Hold onto your kilts and prepare the haggis because WWE Clash at the Castle is storming back to the UK! This time, the rambunctious wrestling event is taking over Glasgow on June 16 at the OVO Hydro arena, and rumors are swirling about a titanic title match to headline the night.
In today’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the ever-reliable Dave Meltzer dropped a bombshell: Drew McIntyre is slated to challenge Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship. Grab your popcorn and your bagpipes, folks, because this showdown is shaping up to be a blockbuster!
A Homecoming Hero and a Money in the Bank Heist
Drew McIntyre, Scotland’s prodigal son, is expected to receive a hero’s welcome. But in a twist of classic wrestling irony, McIntyre’s been cast as the villain while Damian Priest basks in the glow of babyface glory. This dynamic duo’s beef has been marinating for months, reaching a boiling point when Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank contract at WrestleMania 40. Picture this: McIntyre had just vanquished Seth Rollins for the title, and BAM! Priest swoops in, stealing the belt faster than a Scot chugs a dram of whisky.
Now, after some much-needed R&R to nurse an injury, McIntyre’s ready to reclaim his glory. On the latest “WWE Raw,” he threw down the gauntlet, challenging Priest to a title match. Forget the King of the Ring tournament – McIntyre’s got bigger fish to fry.
The Plot Thickens: Will Punk Play Spoiler?
Meltzer’s crystal ball reveals two possible endings to this Highland fling. Either McIntyre triumphs, sending the Scottish crowd into a frenzy, or CM Punk crashes the party, costing McIntyre his shot and stoking the flames of their fiery feud. Punk’s knack for playing spoiler could add a twist more shocking than a haggis recipe gone wrong.
The Road to Clash at the Castle
Before the tartan takeover in Glasgow, WWE’s bringing the regal drama to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. While Priest isn’t defending his title there, he’s got his sights set on McIntyre, prepping for what promises to be an epic clash.
Mark your calendars and set your bagpipes to loud – WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 is coming, and it’s going to be legendary. Will McIntyre reclaim his throne, or will Priest and Punk play spoiler? Tune in to find out!