Being famous has its perks—but for Drew McIntyre, riding the subway isn’t one of them.
In his interview on Pub Darts, the WWE Superstar revealed how much his life has changed due to his success in wrestling. One of the most unexpected parts? Just how difficult it is to do normal things without getting swarmed by fans.
“The other week I was contemplating whether to get the Tube, and I was like… you just can’t,” McIntyre admitted. At 6’5″, nearly 280 pounds, with long hair and a signature beard, Drew knows he can’t exactly blend in. “I don’t like people looking at me all the time, but I’m 6’5 with long hair and a beard and 280. People are gonna stare no matter what.”
He reflected on the contrast between now and the earlier days of his career. “I’ve also been at the point where nobody gave a f** and I was walking along,”* he said. “Now I prefer the way it is, especially before retiring one day.”
Despite the challenges, McIntyre says he wouldn’t trade it. He also echoed advice from Bobby Lashley that stuck with him: “One day someone’s not going to want to talk to me or do interviews with me. So I want to do everything now.”
The fame may be limiting his freedom, but Drew’s determined to make the most of the moment—no matter how many stares come with it.
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