Backstage Update on LA Knight’s Shoot Promo on Drew McIntyre – The February 7 episode of WWE SmackDown featured lingering fallout from the WWE Royal Rumble, with real-life frustrations finding their way into the show.
Drew McIntyre’s reaction to his Royal Rumble elimination had been a topic of discussion leading into SmackDown. Initially planned to be eliminated by Damian Priest before Logan Paul entered the match, the timing was adjusted, which reportedly led to McIntyre’s frustration backstage. Reports suggested he blamed LA Knight for taking extra time to “get his stuff in,” a phrase that became a talking point before their Elimination Chamber qualifying match.
Knight acknowledged the situation on SmackDown, delivering a promo where he sarcastically called McIntyre a “crier.” While sources confirm that Knight’s message about expressing emotions was sincere, it also served as a playful jab at McIntyre. Knight further referenced the situation by joking about needing to “get his stuff in” before ending the promo with his signature catchphrase.
Despite any previous backstage frustration, McIntyre and Knight had no issues working together in their match. The contest was described as slightly more physical than usual, but both competitors walked away unscathed. Backstage sources noted there was no concern about their ability to work together, and many within WWE saw the situation as an opportunity to weave real-life tension into their storyline.
While McIntyre’s frustration leaking to the public wasn’t ideal, sources indicated that both wrestlers handled it professionally. McIntyre showed no issue with Knight’s promo, which was reflected in how the segment played out on television.
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Backstage Update on LA Knight’s Shoot Promo on Drew McIntyre
