Drew McIntyre just can’t help himself when it comes to CM Punk. Even when the Scottish Warrior tries to give his longtime rival a compliment, he somehow finds a way to turn it into an insult — and this time, Punk’s physique was the target.
While speaking on the Raw Talk podcast, McIntyre discussed his age, physical conditioning and how much longer he plans to wrestle. The 41-year-old explained that people often assume he’s older because he’s been appearing on WWE television for nearly two decades. However, Drew pointed out that he’s still several years younger than veterans like AJ Styles and John Cena, meaning he believes he has plenty of time left in the ring.
That’s when CM Punk’s name came up. McIntyre admitted he’s genuinely surprised Punk is still wrestling at 48 years old and even acknowledged that his rival has improved his physical condition. For a brief moment, it almost sounded like Drew was going to say something nice about Punk. That didn’t last long.
“I’ve still got a few more years in the wrestling first and like you know I’m amazed Punk’s still going. There’s one thing I can compliment him on. He’s 48. He’s still going. And he got himself in better shape.”
McIntyre immediately made sure nobody confused that compliment with actual praise. He clarified that Punk was only in better shape compared to how he looked previously, before delivering a pretty nasty assessment of his rival’s physique.
“I mean, better shape for him. Let’s not go crazy now. He doesn’t look like me. He’s just better shape for him. So skinny, so fat at the same time. Before now, he just got in all right shape.”
But Drew wasn’t finished. He then mocked fans who have praised Punk’s body transformation, suggesting people are getting carried away with how much his rival has improved.
“Everyone’s like, ‘Have you seen the changes? He looks so good.’ I’m like, remember, we’re WWE. Like he’s not walking to Mr. Olympia. He’s like if he walks on to Mr. Bloody Chicago, the local area that he lives in stage, never mind Mr. Olympia.”
The host couldn’t stop laughing at McIntyre’s comments and pointed out how funny his constant shots at Punk have become. Drew, however, insisted he wasn’t trying to be funny.
“Yeah, I hear that a lot. It’s just not intentionally funny. I just tell the truth.”
Of course, McIntyre and Punk have plenty of history. Their rivalry became one of WWE’s most personal feuds in 2024, with both men repeatedly targeting each other through promos, social media posts and physical attacks. Things eventually came to a head when CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre in their brutal Hell in a Cell match at WWE Bad Blood 2024. McIntyre has also previously insisted that his issues with Punk extend beyond WWE television, so it’s hardly surprising that he’s still finding opportunities to take shots at his former rival.
What makes Drew’s latest comments even funnier is that he’s been going through his own physical transformation while away from WWE. McIntyre revealed in the same interview that he’s now weighing around 285 pounds after working with a personal trainer and changing his diet. He also claims he’s bigger, leaner and moving better than he has in years.
So while Punk has been getting attention for improving his physique, McIntyre apparently thinks the comparisons should stop right there. Drew might be willing to admit Punk looks better than he used to, but he clearly isn’t about to put his rival in the same category as himself. Their WWE rivalry may have ended inside Hell in a Cell, but McIntyre is still taking every opportunity to get one more shot in — even if it’s about Punk’s body.
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