Drew McIntyre first signed for WWE back in 2007. At the time the Scottish Superstar was 21 years old and essentially still fresh in the business. The former NXT Champion recently spoke to WrestlingINC regarding his release in 2014 and how it helped ‘mature’ him and shape his current successful run.
“What’s changed from my first stint is that I don’t take anything for granted,” confirmed McIntyre. “I’m a lot more mature and I don’t have negativity in my life. Partying isn’t as important to me anymore like it was when I was younger. I focus very much on the job and my goals and dreams…” McIntyre elaborated further, saying that “They say opportunity is everything you’ve got. I didn’t realize that the first time around because I had lost perspective.”
When asked if he wanted to return to WWE or NXT and McIntyre made it clear that he wanted to do to the developmental brand. “I had a lot of conversations with Triple H and I made it clear if I come back, I would like to go to NXT,” admitted McIntyre. “You need those experienced leaders because that makes a difference in the product,” McIntyre stated. “NXT had lost a couple of people and I felt I could really make a difference going in there.”
*Credit to WrestingINC for the transcription