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#1 Former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre praises Kofi Kingston

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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre will face Bobby Lashley inside Hell in a Cell this Sunday. The Scottish Warrior had to win a grueling match against Kofi Kingston in order to get the opportunity to face the WWE Champion.

Though Kingston gave it his all, McIntyre proved to be a bit much for the former WWE Champion. Speaking to Ryan Satin on Out of Character, Drew McIntyre talked about how much respect he has for Kofi Kingston:

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"He's incredible," said McIntyre. "He's always been incredible. I've known him since FCW. He's always had the passion, he's always had the talent and unbelievable charisma, especially ever since The New Day thing started, it went to a whole other level."

Drew McIntyre further praised Kofi Kingston, saying that the man is pure magic inside the ring. He said that the real talent of a superstar can only be understood after getting in the ring with him. By sharing the ring with Kingston over the past few weeks, McIntyre has come to understand what a brilliant wrestler the former WWE Champion truly is.

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