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Drew McIntyre is currently embroiled in a grueling rivalry with CM Punk, which is set to culminate in a potential final showdown at Bad Blood 2024. However, WWE seems to have already planted the seeds of his possible WrestleMania 41 feud on RAW. The Scottish Warrior could face an expected name, who could come out of retirement after nine years at Royal Rumble 2025.
The name in question is none other than Wade Barrett. The rumors arose after McIntyre gave the 44-year-old an ultimatum, leading to a spine-chilling face-off between the two on RAW this week. For the first time in a long while, WWE teased Barrett's in-ring return, and this could prove to be a giant leap toward this dream encounter.
The former Intercontinental Champion could make a surprise entrance in the Men's Royal Rumble Match next year, marking a return to the squared circle after 3,225 days. In a shocking turn of events, Wade Barrett could eliminate Drew McIntyre from the match, setting the stage for an intriguing feud, which fans have been clamoring for a while.
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The Showcase of The Immortals has been host to several dream matches and monumental moments in the past. Therefore, WrestleMania 41 serves as the perfect stage for this highly anticipated showdown between the two men. Barrett returning at the Royal Rumble 2025 and eliminating McIntyre could set up this dream match for The Show of Shows next year.
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It remains to be seen whether the Stamford-based promotion has plans to feature this feud at WrestleMania 41. Nonetheless, WWE has already planted the seeds for a potential future showdown between Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett on this week's episode of RAW.
Wade Barrett is open for a match with WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre
Although Wade Barrett retired from in-ring competition a long time ago, there is still a lot of wrestling left within him. During a conversation with AceOdds, the 44-year-old commentator showed sanguine thoughts on coming out of retirement for a match. However, the one name he stated was Drew McIntyre.
Barrett said that if he had to lace up his boots for one last match, it would be against McIntyre. He expressed his desire to compete against The Scottish Warrior in a dream match at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, which he hailed as "the pinnacle of British wrestling."
It looks like the former Intercontinental Champion is open for a match with Drew, the seeds of which have been seemingly planted on RAW this week. While it may not happen in the United Kingdom, Las Vegas could be the host city to witness this dream match at WrestleMania 41.
It will be interesting to see whether WWE showcases any tension between Wade Barrett and The Scottish Warrior in the coming weeks and where their confrontation will lead to.
