Drew McIntyre has doubled down on his real-life animosity toward CM Punk, saying he will not be happy until Punk is out of WWE for good. The comments came during an appearance on Bradley Martyn’s Raw Talk podcast, where McIntyre was primarily there to promote his upcoming ReelShort project, “Agent of Shadows.”
According to Wrestling Headlines, McIntyre used the unrelated interview to revisit his history with Punk, making clear that despite whatever entertainment value their feud has produced for WWE audiences, his feelings toward Punk remain unresolved on a personal level. McIntyre reportedly acknowledged that the real-life tension between the two has translated into memorable moments on screen, even as he reiterated that he still cannot stand Punk away from the cameras.
Ringside News reported similar remarks, noting that McIntyre’s latest comments go further than previous statements, with the Scottish Warrior now explicitly stating he won’t be satisfied until Punk is removed from WWE entirely. Notably, this stance was brought up unprompted in an interview that had nothing to do with their on-screen rivalry, suggesting the issue remains front of mind for McIntyre regardless of the platform or topic at hand.
A Rivalry Rooted in Real Tension
The McIntyre-Punk dynamic has long been framed by both media outlets and the wrestlers themselves as blurring the line between scripted storyline and genuine animosity. McIntyre’s willingness to bring up Punk during a conversation centered on his ReelShort acting project underscores that the issue is not confined to promotional build for a specific match or pay-per-view.
Neither source indicates a resolution or any official WWE response to McIntyre’s comments, and no specific incident prompting this latest round of remarks was detailed. What is confirmed is that McIntyre used a non-wrestling media appearance to publicly restate his desire to see Punk exit WWE permanently, a notable escalation in rhetoric from a performer who has previously been vocal about his dislike for his rival.
As of the interview, there is no indication from either report of any upcoming match, segment, or storyline development tied directly to these comments, leaving open the question of whether this real-life tension will again be incorporated into WWE programming involving the two men.
