Drew McIntyre successfully defended the WWE Championship against Randy Orton at SummerSlam. After both men avoided each other’s finish, McIntyre was able to secure the victory with a backslide pin.
Now, Drew McIntyre will kick-off Monday Night RAW tonight. WWE made the announcement earlier today, stating that he’d open the show inside the ring. According to the statement, it looks like Orton and McIntyre aren’t finished yet.
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre set to open Raw tonight
One night after vanquishing The Legend Killer at SummerSlam, Drew McIntyre will open Raw tonight.
The WWE Champion called the victory over Randy Orton the most satisfying moment of his career. After The Apex Predator left numerous icons in his wake, McIntyre came into the WWE ThunderDome determined to halt his path of destruction. McIntyre’s pride in his accomplishment was evident in his eyes as he hoisted the title, but the fighting champion still refused to look away from The Viper.
What will be McIntyre’s next move on the red brand, and will he have a message for the battered Orton?
Find out as Monday Night Raw gets underway tonight at 8/7 C on the USA Network.
Also scheduled for RAW tonight are Keith Lee, Aleister Black, and an arm-wrestling match between Bobby Lashley and Apollo Crews.
