Drew McIntyres growth as a heel over the past year is a big reason why hes now one of the top stars in WWE. His strong promo skills make him stand out, and he has now confirmed that the words he says in his promos are written by him.
While speaking on the WAFFLIN podcast, Drew McIntyre was asked about how much creative control he has in WWE, especially when it comes to doing things his own way, even if it means going off script.
McIntyre explained that its a collaborative process, especially now. He doesnt write the storylines himself, those are created by the WWE creative team, which is led by Triple H. The team comes up with the direction and ideas, and then they present them to him. Each week, he works with the team to figure out where things are going and how to get there.
When it comes to what he says in the ring, that part is all him. He might work with someone to polish things up, but every word is what he wants to say and how he wants to say it. Nobody tells him how to be Drew McIntyre, because he is Drew McIntyre.
McIntyre admitted that he often drives people backstage crazy because he doesnt rely on a script. With his years of experience, he speaks from instinct and feeling. He understands the story and the message that needs to come across, but if something doesnt feel right in the moment, hell trust his gut and change it up.
Sometimes his instincts lead him to do the exact opposite of whats written down, and hes fine with that. He listens to the crowd because theyre the ones who show whats working. If they respond well, he knows hes doing the right thing. If he sticks to the script and theres no reaction, then he knows its time to take a different route.
For him, the audience is the guide. If theyre into something, he follows that energy. Its then up to his opponent to keep up with him. If they cant, he has no problem outshining them, and he believes if someone cant handle that, they shouldnt be on television.
Since changing his character, McIntyre has become a major part of WWE shows, giving some of the most powerful and real promos around. His honesty and years of experience make his words feel genuine; fans can tell hes not just acting, he truly means what he says, and they wouldnt have it any other way.
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What do you think of what Drew McIntyre said? Do you prefer when Superstars speak from the heart like Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, or do you think scripted promos have their place in wrestling too? Share your thoughts in the comments belowwed love to hear your take on this!
