Ahead of WWE RAW, Adam Pearce announced that Drew McIntyre wouldn’t be able to compete in the King of the Ring Tournament. McIntyre was slated to face Finn Balor in the first qualifying match, but the reason for his absence wasn’t disclosed beyond being deemed medically unfit. However, during the show, further details emerged regarding McIntyre’s condition.
It was revealed that McIntyre had actually suffered a fractured elbow at WrestleMania XL, an injury that was more severe than initially let on. The exchange between Pearce and McIntyre shed light on the fact that McIntyre had been downplaying the extent of his injury.
This revelation was woven into the ongoing storyline involving CM Punk, where McIntyre had previously taken credit for injuring Punk, leading to Punk’s absence from WrestleMania.
Despite McIntyre’s absence, CM Punk took advantage of the situation, seizing the opportunity to cut a promo on McIntyre during the show. The storyline continued to develop as McIntyre, after failing to receive clearance from Pearce, left the building. Punk’s response further fueled the tension between the two wrestlers, highlighting the intricate narrative dynamics at play in WWE programming.
