Drew McIntyre has made some stunning and controversial comments about the physical appearance of the current WWE roster, stating that he believes “85% of our guys don’t look like they should be in WWE.” During a candid conversation on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, the former WWE Champion lamented what he sees as a decline in the physical standards of modern professional wrestlers.
McIntyre explained that when his non-wrestling friends watch the product, they are often taken out of the show by the look of some of the performers, which he sees as a major problem for the company’s presentation.
“Serving Me My Fast Food”
“These days, no offense, but 85% of our guys don’t look like they should be in WWE,” McIntyre stated. “My buddies… they’ll turn on the wrestling for a while to see what you’re up to. It’s cool to see people. ‘Oh, Logan Paul’s on there, and he’s killing it. You know, the Roman Reigns, what a freaking star.’ Like, that comes on the screen, comes right off the screen. You’re a freaking giant. There’s these other guys that look like they should be serving me my fast food, McDonald’s or whatever.”
He continued, explaining how this lack of a larger-than-life look can cause casual viewers to tune out. “And my buddy’s like, ‘I could kick their ass.’ It takes me out of it. And I’m like, ‘Oh, you know, they’re good at wrestling.’ And eventually, you’ll connect with them, but I’m not gonna watch it long enough. I changed the channel. It’s like, Jesus, guys, get in the frickin’ gym. At least get something that grabs your attention.”
A Generational Shift
McIntyre’s comments reflect a long-standing debate in professional wrestling about the shift away from the bodybuilder-type physiques that were common in the 1980s and 90s towards a more athletic, but often smaller, presentation that is more common on the independent circuit and in the modern era of WWE.
The “Scottish Warrior” himself is known for his impressive physique, standing at 6’5″ and weighing over 250 pounds. He detailed his own intense diet and training regimen on the podcast, revealing that his caloric intake is currently at 6,000 calories per day as he looks to add more size. “I’ve gained like, 15 pounds in five weeks with this diet,” he revealed. McIntyre’s clear pride in his own physical condition seems to be a major factor in his criticism of his peers.
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