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A few hours ago on Monday Night RAW, Drew McIntyre interrupted Randy Orton and AJ Styles, making their scheduled one-on-one match a triple threat. He then proceeded to win that triple threat, looking like a beast in the process.
Over the past few weeks, McIntyre has been cooking up a babyface turn in the build-up to the Royal Rumble and it now seems that he has transitioned over to the good side.
After a slightly underwhelming two years as a heel in WWE, the 'Scottish Terminator' has the opportunity to make up for lost time. Teams with Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin, and Shane McMahon pulled McIntyre back from reaching his potential.
Hopefully, this babyface turn helps him realize it. Drew McIntyre might very well be the 'Chosen One' and here are five signs that he will be a phenomenal babyface.
#5 He is over
The primary basis for being a successful babyface is the ability to engage the crowd positively. In a few cases, like John Cena and Roman Reigns, a polarizing figure does work. But for a fresh face like Drew McIntyre, the fact that he is getting a unanimous positive response from the WWE Universe is a very good sign.
He is one of the biggest stars on the WWE roster, in terms of who can get a reaction, particularly because of his menacing persona and his killer attitude. McIntyre's re-debut on the main roster alongside Dolph Ziggler was met with 'Holy s***' chants and he has had several moments of promise since then.
Also, with the number of times McIntyre has floated around as a lackey or an afterthought of sorts, the fact that he is still over with the crowd shows that a babyface push would only intensify the WWE Universe's reactions towards him.
#4 Charisma for days
A very small number of WWE Superstars have the 'It' factor, a certain intangible element that makes them stand out from the crop. It is a sort of charisma and personality that cannot necessarily be taught. Drew McIntyre has that charisma, and it shows.
Think of that ridiculous spot last week, when he hit No Way Jose with a Claymore, had a microphone in his hand, and performed a kip-up. "Didn't even drop the microphone", bellowed the Scotsman. How can you not be drawn towards him after that?
McIntyre also has a top-class attitude, taking initiative for his own character. It seems very babyface-ish already but now, we can see the effects of it. This attitude and personality can very easily remain as McIntyre moves over and becomes a good guy.
So many times, heels who are cheered get stripped off the personality traits that made them cool, once they become a face. But Drew McIntyre could be immune to that, as the fire that lights him can be flexible to his motivations.
#3 One of WWE's best all-rounders
Speaking of his incredible personality, Drew McIntyre is one of the best all-rounders in WWE today. Aside from cutting some absolutely incredible promos during his time as a heel, his in-ring work is also regarded at a high standard.
McIntyre has shown massive improvement over the years and has been ready to move into the main event scene for a while now. The past two weeks have been an incredible showcase of the man, both in terms of wrestling and promos.
A lot has been said about McIntyre's in-ring work, but the versatility he has shown is brilliant. He can have many different matches, including big-man brawls, technical classics and 'David vs Goliath' clashes. The 'Scottish Terminator' is equally efficient in each of them, which certainly bodes well for him.
It is easy to get behind a good wrestler, especially if he can cut a solid promo. Luckily, Drew McIntyre can be red-hot on the microphone. His Claymore Kick is also incredibly devastating and is one of the most protected finishers in all of WWE
#2 Tested and fresh at the same time
Drew McIntyre has been a heel for the entirety of his WWE main roster career. From his run as Vince McMahon's chosen one to be Shane McMahon's bodyguard, the Scotsman has not yet explored the good side on RAW or SmackDown. Therefore, him turning face is extremely fresh.
It is the right time as well, with the crowd behind him. But this will not be McIntyre's first shot as a good guy, not by a long shot. He has been universally loved as a babyface in many places, including NXT.
McIntyre spent around eight months on the Black and Yellow brand and reigned as the top face, winning the NXT Championship at Takeover: Brooklyn III. It was also at his expense that the Undisputed Era was born.
But since he made the move to RAW, McIntyre has only been a villain. That is what makes his face turn even more exciting. This will be the first time that a solid part of the WWE Universe will be seeing Drew McIntyre as a face and based on past evidence, it will be a blast.
#1 He is the biggest threat to Brock Lesnar
Ever since he broke The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak in 2014, Brock Lesnar has been in a league of his own in WWE. He won two WWE Championships and two Universal Championships, getting pinned only four times since that fateful night in New Orleans.
Goldberg, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, twice, are the only Superstars who hold a victory over the Beast in the past five years. And now that he is on top of RAW again, another coronation is due. There are a few candidates who could beat Lesnar for the WWE Championship.
The likes of Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are good options, but they will need to settle their feud with Seth Rollins first. While they should get their moment at some point, one Superstar's moment is long overdue. Enter Drew McIntyre. After his intense performances in the recent past, he deserves a shot at Brock Lesnar at the very least.
And as a big guy who has paid his dues, Lesnar might give him another one of the classic championship clashes he has been known to have, over the years. Next to no wrestlers in the entire WWE are as menacing as McIntyre right now, making him the prime option to dethrone the Beast.
It will be a sight to see. This could be the defining moment of Drew McIntyre's career when he terminates Brock Lesnar.
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