Undisputed WWE Champion opens up about promises kept in Scotland
Summary
– Drew McIntyre addressed fans in Glasgow ahead of his title defense
– He reflected on years of setbacks and empty-arena championship reigns
– McIntyre framed the moment as a promise finally fulfilled at home
Drew McIntyre’s return to Scotland as Undisputed WWE Champion carried weight far beyond a standard live event appearance. Speaking to the crowd in Glasgow ahead of his title defense, McIntyre delivered a deeply personal message rooted in years of expectation and unfinished business.
He reminded fans that winning the WWE Championship in front of a Scottish crowd had been a promise he repeated for years. The goal was never to win the title, but to bring it home and share the moment with the live fans who supported him along the way.
McIntyre reflected on his earlier championship reigns, acknowledging the pride he felt during that period while also admitting the disappointment that came with empty arenas. He explained that the lack of live crowds left a void that stayed with him long after those reigns ended.
The champion then addressed the emotional toll of repeated setbacks and frustrations. Despite feeling overlooked and wronged at times, McIntyre said he never stopped believing in himself, crediting his stubborn mindset and pride in his roots for pushing him forward.
That belief paid off when he finally captured the championship again and stood before a live crowd as the top champion in the company. Doing so in Glasgow transformed the victory into something far more meaningful than any single match result.
For McIntyre, the win in Berlin mattered, but the moment in Scotland closed a chapter that began during the empty-arena era. Walking out as champion in front of his home crowd marked the fulfillment of a promise years in the making.
