5 Superstars Drew McIntyre needs to defeat to become the face of WWE

Drew McIntyre has been on a roll recently. Ever since he won the Royal Rumble match earlier this year, the Scottish Psychopath has managed to overcome all the obstacles placed in his path. At Wrestlemania 36, McIntyre defeated Brock Lesnar to claim his first WWE Championship.

Since April, the Chosen One has defeated The Big Show, Andrade, Seth Rollins, and others. He is now set to face his biggest challenge as the WWE Champion yet in the form of the Destroyer, Bobby Lashley.

Is Drew McIntyre WWE's next top Superstar?

There's no doubt that Drew McIntyre is WWE's next big thing, someone around whom the company can build the roster for the foreseeable future. However, to become the face of the company, the 2020 Royal Rumble winner still has a long list of Superstars to go through.

So, without any further ado, here is a list of five Superstars Drew McIntyre needs to defeat to solidify his status as the face of WWE.

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#5 Randy Orton

Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre have crossed paths before

When it comes to all-time greats, Randy Orton definitely comes to mind. In a span of 18 years, the Apex Predator has won 13 World Championships, two Royal Rumble matches, and has even gone on to become a Grand Slam Champion. So, there is no denying the fact that the Viper has successfully cemented his legacy in the wrestling business.

As is evident from his feud against Edge this year and Kofi Kingston last year, Randy Orton is a fantastic storyteller both inside and outside the ring. If he can somehow get involved in a program with Drew McIntyre and remind the WWE Champion of their previous encounters in 2011 and 2013, when McIntyre was floundering in the undercard, that could make for a good storyline.

Not only will this feud give Drew McIntyre a chance to defeat one of the biggest names in WWE currently, but it will also allow the WWE Champion to tell the world how far he has come since his 3MB days.

#4 John Cena

Drew McIntyre and John Cena collided with each other in multi-man matches last year

Even though the 16-time World Champion's role in WWE has been reduced to that of a part-timer, he still remains one of the company's biggest stars. Therefore, whoever John Cena faces gets a massive rub, either in victory or defeat. If WWE can get Drew McIntyre to defeat John Cena in the near future, it could do wonders for the Scottish Psychopath.

When 2019 kicked off, it looked like a short feud between John Cena and Drew McIntyre was in the works. Not only did McIntyre confront the Cenation Leader during the latter's RAW return, but he was also credited for rendering Cena, unable to participate in that year's Royal Rumble match. Unfortunately, a solid program between the two never saw the light of the day.

Now that Drew McIntyre has evolved into a much bigger Superstar, it is high time we get a program between the current WWE Champion and the Franchise Player. A win here for McIntyre could be as big as his WWE Title victory against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36.

#3 The Undertaker

The Phenom and The Scottish Psychopath could tear down the house on any given day

Over the decades, several WWF/E Superstars have achieved "legendary" status. I am talking about Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Kurt Angle, etc. However, the impact created by The Undertaker is unrivaled. The Phenom has been "Taking Souls and Digging Holes" since 1990. One particular match of him that we are interested in seeing is against Drew McIntyre.

Although the Phenom collided with the Scottish Psychopath in a singles match in 2010, the latter hadn't established himself back then. Ten years later and Drew McIntyre has become a force to be reckoned with. The current WWE Champion has also expressed interest in facing The Undertaker.

There's no doubt that the two Superstars in question are capable of putting on a must-see brawl. Moreover, it is pretty unusual to see the former NXT Champion face off against someone who has a size advantage over him. So, that would be pretty interesting to witness.

In the end, it's the match that Taker, McIntyre, and the fans want. Whether it is in the works or not remains uncertain now. Securing a win against the Deadman could make Drew McIntyre a household name, that's for sure.

#2 The Fiend

The Fiend is one of the biggest full-time WWE Superstars currently

If there's one Superstar who has nailed their character in the last few years, it has got to be Bray Wyatt/The Fiend. Yes, he incurred a loss against Goldberg earlier this year. However, he managed to come out of that loss stronger than ever with a decisive victory over John Cena.

It's rumored that The Fiend will resume his feud against current Universal Champion, Braun Strowman upon his return to WWE. This could even mean that the former Eater of the Worlds once again reigns as SmackDown's undisputed World Champion.

With Survivor Series just around five months away, there is a strong chance that we get to see Drew McIntyre and The Fiend in a colossal Champion vs. Champion match. Given how protected The Fiend's character is, it would propel the Scottish Psychopath to the moon if he can put The Fiend away with a Claymore or two.

In just a year, Wyatt has established his alter-ego as a credible threat to anyone he steps in the ring with. Moreover, the fact that his storylines involve his opponents' past serves as the icing on the cake. In Drew McIntyre's case, there are a lot of moments in McIntyre's previous run with WWE which can be used in the feud in question.

This rivalry would enable Drew McIntyre to polish his character work and put him in a position where he would NEED the win. A victory against The Fiend could, in turn, make Drew McIntyre the torchbearer of WWE for years to come.

#1 Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre twice in singles action last year

And this is where things get interesting. Even though the WWE Universe has mixed feelings when it comes to viewing Roman Reigns as the face of the company, there's no doubt that the Big Dog is the Sports Entertainment giant's leading star. Beating him could be the key that Drew McIntyre needs to be officially recognized as the face of WWE.

Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre are no strangers to each other. In fact, fans often criticize the four-time World Champion for halting the Scottish Psychopath's momentum at WrestleMania 36 and then again at Stomping Grounds (2019).

Thankfully, the current WWE Champion was able to turn things around this year. Now that he is at the top of game, Roman Reigns could prove to be a valuable addition in the list of names Drew McIntyre has beaten so far.

Of course, this match deserves to take place on one of the big four pay-per-views with the fans in attendance. After suffering two damaging losses against the Big Dog last year, finally defeating him would be an achievement Drew McIntyre can proudly boast about for the rest of his career.