25 Worst Wrestling Moments Of 2020

25. Drew McIntyre’s First Reign Ends With No Fans

Timing is everything.

Drew McIntyre winning the WWE Title in front of exactly zero punters at WrestleMania 36 sucked for him, but the Scot showed himself to be a true leader by refusing to moan about it. Instead, McIntyre pointed out that a lot of people were suffering around the world due to the pandemic, so he didn’t have a lot to complain about. He was still living his dream.

However, WWE refused to ride out his first title reign until fans were back in. Drew lost the belt to Randy Orton at Hell In A Cell 2020. He'd regain it on the 16 November Raw, then drop it to The Miz at Elimination Chamber following a Money In The Bank cash in. Again, timing is everything.

The fact McIntyre never appeared once in front of fans with the belt is rubbish. Incredibly, Drew would have to wait until 2026 for that feeling. His entrance on the 16 January edition of SmackDown was personally satisfying - it was the first time the big man had strolled to the ring holding that belt in front of a sell out crowd, and it had to feel good.

Seeing him dance around the ring like an excited teenager after winning the 2020 Royal Rumble contrasted mightily with the sound of a giant fan accompanying his first title win at 'Mania 36 inside the quaint Performance Center. Thankfully, McIntyre got his moment after all, but that doesn't mean anybody needs to like his WWE Title losses in 2020 (first and foremost) or 2021.