Drew McIntyre has admitted that he is not 100% ahead of his match with Damian Priest at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
During his match at WWE Backlash, McIntyre took a South of Heaven chokeslam from Priest off a platform and through a table. With McIntyre hitting the floor upon impact, fans were concerned for the former World Champion following the nasty bump.
At the post-show press conference, Triple H noted that the Scottish wrestler was “a little banged up, but totally fine.” While speaking with Jay Reddick of The Orlando Sentinel, McIntyre provided more information. Noting that he is struggling to turn his head and is working hurt, the former World Champion also added that it is a risk that comes with the job:
“I can’t turn my head all the way left yet… Working hurt is just what happens if you’re an athlete, especially as the years go by. If you’re injured, it is something to take care of. Maybe back in the day, we would have taped it up and gone with it. In the past, I have worked with muscle tears and breaks, which isn’t the most sensible thing, but the way we operate now, you want to last for the long run.”
Drew McIntyre To Take On Damian Priest One More Time
McIntyre and Priest previously faced off at WrestleMania 41 in a Sin City Street Fight, which saw McIntyre pin Priest one year on from their previous encounter, which saw Priest cash in his Money in the Bank contract and win the World Heavyweight Championship. Once again looking to end things, both men will face off on May 24th Saturday Night’s Main Event, this time in a steel cage match.
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