The Killer's Game is the latest Hollywood blockbuster from Dave Bautista, but WWE's Animal isn't the only wrestler involved. The film also marks the feature-film debut of Drew McIntyre who has addressed his relationship with his fellow former World Champion.
During a Reddit AMA, McIntyre was asked if Bautista is "the big soft sweetheart" he seems to be in interviews. Not only did the Scottish Warrior confirm this is the case, but he gave an example of how Batista's personality led a young Drew to believe that the Animal didn't like him.
Yeah he is! Naturally introverted, much like myself, in fact a lot of us wrestlers are. When I first met him I thought he didn’t like me because he was so quiet, but then he started mentoring me when I was a youngster but it was more than that he really kept an eye out of me and clued me up on how to navigate the WWE. Now he’s doing the same as I step into this new world. All round great lad.
The Killer’s Game tells the story of Joe Flood (Bautista) a hitman who puts out a hit on himself after being diagnosed with a terminal disease. After learning that this diagnosis was inaccurate, Flood must fend off several contract killers including McIntyre's Rory McKenzie. The Animal personally put McIntyre's name forward for the role.
The Killer’s Game marks the feature film debut for Drew McIntyre, but it may not be the last time fans see the former WWE Champion on the big screen. In July, McIntyre signed with the Paradigm Talent Agency, a group that represents other WWE names including Damian Priest, Tiffany Stratton, and most recently, Liv Morgan. McIntyre has spent years proving his screen presence in WWE and fans of the Scottish Warrior will be eager to see more of him in blockbuster movies.
The Killer's Game hits cinemas on Friday, September 13.