Drew McIntyre’s actions at the 2025 Royal Rumble made headlines as the Scottish Warrior was reportedly furious that his elimination in the Men’s Rumble match did not go as planned. McIntyre was also said to be disappointed about plans to feud with Damian Priest going into WrestleMania 41, though that may soon change.
According to a report by Chris Featherstone, WWE officials are having internal discussions about changing Drew McIntyre’s WrestleMania 41 opponent. Sources within the company noted that the online backlash surrounding McIntyre’s rumored match has led to a reevaluation of current plans.
Many fans now believe that McIntyre could face LA Knight in Las Vegas instead, as Knight was the source of the issues surrounding Drew’s Royal Rumble appearance. While tensions have since cooled, with the pair even acknowledging their issues during the latest SmackDown, WWE might be looking to capitalize on their history.
McIntyre made an immediate impact during the February 7th edition of Friday Night SmackDown, defeating LA Knight and Jimmy Uso to qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. Though Drew is not expected to win the Chamber match that will include CM Punk, John Cena, Logan Paul and two others, his place at WrestleMania 41 is practically guaranteed, though his opponent is far less certain.
