Drew McIntyre Returns in Dublin to Chase Undisputed WWE Title

Drew McIntyre returned to WWE television in Dublin this week, renewing his pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship and reigniting a longstanding rivalry with Randy Orton while also holding the company’s top title picture in suspense. The Scottish star, fresh from a high-profile tag victory at SummerSlam, used his appearance to call out champion Cody Rhodes and to promise he will reclaim the top prize when Rhodes returns. Orton answered McIntyre’s provocation with a sudden RKO, leaving the championship chase unresolved and the potential for a marquee singles match in doubt.

McIntyre’s SummerSlam weekend was a visible reminder of WWE’s current commercial momentum. Teaming with Logan Paul, McIntyre picked up a big win over Randy Orton and Jelly Roll in front of a reported 53,000 fans, capping a two-day PLE weekend that drew six-figure attendance. “I feel great,” McIntyre said afterward, praising the scale of the event and the chemistry he found with Logan Paul. He highlighted the way celebrity pairings can broaden WWE’s reach while also emphasizing the work ethic required: “The difference when somebody succeeds or somebody’s natural on screen in a WWE environment is if they’re...