Drew McIntyre: Severely Under-utilized..

[Tors Hall Rule]

Well this has become my opinion since I saw his Superstars match last thursday against Chris Masters.. They roughly got 13-14 minuts to showcase their abilities and I must say that the guy has improved in the following things:

1) His character--> Now this is something that he has worked on.. Earlier in the career he came across too bland and one-dimensional, but in this match he showed the right emotions at the right time and portrayed his character of the cocky heel.. He even did a KIP UP and extended his arms a-la HBK himself..

2) His moveset--> Now it wasnt chain wrestling but the guy isnt as slow as he was earlier.. There was new aggression in his moves that wasnt there earlier..

3) His reaction drawing capabilities--> Well I dunno it was because of him facing Chris Masters or not, but he did draw more cheers than boos..

Now I am not saying that push him straight to the WWE Championship scenario.. But yes, the guy is improving and I do want to see him in a feud that helps him develop.. He isn't that generic crew cut looking superstars that have been cropping up and has a pure badass look that should really go well with the fans.. So here's my suggestion

Well if you did watch the SD Elimination Chamber this year, then I hope that you agree that he did a nice job in that.. Keeping that in mind, he could bring in that feeling of badass and violene that has been missing for a long time.. Orton started it last year but has since then watered down as the second face of the company and the face of SD.. Some-one needs to pick up the mantle, and I see Drew as the best pick to do so, just because he would look believable kicking some one's ass.. That way they can also hide the few flaws that he has in his in ring abilities..

Agree with me, give me a HELL YEAH!!

 

[Yesiamaduck]

I think if the WWE capitalize on his current aggressive style he seems to be portaying a lot recently then it could fill a void in the WWE Roster. He could either be a great anti-hero or heel and if he pulled out performances like he did against Masters and during The Elimination Chamber at a decent rate then I can see him getting over something fierce.... however whenever the next storyline for Drew DOES come along (if it ever does) he HAS to take the ball and run with it this time, otherwise his career could well and truly end up stuck in a ditch.

 

[FSWWE]

He's not only under-utilized but also underrated.
People don't like his mic-skills because his accent, and that is the main reason.

Since Elimination Chamber that he is showing some talent in the ring, matches against Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, Trent Barreta and Masters...
He must turn face, but not like Cena, more like Orton or HHH.

A sadistic guy that could have legendary feuds against CM Punk, The Miz, Alberto Del Rio and the one that i think that everybody would like to see...
Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton.

He was one of the few superstars in WWE that without a storyline or a main opponent he managed to get a good pop even against jobbers...
He has main-eventer written in all over his body...

I hope WWE capitalizes on him, because he can be great!

 

[WJDwjdWJDwjd]

I've been saying this (not in the forums though) that Drew's move to Raw is a bad one. There's too many top heels on Raw right now that are too good for Drew to get any kind of main event level notice. We have Miz, Truth, Del Rio, Punk, hell... you could even put Jack Swagger in front of Drew. There are too many main even level heels for Drew to garner any kind of feud right now. The logical choice as it seems to me would be to have Drew feud with Kofi over the U.S. Title. There are many more possibilities for McIntyre as a midcard champion than there are for him having nothing. Even if Cena does drop the title to a face or heel, Drew is NOT in line for a title shot anytime soon.

 

[avb6100]

im a big fan of drew but i think he needs a new gimmick this chosen one is not looking nice for him a good gimmick will be good for his push ,which i would really like to see and also make a experiment of turning him face can be done

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I think the WWE is sort of biding their time until the right opportunity comes along. McIntyre has improved by leaps and bounds over the course of the past year. The way he carries himself seems more natural, he's much better inside the ring, he's learning to really develop him from an overall perspective.

The WWE did push McIntyre too soon and too hard when it comes to his IC title run. I thought he did a pretty decent job but, looking back, he wasn't really ready for the spot. McIntyre is a really young guy with all the tools and I think it's just a matter of time before he becomes a significant part of the roster again.

 

[amazing_blue]

I feel like Drew McIntyre is a career midcarder. His size, gimmick and in-ring style all scream "midcard" to me. Right now he is barely being used at all. The fact that some backstage personell have had issues with his wife doesn't help his chances any.

 

[DecayNYFX]

I've been saying for weeks that if they were just going to keep him heel, they should've just left him on SD where there's a shortage of top-level heel talent. He's not just getting buried on Raw, he's not even on it, the guy's too talented to be relegated to jobbing out on Superstars. I wish he stayed on SD, because I think a feud with Orton really could've put him over big time & establish him as a main event player. If they're going to insist on keeping him on Raw, then turn him face & have him feud with Punk, Miz, Del Rio, etc. Hook him back up with Kelly Kelly, let her be his valet, and that would work especially well if they DO keep him heel, since there was talk of turning her heel as it was. I could easily see him filling the void that Orton left a couple years ago, as a very cold, cunning, violent superstar. HBK was big on the guy for a reason. Vince wouldn't have pegged him the Chosen One on TV if he wasn't high on the guy. They're missing out on so many great potential feuds/matches by constantly overlooking him.

 

[poppycock]

I agree to an extent but perhaps Vince does see him as the "Chosen one" and is going to really work on him and allow him to grow and develop a good character and in ring ability before he gets a WWE Championship push.

I think they made a mistake with him by pushing so hard at first just like they have with a lot of young "not yet fully developed" talent.. Sheamus etc..

I am glad Drew and Wade have not yet been given the Heavyweight Titles.. I see lots of potential in both to be something big for years to come.

 

[mystery_mask]

the problems as I see them are this, One is his accent annoying as hell even after a couple of minutes on the mic or a backstage Promo. Second that whole storyline with Kelly Kelly was stupid as hell & went no where with Edge. I was like Drew was simply a pest & Edge was more focused on his Retirement & World Title Run. Not to mention he is married to Former Diva Tiffany. (I think)

And the whole Whiny Spoiled Child act with Teddy Long, Fired-susspended-Rehired & mis treating Teddy was a comeplete turn off for me. Don't forget the pointless IC title runs he had

*edit*
Forgot to mention Drew looks just like Emily Osment it's like their twins. For those of you who don't who she is, she is the Friend of Miley Cirus on Hanna Montanna. (seriously put their faces together it's like their related)

 

[Tors Hall Rule]

1.

the problems as I see them are this, One is his accent annoying as hell even after a couple of minutes on the mic or a backstage Promo.

2.

Second that whole storyline with Kelly Kelly was stupid as hell & went no where with Edge. I was like Drew was simply a pest & Edge was more focused on his Retirement & World Title Run.

3.

Not to mention he is married to Former Diva Tiffany. (I think)

4.

And the whole Whiny Spoiled Child act with Teddy Long, Fired-susspended-Rehired & mis treating Teddy was a comeplete turn off for me.

5.

Don't forget the pointless IC title runs he had

*edit*
Forgot to mention Drew looks just like Emily Osment it's like their twins. For those of you who don't who she is, she is the Friend of Miley Cirus on Hanna Montanna. (seriously put their faces together it's like their related)

OMG!! They are twins...

I dunno about anyone else but MUSTANG SALLY for one would like to bang you on your head with a chair for that comparision..


1) Agree, his accents is annoying to an extent..

2) Program with KK and the aggression shown towards Edge finally gave him the much needed support from the fans..

3) It doesn't matter what you think.. Although he did marry Tiffany.

4) Did you notice the amount of heat he gathered during the segments?? Ever..??

5) Agreed.. He shouldnt have got the title run as quickly..

 

[FSWWE]

I think people don't realize that Drew McIntyre is young...
25 years old, himself alongside Cody Rhodes are the future of the WWE...

They are the most over guys under 30 years...
Drew McIntyre former Intercontinental Champion and Tag Team Champion w/ Cody.
Cody Rhodes former 3x World Tag Team Champion and Tag Team Champion w/Drew.

I can really see Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre being faces of the company in 5 years or at least former world champions...
Cody Rhodes had a great storyline and a great feud with a former World Champion.
Drew only needs that to be pushed to his level, and if they have similar careers I think that in the future, a feud between them will be GOLD and legendary.

I hope that after Michael Cole and Lawler feud, they make his push...
Drew McIntyre (face) vs Dolph Ziggler (heel) or Drew McIntyre (heel) vs Swagger or Kingston (face) can be the next step for McIntyre.

He needs to have a personal feud a really good one, maybe with CM Punk to push him at least for the WWE Championship line...
He deserves a better spot than Superstars that is for sure!

And for everyone that just remembers Drew in his first year and saying that he still sucks... you are stupid...

Since Elimination Chamber he has shown a lot of improvement...
Drew McIntyre vs Rey Mysterio was an awesome match, really good!!

Working with Rey Mysterio isn't easy, since he is a little guy, but Drew McIntyre looked very good...
And the week after that he fought against Masters in a great match..

His back promos with Kelly Kelly were the main reason for me to watch SmackDown, it was very intriguing and very well played...

People that hate McIntyre didn't see his improvements...
He can't change his accent, it is like asking him to change his mother, he just can't, but if he uses it like he did in his last day on SmackDown (promo with Randy Orton), he can be a good worker in the mic section.

Acknowledge Drew improvement and just accept his characteristics, and you will see that he his being built as a mix between Orton and HHH, that are legends.

I am really excited to see what will Vince do with him, because he will be the future...

 

[mystery_mask]

who is mustang sally ? back to topic maybe a Stabe could be made with Drew, Shamus & the return of Finnly (forgot how to spell his name sorry) and last william regal possibly led by SIR Micheal Cole....

 

[FSWWE]

who is mustang sally ? back to topic maybe a Stabe could be made with Drew, Shamus & the return of Finnly (forgot how to spell his name sorry) and last william regal possibly led by SIR Micheal Cole....

It is a poster that think that Drew is HOT!! Well Drew has luck with the ladies, he is married with Tifanny that is better than any girl you going to get in your entire life!!

OMG you just suck, a stable with two SmackDown guys, a retired wrestler is what Drew deserves?
That has to be the worst idea ever in the WrestleZone!!
A U.K stable being leaded by a American guy... GOD!!

 

[JWGunslinger]

Jackhammer said it perfectly, D Mac was pushed too hard too early and it hurt him. The smartest thing that the WWE can do is wait for the right time to let him loose and show us why he will be a world champion one day. I've always liked him but he really was overrated in the beginning of his WWE career and it turned fans off, but the moment that did it for me was like a few have brought up. At Elimination Chamber he really showed us all his true potential, really using that intensity,determination and surprising intelligence for his first time in the Chamber to prove to me that he is constantly improving. As soon as there is a good oppertunity to move D Mac up in the ranks the WWE will do it, it just isnt the time now.

 

[Mercer the Ruthless]

It's definitely a shame that McIntyre, once referred to as "the chosen one", has slipped so far under. That is where the future of the WWE is, not in the Cole/Lawler feud (and I respect that for what it is). McIntyre is such a good fit with WWE. He has the aggression, the Mic skill, he's different, yet familiar.

It's funny, I had this on going dream Heel faction with Cena at the helm; McIntyre, Tyler Reks, Dibiase and two other underutilized (Tyson Kid and another I think) superstars were some of the few I thought about; and with that in mind it kills me even more that the WWE isn't pushing him (them) the way he (they) should be. It's common knowledge (okay not so common) that Cena can put a few guys over with a heel change and a heel stable formation.

I just hope McItyre doesn't want to leave and persuades McMahon to push him to the top again. I mean McMahon himself came out in front of a live TV audience and said he is the chosen one, what happened to that momentum?

 

[daby]

Drew McIntyre sucks. He is horrible on the mic. I remember earlier this year he had some fights with Edge for Kelly Kelly and his promos were awful ! He has the look, he has the perfect theme song for a world champion, but he is bland as fuck and doesn't mean anything.

 

[Tors Hall Rule]

Drew McIntyre sucks. He is horrible on the mic. I remember earlier this year he had some fights with Edge for Kelly Kelly and his promos were awful ! He has the look, he has the perfect theme song for a world champion, but he is bland as fuck and doesn't mean anything.

Well, isnt this what we are discussing how he USED to be horrible and how he HAS improved...

He has the best theme song on the current roster barring Orton and has developed a really good mean streak and cockiness filled aggression that is helping him get over the crowd.. I guess you havent been watching TV of lately...

 

[CitiBoy7]

Well, isnt this what we are discussing how he USED to be horrible and how he HAS improved...

He has the best theme song on the current roster barring Orton and has developed a really good mean streak and cockiness filled aggression that is helping him get over the crowd.. I guess you havent been watching TV of lately...

Um I guess you haven't been watching TV the guy is doomed on raw and how do you pay attention to crowd reaction on a taped show.
I will not deny don't McIntyre has talent but like another poster said he is on a show that damn near alot of guys are just better than him or ahead. His mic skills are bad so stop trying to defend that because Regal and Wade have no problems on the mic with their accents and you fans are just taking up for his flaw. Big Zeke has an accent and doesn't get a free ride for his bad mic skills so Drew shouldn't get off easy either.

On a good note the guy has a future so stop bitching that he's not being pushed now because it's called PAYING YOUR DUES for the company. I wouldn't be anything but shocked if he were to be released. His problem is that he's on raw which I personally see him in back of the line and obviously the WWE feels the same the way as he's being booked and I was a little upset to see him leave smackdown where he would be relevant right now and also because I like SD better and always have even through the rough. His biggest problem is as of now nobody gives a shit about him but you guys. He has the look and talent but he's not a big name yet and Mr. Cena is currently busy. Drew has some growing to do and being young isn't always good thing it just shows your inexperience because look at Kenny Dykstra and Festus/Luke Gallows both were released under the age 27 so age doesn't matter talent and ability does.

 

[MrPierrini]

His mic skills are bad so stop trying to defend that because Regal and Wade have no problems on the mic with their accents and you fans are just taking up for his flaw. Big Zeke has an accent and doesn't get a free ride for his bad mic skills so Drew shouldn't get off easy either.

How ignorant are you, Wade and Regal are from ENGLAND, McIntyre comes from SCOTLAND. Wade and Regals accents can be used to as the traditional snobbish English accent whereas Drew has an obviously different type of accent which americans seem to hate. I think he's good on the mic personally but maybe thats because im from the UK and actually respect his accent.

 

[mystery_mask]

How ignorant are you, Wade and Regal are from ENGLAND, McIntyre comes from SCOTLAND. Wade and Regals accents can be used to as the traditional snobbish English accent whereas Drew has an obviously different type of accent which americans seem to hate. I think he's good on the mic personally but maybe thats because im from the UK and actually respect his accent.

I agree with you people seem to hate his accent because it sounds like he's trying to be annoying on purpose. I may not be an expert but I've never heard sush a "Heavy" accent like that from anyone. And I've seen Highlander like a million times & the Highlanders while they were a tag team never had such a heavy accent

 

[CitiBoy7]

How ignorant are you, Wade and Regal are from ENGLAND, McIntyre comes from SCOTLAND. Wade and Regals accents can be used to as the traditional snobbish English accent whereas Drew has an obviously different type of accent which americans seem to hate. I think he's good on the mic personally but maybe thats because im from the UK and actually respect his accent.

I don't care about his accent that was my whole point in saying he's not good on the mic but I never said he was annoying nor I couldn't understand him. You think I don't like his accent and thats why his mic skills are bad to me and im trying to say just because he has a accent you shouldn't excuse him from being bad on the mic which his accent has nothing to do with how I look at his mic skill. I don't care how someone voice sounds as long as they make a statement.

 

[daby]

Well, isnt this what we are discussing how he USED to be horrible and how he HAS improved...

He has the best theme song on the current roster barring Orton and has developed a really good mean streak and cockiness filled aggression that is helping him get over the crowd.. I guess you havent been watching TV of lately...

What ? The last time I remember seeing McIntyre was when Orton debuted on Smackdown and buried him. I don't think he appeared even once on RAW after the Draft.

 

[mystery_mask]

storyline or not Drew has fizziled out. Like i said he was portrayed as a whiney spoiled child on SD with the whole Teddy fued & his IC title runs.

People would call it heat or a push but he went running to vince just to tell on other people like a 5 yr old kid who didn't get his way, again storyline or not that's just how he came off.

The chosen one gimmick has gone no where. His fueds last weeks not months. His pointless crush on Kelly Kelly when we knew he was married. I know only the younger would have bought this.

He treated the IC title like a toy he wanted to play with like a jellious man child who takes toys from other kids simply cause they were playing with them instead of him. (long metaphor I know)

that's just how he comes off as a spoiled kid with vince a "dad" figure

 

[dotty_84]

Well if anything has fans perception of Drew better than a year ago, i'd say yes, He's improved and will improve more so it's not like this is all he can offer.

He'll get his chance it's been what a month since the draft no Raw time but atleast he was on Superstars. I love him in ring he's aggressive, sells well, works well. It's refreshing for once to see this. I can't get my head round why Kofi gets some Raw action and not Drew, if you weigh them up Drew has more to offer alot more.