Drew McIntyre emerged victorious at Survivor Series: WarGames, playing a crucial role in Team Vision’s triumph over Team CM Punk in the Men’s WarGames Match. The Oracle, Paul Heyman, publicly acknowledged McIntyre’s contribution on this week’s RAW, expressing his satisfaction in working with the Scottish Warrior.
Despite Heyman’s acknowledgment, it was made clear that Drew McIntyre is not an official member of The Vision faction. Here are three reasons why McIntyre has not officially joined The Vision:
- Drew McIntyre is currently suspended: The SmackDown general manager, Nick Aldis, suspended McIntyre for physically assaulting a referee last month. Although Heyman managed to include McIntyre in Team Vision for Survivor Series: WarGames, this move did not sit well with Aldis. McIntyre’s suspension is likely to resume, and if he were to join The Vision officially, it could lead to further conflict with Aldis.
- It was only a strategic partnership: The collaboration between McIntyre and The Vision was a strategic partnership aimed at achieving short-term goals. McIntyre provided the faction with a strong ally in their feud against common enemies, while also benefiting from the high-profile exposure. With both parties having gained what they needed from the partnership, it is likely that McIntyre was never intended to be a permanent member of The Vision.
- Unfinished business on SmackDown: Despite denying any involvement, McIntyre remains a suspect in the attack on Jacob Fatu. Additionally, his ongoing rivalry with Cody Rhodes, including a brutal assault on The American Nightmare before the San Diego event, indicates that there is unfinished business between the two. McIntyre’s victory at Survivor Series: WarGames could potentially lead to another shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody, which may explain his reluctance to officially join The Vision.
In conclusion, while Drew McIntyre has proven to be a valuable asset to The Vision in recent events, it appears that his future involvement with the faction remains uncertain. The dynamics of his suspension, strategic partnerships, and unresolved conflicts on SmackDown all contribute to McIntyre’s decision to not officially join The Vision at this time. Only time will tell how these factors will shape McIntyre’s path in the WWE universe.
[Edited by Parth Pujara]
