5 Current WWE Superstars worthy of challenging for the Universal Title

#2 Drew McIntyre

Is Drew McIntyre is on the verge of a major push?

I'll be honest, I have become a huge fan of Drew McIntyre over the past 2 years or so. I cannot help but think back at his career and the obstacles he has had to overcome. If you recall, there was a time, early on in his WWE career, where Vince McMahon himself dubbed Drew as "The Chosen One."

That was a moniker that went over like dust in the wind. Before we knew it, McIntyre was mastering the art of the air-guitar as a member of 3MB, also known as 3-Man-Band. It was a humiliating time for Drew McIntyre fans and for those who knew he simply deserved better. But, Drew never let that ridiculous gimmick stop him from working his way to the top.

In June 2014, WWE released Drew McIntyre and for most fans, we thought that was probably the last we would ever see Drew in a WWE ring. However, Drew himself had other plans. He would leave the company an go on to dominate everywhere he landed, all around the world. Drew would gain a significant amount of attention when he went to Impact Wrestling and captured the TNA World Title, en route to completely taking over that promotion.

Needless to say, WWE officials took notice of how far McIntyre had come and they knew it was time for him to come back home. Since returning, McIntyre has been on a roll, becoming one of the most dominant and feared heels on the roster. If the current trend continues, WWE will have no choice but to put him in the title picture, which is exactly where the Scottish Psychopath belongs.

About the author

Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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