trying to get something in there, someone is going to notice you. It might take longer or shorter in each case, but at least there’s a chance and you’re not likely to get anywhere if you’re not trying.

Do you agree with McIntyre? How far can he go in WWE? Let us know in the comments below.

Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his Amazon author page with 27 wrestling books. His latest book is the NXT: The Full Sail Years Volume III: From Dallas To New Orleans.

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