Drew McIntyre Reveals Claymore Kick's Accidental Origin

WWE superstar Drew McIntyre shared a humorous anecdote about the accidental origins of his signature Claymore Kick during a recent appearance on ESPN's Get Up, revealing how a wardrobe mishap in his early wrestling days led to one of the most devastating finishers in professional wrestling.

McIntyre, who stands 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds, described the move's creation while discussing the satisfaction of delivering high-impact strikes to opponents. "Oh, it's wonderful. You know, I'm 6'8, 280 pounds, and I love just kicking people in the face," he said. The story dates back to his youth, when he was performing in tight leather pants without underwear, a detail he attributed to his Scottish heritage. Attempting a standard big boot to his opponent's face, McIntyre realized mid-motion that the pants were about to split at the seams. To avoid the embarrassing exposure, he instinctively lifted his other leg, striking the opponent directly in the face instead. "The reason I did it was because my crotch was going to burst open in those tight leather pants. I'm Scottish. We don't wear underwear. It could've been embarrassing," he explained.