Jhelum Mehta
Drew McIntyre is all set to go one-on-one with Randy Orton in a full-blown grudge match. And his latest workout video might just give us a glimpse of who his inspiration is for this showdown. McIntyre and Orton have been trading haymakers since the summer, with The Viper constantly blindsiding The Scottish Warrior whenever he gets the opening. Last week, Orton nearly landed a vicious Punt Kick on McIntyre, adding even more fuel to an already out-of-control rivalry.
And make no mistake — these veterans know each other’s playbook inside out. Orton and McIntyre have squared off 12 times in singles competition, and the scorecard is dead even. Both superstars have picked up four wins apiece, with two matches ending in no contests. With bragging rights on the line, this one feels less like a match and more like a heavyweight title decider. Catch the showdown this Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
Meanwhile, outside the squared circle, the Scottish juggernaut was busy putting in reps like it’s a preseason training camp. During an intense strength and conditioning grind, McIntyre gave a nod to cricket — specifically a certain 15-year-old wunderkind who’s been batting like he’s already in the big leagues. The clip spread across social media faster than a house on fire, pulling reactions from both WWE diehards and IPL fans alike. Once again, McIntyre proved his crossover star power hits just as hard outside the ring.
Drew McIntyre’s Viral Workout Video Sparks Massive Buzz Across WWE and Cricket Fans
Drew McIntyre just cut a surprise promo for the Rajasthan Royals wunderkind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of RR’s Indian Premier League 2026 Eliminator showdown against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. And fans absolutely ate it up on Tuesday.
The WWE superstar dropped a gym video on social media while crushing a brutal workout session in a Rajasthan Royals jersey with Sooryavanshi’s name on the back. Looking locked in like he was heading into WrestleMania main event prep, McIntyre captioned the post with just two words: “Chosen One.” The clip, featuring the Scottish Warrior grinding through back exercises, went viral almost instantly.
And honestly, the nickname fits.
At just 15 years old, Sooryavanshi has been batting like a franchise player in the middle of a dream breakout season. The teenage phenom has piled up 583 runs this IPL campaign, steamrolling bowling attacks with the confidence of a veteran finisher and turning himself into one of the biggest stories of the tournament. His hype train has officially blown past cricket circles and entered full crossover territory.
With RR heading into a high-stakes Eliminator clash against SRH, Sooryavanshi now carries the kind of aura usually reserved for a white-ball megastar. Or a WWE babyface getting the monster push.
