He is whoever you say he is.
Drew McIntyre is Drew McIntyre. Would anybody question this? No. But he is making sure that you know that Drew McIntyre doesn't play Drew McIntyre, Drew McIntyre is Drew McIntyre.
In a new interview with Sports Illustrated, McIntyre talked about some advice that The Undertaker once gave him.
"I’m at a point now where, when I walk out, there is no panic. I know exactly what I want to accomplish. I don’t play Drew McIntyre. I am Drew McIntyre. As Undertaker once told me, ‘Don’t play the wrestler. Be the wrestler.’. At the time, ’Taker was my mentor, a role assigned by Vince [McMahon], and I had no idea what he was talking about. I was a wrestler, obviously, right? Now, almost 15 years later, I have a much different appreciation for his lessons. I know who I am every time I step out there, and I know what I’m aiming for; and that’s Roman."
Although the in-ring aspect of McIntyre's career is important, the former WWE Champion's ambassador role is even more important. In the interview, McIntyre talked about his role in the upcoming Special Olympics.
“Everything about Special Olympics makes my heart beat. It’s such a positive, exciting atmosphere to be with the athletes. This might be surprising to some, but I’m not always comfortable around people. Sheamus had a party not too long ago, and my wife was dragging me from the corner to speak with people. But Special Olympics is different. I love being there and hearing the stories of the athletes. I’m there to inspire them, but they’re inspiring me.”
Recently, McIntyre visited Special Olympics athletes in Nashville in promotion of SummerSlam. Click here to read more.
Special thanks to Sports Illustrated for the quotes above.
