10 New Directions After WWE Extreme Rules 2022

7. Drew McIntyre Challenging Gunther?

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Losing to Roman on Clash At The Castle meant it was inevitable that Drew McIntyre would fall down a notch or two on WWE's ladder, at least temporarily. His days challenging for World Titles are far from over, but an excursion into the midcard won't do Drew any harm either.

Maybe he's next in line for Gunther?

The Austrian walloped Sheamus in back-to-back stunners before getting some comeuppance during a hot six-man at Extreme Rules. Meanwhile, McIntyre fell to Karrion Kross in a similarly-bruising 'Strap Match'. Can he sustain more defeats like that before the end of the year? You bet your arse he can.

Few wrestling fans mind if a loss is structured so everyone shines. To explain, big Drew can stare at the lights for Gunther in a well-booked IC Title series if he's allowed to look competitive and come close to snaring the belt he first held all the way back in 2009.

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