Drew McIntyre Reveals Claymore Kick Origin Story

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre has built a reputation for dropping opponents with one of the most devastating finishers in the business—but according to him, the iconic Claymore Kick started with a wardrobe malfunction.

During an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up to promote Survivor Series: WarGames, McIntyre was asked about what it feels like to kick a grown man in the face. His answer quickly turned into a hilarious story that fans won’t soon forget.

The host noted that there were football players on set who “specialize in hitting people,” and asked Drew to describe the feeling of landing his finishing move. That’s when McIntyre explained the unintentional birth of the Claymore:

“Oh, it’s wonderful. You know, I’m 6'8", 280 pounds, and I love just kicking people in the face.”

He then detailed how it all came from an embarrassing near-miss back in the day:

“The move came around by accident, actually. I created it when I was younger. I used to wear these tight leather pants when I was a kid, and I ran to kick somebody in the face—just a regular big boot. I realized the pants were going to split. I kicked up my other leg, hit my opponent on the face. The reason I did it is because my crotch was going to burst open in those tight leather pants. I’m Scottish. We don’t love underwear. It could’ve been embarrassing.”

And with perfect comedic timing, he closed it with a line no one will forget:

“And that’s where the Claymore came from. And I developed it. It resulted in world title after world title after world title. And what I’m saying is—the secret to success is tight, tight leather pants.”

From close calls to championship gold, McIntyre turned a potential wardrobe disaster into one of WWE’s most iconic moves. Whether you’re a fan of his raw power or his quick wit, this story just adds to the legend of Drew McIntyre.

What do you think of the Claymore’s hilarious origin story? Do you prefer finishers with attitude or precision? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know your favorite wrestling finisher of all time.

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