Drew Mcintyre - What Is The WWE Planning?

[Thepiedpiper]

With Drew Mcintyre's return on Smackdown last month and his continuing losing streak, what do you think the WWE is planning for him? I for one haven't got a clue and after that blindfold match(which was really funny!) I don't know where they are taking this angle? Both Drew and Santino were hilarious on SD the past week, with Drew hitting his arm on the post and shouting "damn it!" and then taking a peek, only for him to miss Santino completlely and go flying but I think surley that's enough comedy and humiliation for Drew Mac, Isn't it? Are they going for sympathy? Turning him face by humbling him? I just don't know where this is going, maybe some of you guys have a better idea of where all of this is going, as the WWE have thrown me a curve ball!

 

[rocknrollchick5]

I really hope they turn him face. I've always liked him from the day he debuted. He always has been and always will be one of my all time favorites and I think it would be really cool to see him as a face.

 

[George Steele's Barber]

I stated this before, Teddy is going to have Drew do him favors in order to keep his job. Those favors are Drew posing for romance novel covers (I.e. Like Fabio).

At first Drew will be pissy about it but do it to keep his job. After awhile he will embrace the Rick "the Model" Martel/Rick Rude/Fabio character and start winning matches. He will be escorted to the ring by random 50-year old housewives and wear smoking jackets, swahbuckler shirts and constantly have his silky hair groomed to perfection.

This progression is clear as day and I don't see why people are denying its awesomeness.

 

[Scofield]

Turn him face, keep him heel do whatever with him the guy is gold just keep him on our TV screens. If a guy can get Bret Harts endorsement then the guy must have some potential...and yes Bret did also rate Melina highly...

But in all seriousness, just like many other wrestlers...the guy just needs some confidence from someone in creative. At the House Show I went to a couple of weekends ago he had some very very solid in ring with Yoshi Tatsu & Trent Barretta ...then for his mic work, he was very comfortable in delivering his promo whilst at the same time having some fun with the live crowd.

 

[Ellye]

Man, from a Chosen One that got a six or seven month long winning streak right after his debut to his current losing streak against lower cards... You slipped and fell just like a stone, Drew.

His character is going to go through some tweaks, that much is pretty clear, I believe.
I'm not sure about a face turn, but I must admit that he seemed relatively polite and patient in his recent backstage segments (as far as heels go, considering his situation - most heels would be raging badly). Also, a face turn was mildly teased for him a year ago (it was one way that his storyline with Kelly Kelly could have gone).

Either face or still a heel, he's likely going to come out of all this as a more focused wrestlers. I'm very curious to see what this will all lead to, I see a lot of potential in Drew.

 

[VinnieSunshine]

I think the story will go like this...

Teddy will fire him from Smackdown and RAW will get him as a free agent.

From there He will act like its a fresh start, pick up some wins and rebuild whatever character they go with.

I think the whole angle on Smackdown is a way to keep him relevant and fresh and get him ready to move to RAW. Smackdown was at one point the middle ground, going from ECW to Smackdown was a kind of like going from College (ECW) to the minors (Smackdown) to major league (RAW).

Now Smackdown is just a grooming ground for younger stars to work with more veteran ones. I think thats what they are doing with Drew. He paid his dues and now its time to move him. WWE knows he's well and good enough, he just had to bite the bullet from the incident in 2010 with his wife Tiffany.

 

[NotoriousWWE]

People saying he'll go from SD to RAW are ridiculous. He was with RAW this year but never really got an oppurtunity so he was signed back to SD by Teddy Long. You know what would be interesting though if he were to end up back on RAW.... What if Johnny Ace uses him to attack Punk therefore screwing Punk. Would just be insanely clever in my opinion.

What is likely - Just a crazy heel turn, maybe Roddy Piper-esque.

 

[jeritroll94]

Been a big fan of Drew's since he started and its about time this guy gets that push he deserves. I'm hoping that they don't turn him face and use him as the kind of heel he was before jobbing. Someone who was a little cocky, had good charisma and mic skills and also good in ring skills and lived on being dubbed "The Chosen One" by Vince McMahon.

Perhaps a feud with Randy Orton who put over a lot of talent last year will be a good benefit for him. Look at Henry, Rhodes, Christian and Barrett in 2011. All of these guys had great matches with Orton and made them relevant to SD. When it comes to putting talent over, Orton is one of the best.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

I think the WWE is actually trying to completely bury the "you're fired" angle. If I remember correctly, he lost a match with his career on the line over a month ago. And for whatever reason Teddy Long kept giving him MORE chances to win matches, all of which he lost. Still not fired. Last week McIntyre lost his "last chance", only to be given ANOTHER one in a match with Santino. Which he lost. So now we'll see whether or not this actually leads to him being fired, or...you know, more chances.

I'm hoping this is the sign of a really awesome heel turn in the making. He's never spent any real time as a face, but recently he's just looked pathetic. But...I think that's the point? My favorite moment of McIntyre's was when he attacked Teddy in the ring and basically forced him to meet his demands. He showed incredibly intensity, and a believable sinister side. I think he could be an excellent evil heel, and wouldn't necessary have to be booked the same way as the half-dozen cowardly, cocky heels on the roster...

 

[owen8472]

ok I would have him show up as kane dark minion have him just distroy cena the santino have him come out as number one and last till the final 4 where the other 3 gang up to toss him out. he need to come back in a big way he has the talent and the look just needs a better gimick make him come back as a really dark heel like orton with legacy or when he punted vince something like that

 

[THTRobtaylor]

I think it will lead to a major role in the Rumble... I doubt he'll win, but I can see him in at Number 1 and "breaking the record" or eliminating a major player... something to kick start him...

 

[ScottishWrestlingFan]

Wouldn't it be cool if tonight on Raw John Laurinitues announces that the Royal Rumble will be a 50 man rumbble?

lol if he does i will murder WWE creative.

I think Drew being the Arrogant Face could be a route to go. Just with a humble nature to it so you dont completely change him. He cannot lose his aggression, his aggression makes him... thats why he is not winning, its what they are trying to show you is stopping him winning.

the whole, He is too aggressive thing was done too much with him with no end product, so now they are playing it competely opposite and making him meak to an extent(by his standards) so he can find his middle ground and control his aggression.

Which will work either as a face or heel, so i will be happy as long as creative dont listen to these 12 to 17 year olds the WZ news is going on about... otherwise, as myself and friends have said, hornswoggle will be against taker at mania and beat the streak with the most "hellatious ddt!" you will ever see

 

[IHW]

first off, the dude above me doesn't deserve a Stewie Avatar. Those are for Hamly Guy/Hamler

Second, I think Drew should be heel like he has been in the past, but it is time for him to get a manager. Just think about a Vickie and Drew couple. Dolph will drop her soon, and Drew is my pick for her next client.

 

[THTRobtaylor]

I have said before the best thing they can do with Drew is put him with Piper... Have Piper come out and give him the "You call yourself a scotsman" type thing... have Piper mentor/manage him and then Drew ultimately turn on him...

 

[King of the Words]

I think drew could fit perfectly into the Barrett Barrage group, which I hope is coming in 2012. It could consist of Wade Barrett, the leader, drew macintyre, the up and comer, Mayson ryan, the muscle, and regal the vetran of the group. Basically the same outline as Evolution, only with a U.K. twist. they could also have Layla in the group. wade could be a World Champ, drew inc or us champ, Ryan and regal tag champs and Layla the divas champ. they could run rough shot over sd or Raw or all of the WWE, being against everyone who is not from the UK. could have a major feud with sheamus, trying to get him to join as a form of punishment, like Nexus did with Cena. theres a lot of great ways they could go with this storyline. This could really help every ones career who is involved the way evolution helped Orton and Batista. I wouldnt mind seeing this happen in 2012.

 

[Arsenal]

I stated this before, Teddy is going to have Drew do him favors in order to keep his job. Those favors are Drew posing for romance novel covers (I.e. Like Fabio).

At first Drew will be pissy about it but do it to keep his job. After awhile he will embrace the Rick "the Model" Martel/Rick Rude/Fabio character and start winning matches. He will be escorted to the ring by random 50-year old housewives and wear smoking jackets, swahbuckler shirts and constantly have his silky hair groomed to perfection.

This progression is clear as day and I don't see why people are denying its awesomeness.

You: +1
WWE "Creative": 0

Excellent storyline and gimmick. No one cares about Drew McIntyre right now in large part because he has no gimmick and no good storylines for a long time.

 

[Richard Blonoff]

I really don't know. I don't understand the IWCs love for him but he is solid. The accent will never help him on the mic but he is solid there too. I'm just surprised with his drop off. He was IC champ then nothing

 

[Eye Contact]

He is probably my favorite undercard in WWE, and that storyline is really one of the reasons for me to watch SmackDown.
In my mind he will have some kind of twist in his gimmick, so yes, he will be "fired", just to give him the proper time to endorse a new character, and it's well needed.

If WWE is trying to turn him face, I would like that too, since he has a lot more charisma and a better look than Ted DiBiase, and I for one would love to see Drew McIntyre take on Cody Rhodes.

 

[ATLMIATEX]

In my opinion, Drew needs a manager. Bill (William Regal, I call him Bill), It'd be perfect, Isn't Drew from Scotland, Is that in England? Bill's from England, Bill could give Drew some motivation and put Drew back on the winning tracks. Or, Bill can still wrestle, have them get a tag title run.

I love Bill.

 

[ScottishWrestlingFan]

In my opinion, Drew needs a manager. Bill (William Regal, I call him Bill), It'd be perfect, Isn't Drew from Scotland, Is that in England? Bill's from England, Bill could give Drew some motivation and put Drew back on the winning tracks. Or, Bill can still wrestle, have them get a tag title run.

I love Bill.

please say you are trolling with that idiotic question... Scotland and england are two bitter rival countries(in a historic sense) and are both part of the United Kingdom! jesus christ americans need to buy maps and study them. A LOT

Drew with any of the stuff mentioned would work for me, cause to me drew just needs used and given a good story, something creative are gradually improving at, just not fast enough

 

[Mustang Sally]

I've been bouncing back and forth on this. On the one hand, I've been afraid that a weird program like the one they've got him in is just a prelude to releasing him.....throwing him a bone before dumping him. But now that its reached its fourth week, it seems as if management must have something in mind for this; I just hope they get to it soon.

I think a huge face turn would be terrific; the only problem is that the direction they've been going is hardly indicative of making a good guy out of Drew. They seem to be setting up for him to turn on Teddy Long.....big time. Yet, it's also possible to see it as Drew winding up grateful to Teddy for continually giving him more chances to succeed. Y'know, like Teddy saying to Drew: "I knew you could do it.....and now you've proven it to me."

I believe Drew would make a tremendous face, as long as he's given a proper program to sell it. Perhaps this losing streak they've got him on is just a way to burn away the memory of the Chosen One and all it implied.

It's time for a new start for my favorite wrestler and future soul mate.

 

[SEMM]

With any luck this will turn into a face run and a feud with Cody for the IC title. Possibly bringing up their history as tag team champions. I can see they two having decent enough matches.

So yeah, face Drew McIntyre would be my preferred outcome of this.

 

[Notorious718]

Every time I watch Drew McIntyre lose his matches, I can't help but remember the losing streak/sympathy storyline WWE had going for MVP before his failed face turn and subsequent release. Yeah, I get MVP's losing streak was much longer and he was actually consistently featured on television but the point I'm trying to get across is that I'm not really sure what I think about Drew turning face. Not saying it would be the failure that MVP's was but it's just I feel like Drew can play the psychotic batshit crazy heel role better.

This isn't to say I'd be completely against a face turn. After all, it wouldn't hurt either roster to have another face in its ranks especially Smackdown. That is assuming of course, McIntyre will still be featured on Smackdown even after his "firing". Drew just needs the right storyline. As others have mentioned, a feud with Cody Rhodes wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

[ringjobber1]

I chosed face turn because this is a way to get the fans to feel bad for him he wins against a heel (maybe david otunga) and he turns face same like they turned mvp face

 

[FightOwensFight]

please say you are trolling with that idiotic question... Scotland and england are two bitter rival countries(in a historic sense) and are both part of the United Kingdom! jesus christ americans need to buy maps and study them. A LOT

Drew with any of the stuff mentioned would work for me, cause to me drew just needs used and given a good story, something creative are gradually improving at, just not fast enough

Scotland and England being bitter enemies would actually be a great way to sell the angle. As one last chance to make it, Teddy Long tells Drew he needs to get some experienced advice and has to do whatever his new manager tells him. The manager ends up being Regal. You could then turn him face or keep him heel based on how Regal treats him. If he berates him and makes him do anti-Scottish things, when Drew eventually revolts, he goes face. If Drew fights legitimately helpful advice from the helpful veteran he stays heel.

For me, I think I could see him turning face as that is one route they haven't tried with him yet. An aggressive, fighting to maintain control (something they have built up as being a weakness) face, but face nonetheless.