
Update on Drew McIntyre Storming Out of the 2025 Royal Rumble – As noted, following the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble match, Drew McIntyre was visibly upset as he stormed through the Gorilla position, leaving fans and insiders with lingering questions about the cause of his discontent. Reports indicate that McIntyre was venting his frustration about someone “having to get their moves in,” though it remains unclear who he was specifically referring to.
Fightful later confirmed the incident, noting that no one was “in on it” as part of a planned angle. Instead, it seems the outburst was a genuine expression of McIntyre’s displeasure after his elimination. Some sources suggest that several of his colleagues shared his sentiments, although they preferred to remain anonymous, hinting that the message was clear enough without explicitly naming anyone.
Speculation quickly swirled around the idea that McIntyre might have been frustrated with Logan Paul. However, it was later confirmed that Logan Paul was not the target of McIntyre’s anger. Instead, the root of the issue appears to lie in McIntyre’s elimination by Damian Priest. The outcome of that match was designed to set up a storyline for the SmackDown brand as the company moves into WrestleMania season.
Adding another layer to the confusion, one insider pointed to LA Knight’s “errant movement” during the Priest/McIntyre elimination as a potential contributor to the tension. After the event, WWE hosted the Royal Rumble after-party—a gathering that McIntyre notably skipped.
This isn’t the first time McIntyre has faced backstage issues. He was previously reported to be upset upon hearing about CM Punk’s return, although the two later resolved their differences. As the story continues to develop, fans remain eager to see how these backstage tensions might influence future storylines.
Update on Drew McIntyre Storming Out of the 2025 Royal Rumble