5 things WWE did to get fans behind Drew McIntyre 

Will Drew McIntyre just fulfill his destiny?
Will Drew McIntyre just fulfill his destiny?

#4 His anti-hero personality

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Drew McIntyre's new anti-hero persona is beyond brilliant on WWE's part
Drew McIntyre's new anti-hero persona is beyond brilliant on WWE's part

WWE has made a lot of subtle changes to different superstars over the years, but one of the most unbelievable ones had to be Drew McIntyre's move towards the babyface territory. Not only did it take who McIntyre was a Superstar and flip it on its head, it also achieved the goal of helping him resonate with the WWE Universe.

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Alll of sudden, McIntyre starting trash talking like a boss, backing up his words with deliberate actions and interacting with fans in a way he never did before. Instead of speaking on behalf of someone like Shane McMahon, he went into business for himself, and the fans responded very well. He even created a signature countdown for audience participation before delivering his devastating Claymore Kick, which is starting to really grow on the company's fanbase, and received a gigantic reaction when he did it in the Royal Rumble match.

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The best part, however, is that WWE seems to have found a perfect balance for McIntyre turning him into an anti-hero babyface who knows that it's important to have the crowd in his corner (hence the countdown before the kick), but also sticks to a gameplan that keeps him focused on his opponents. WWE hasn't quite put the finishing touches on the character, but now that he has a definite direction heading into WrestleMania 36, Drew's persona will be fleshed out and we will find out exactly who he is.

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Edited by Nicholas A. Marsico
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