Drew McIntyre confirms that he “was not happy” following incident at the 2025 men’s WWE Royal Rumble match

It was previously reported that at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble PLE, Drew McIntyre was allegedly “screaming and cursing” that “someone had to get their moves in” at the expense of a number of stories in the match. McIntyre was said to have “stormed out” of the building.

While speaking to Gorilla Position, McIntyre commented on the incident…

“I will tell you that I was not happy. I invented a few swear words, and then I left the building. I left the building because I’m a professional. The same with the CM Punk thing. I blow up big time every couple of years, but every time I get upset, it somehow makes the internet because it’s such a scene. Generally, I don’t, but my thing is, I’m going to leave the building.”

“I would walk down and punch somebody in the face, because that’s who I am. But I’m also professional, so I’d rather take myself out of this situation because I know how bad my temper is, and sometimes, when you calm down, things are not as they seem. So I’ve learned to just walk away. That’s the adult thing to do. Calm down, look at the things, and then, if you still feel the same, knock somebody out.” (quotes courtesy of Robert DeFelice)