According to reports, McIntyre needed 16 stitches to close the gash on the top of his head, which likely resulted from Punk’s barrage of attacks using a toolbox.
Key Takeaways
- Drew McIntyre faced his rival, CM Punk, in the opening match of Bad Blood 2024.
- The hate-fueled match was brutal, as both opponents were left bloodied.
- While Punk’s cuts were minor, McIntyre’s required 16 stitches.
The Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk on October 5, 2024, apparently left McIntyre not only defeated but also injured.
Drew McIntyre posted a series of pictures on X on October 7, 2024, showing him bloodied and stitched up after the match. He captioned the post, “I saw red.”
I saw red. pic.twitter.com/ISLHfKWnrD
— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) October 6, 2024
The duel between the Scottish wrestler and CM Punk within the cell was intense, earning praise from fans as a legendary battle, an all-time classic, and one of the greatest HIAC matches in the sport’s history.
The fight was so brutal that both Superstars required oxygen masks afterward. Punk could only speak four words while being given air: “Somebody call my wife.”
“SOMEBODY CALL MY WIFE”
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) October 5, 2024
– CM PUNK 😂#WWEBadBlood pic.twitter.com/bXJxWcaZO9
Those who watched the match have concluded that the cut on McIntyre’s head came from the multiple hits he took from a toolbox.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com, McIntyre needed 16 stitches for the wound. “What a match,” he added.
We're told Drew McIntyre got 16 staples after his match but is otherwise fine.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) October 6, 2024
What a match
After a 30-minute back-and-forth match, the Bad Blood 2024 opener ended when CM Punk wrapped his knee in a chain and pulled off a successful GTS.
However, the brutal match did not spare Punk from any injuries, as his head was also cut open after a head-first collision with the cage fence. Although, his condition was not nearly as bad as that of his defeated opponent.
drew on his knees covered in blood while cm punk yells pray to your god i have no words #WWEBadBlood pic.twitter.com/8AH0zy7Q9Y
— .⋆✮rey✰⋆˙ (@thejudgementgay) October 5, 2024
Their intense rivalry has spanned for nearly a year, beginning when CM Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series in November 2023.
Their feud escalated with numerous confrontations and interferences. Punk cost McIntyre several matches, including a world title match at Clash in the Castle, by posing as a referee and hitting McIntyre with a low blow.
McIntyre retaliated by attacking Punk on SmackDown, leaving him bloodied and stealing a sentimental bracelet belonging to Punk.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Drew McIntyre made history by becoming the first British wrestler to win the WWE Championship.
- Before fully committing to wrestling, McIntyre earned a master’s degree in criminology from Glasgow Caledonian University.
- As a youth, McIntyre played football for the Prestwick Boys Club and considered pursuing a professional career in the sport before choosing wrestling.
