Drew McIntyre addressed the audience at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday following his first defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship.
The 40-year-old defeated Shinsuke Nakamura at the non-televised WWE Live show. It was his first appearance since defeating Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match on Friday Night SmackDown to capture the title.
POST Wrestling listener Gordon provided video of McIntyre’s post-match speech, where he reflected on finally bringing the championship to his home country in front of a live crowd. Gordon said that McIntyre got a “monster” reaction when he made his entrance.
“You’ve probably heard me repeatedly make you a promise that I’m going to win the WWE Championship and I’m going to bring it back to Scotland,” McIntyre told the crowd. “Well, the first time I won the WWE Championship, unfortunately the world had to go shut down on us, didn’t it?”
McIntyre’s first two WWE Championship reigns occurred in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, largely in empty arenas.
I won it twice, and I’m proud of what we did during that period. We gave people an escape during scary times, but I swore I would get the title back. And it has been years and years of disappointment. I’ve been screwed over but still believing in myself because I’ve got this weird condition that makes me mental: I’m Scottish.
Last night, you couldn’t have written it any better. I won the WWE Championship. And the very first place I was able to walk out in front of live fans as the number one wrestler on planet earth was Glasgow. Where I can fulfill my promise.
Born in Ayr, McIntyre has frequently cited his local roots. He referenced his time at Glasgow Caledonian University, where he earned a master’s degree in criminology before signing with WWE.
“I’m from 40 minutes down the road,” he said. “Some of you know I went to Glasgow Cali Uni for 4 years. I’ve been in America for 18 years so bear with me my funny Scottish-American accent. I apologize but I’m as Scottish as you get.”
During the address, McIntyre pointed out family members in attendance and paid tribute to his late aunt.
The champion also revisited the memory of Clash at the Castle in Cardiff in 2022. That night saw him lose to Roman Reigns following interference from Solo Sikoa, ending with an impromptu singing segment with Tyson Fury that McIntyre described as the “worst moment” of his career.
Remember Clash of the Castle, the first one when I wrestled Roman? I got screwed over by Solo. That was the worst night in my career and it sent me on this downward spiral that I knew would end with this title.
But there was a moment that night, it was the worst moment of my career when I had to sing a stupid song with Tyson Fury so I want to make it up right now. I don’t have a great voice as you saw, so I’m gonna need some help.
McIntyre concluded by leading the arena in a rendition of ‘Flower of Scotland,’ dedicating the moment to the Scottish national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
“I want to show them all and the Scottish football team, that Drew McIntyre started it for Scotland, by winning the WWE Championship,” he said. “So lads, we need you to get through the group stage at least at the World Cup.”
Drew McIntyre’s post-match address at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow tonight after a live event defense against Shinsuke Nakamura. Video courtesy of POST Wrestling listener, @yogib82.bsky.social
— POST Wrestling (@postwrestling.com) January 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM
