Drew McIntyre Breaks Silence After Brutal Hell in a Cell Defeat to CM Punk at WWE Bad Blood

Drew McIntyre has spoken out following his intense defeat to CM Punk inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Bad Blood. The premium live event in Atlanta marked the climax of a nine-month rivalry between the two superstars, who faced off in a brutal, bloody match that opened the show. Punk ultimately emerged victorious, but not before both men left everything in the ring.

The Hell in a Cell bout was a throwback to the viciousness that defined early matches of its kind. WWE officials were reportedly very pleased with the match, with some backstage believing that Punk and McIntyre had brought back the “sense of danger and ferocity” that classic Hell in a Cell matches were known for. The match was praised for its intensity, with both superstars pushing each other to their limits.

Following the show, it was reported that Drew McIntyre required 16 stitches to close a wound on his head after being busted open by a toolbox. Taking to Twitter, McIntyre shared three images from the match, including a close-up of his stitches, captioned simply: “I saw red.” The physical toll from the match was evident, with both men showing the effects of their Hell in a Cell encounter.

The Hell in a Cell match was originally planned to be the main event of the night, but those plans changed due to the return of The Rock later in the show. Despite the shift in placement, McIntyre and Punk’s match captivated the audience and delivered on its promise of a brutal, high-stakes contest.

WWE officials backstage were reportedly thrilled with the Hell in a Cell match, with many feeling that CM Punk and Drew McIntyre successfully reignited the intensity and danger that defined the earlier days of the Hell in a Cell stipulation. Their performance was said to have recaptured the ferocity that longtime fans of the match type have been craving.

The rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre has been brewing since January, with Punk’s injury at the Royal Rumble setting off months of mind games, interferences, and heated confrontations. Their match at Bad Blood marked the conclusion of this fierce rivalry, with Punk securing the final victory.