11 Main Event Mistakes WWE Have Made In 2022
6. Trash ‘Til The Castle (April 15)
One of WWE’s most infuriating weapons in lieu of an organically-built story arc are stall tactics.
It has been plainly obvious since their meeting at Survivor Series 2020 that Drew McIntyre has been the most logical choice to dethrone Roman Reigns when the time arrives. Some contend he’s been the heir apparent since his WWE Championship coronation over Lesnar at WrestleMania 36.
These odds only strengthened with the announcement of Clash At The Castle, WWE's first major PPV… ahem, “Premium Live Event” in the United Kingdom in 30 years in 2022. One would be hard-pressed to pinpoint someone in WWE who’s better equipped to garner a stronger reception from a UK contingent than Drew. So naturally, to coincide with the announcement, The Scottish Warrior called his shot on the 15 April 2022 episode of Smackdown.
Just one problem. The show’s in September, and WWE now has five months to kill.
For the last three months, Drew has been stalling for time by keeping Bloodline sycophant Sami Zayn from bailing out of their matches. He had a wildly entertaining, but ultimately pointless match alongside RK-Bro against The Bloodline where his interaction with Reigns was limited. Currently, he’s enmeshed in a ceaseless gauntlet with perennial rival Sheamus and The Brawling Brutes in the name of crowning a number one contender for the show in Wales.
At the time of this writing, the show is still six weeks away. Let’s hope WWE mercifully shifts to Reigns and McIntyre after SummerSlam.