During an interview with Wrestling 101, Dave ‘Fit’ Finlay was asked about the British & Irish wrestlers coming into the spotlight in recent times. here’s what he had to say…

What do make of the current crop of British and Irish stars in both the WWE and TNA?
I think it is great. I know Sheamus and Drew McIntyre quite well, and the one downside for me is that they are quite heavily influenced by the American style of wrestling and the American way of life which is quite easy to get caught up in. I think both Drew and Sheamus have tried to keep to their roots, they are both great guys and have learnt alot and picked up alot quickly, I’ve spent a bit of time with both of them and they have been to my house. Hopefully they are able to keep a little of Britishness about them rather than getting influenced too much by the American way of life.

Drew McIntyre and Booker T beat Christian and Mark Henry.
After the intermission, Lilian said it was her honour to introduce Scotland’s own Drew McIntyre. The place went crazy when his music hit and McIntyre made his way to the ring wearing a Scotland football shirt. He milked the entrance and posed with the flag before entering the ring and taking a microphone. Loud ‘Drew’ chant also. Drew said ‘Oh My God’ a few times. He said that just a few weeks ago he wrestled in front of 80,000 people at WrestleMania but it’s nothing compared to coming home and wrestling in Scotland. He said he isn’t just saying that, he means it from the bottom of his heart.

McIntyre said he wanted to give us a little history, he says that he’s been drunk in a lot of places, Japan, Australia etc, he can’t remember half of the places he has been drunk but last Friday (13th) he was on Sauchiehall Street and he met up with old friends from Glasgow Uni and they went to all the local nightspots, Garage, Campus and when they closed at 4am they went to Corinthians until 7am. Cheers for the local mentions. He then said something else and that whatever it was he said was because we were Scottish and we were mental. Was something about being drunk anyway.

McIntyre then said he wanted to find his mum and dad who were in the crowd, he was looking and telling people to point them out to him and for his parents to wave. A few people waved leading McIntyre to say ‘that’s not you’. Funny. Eventually, he found them and they were actually only a few rows behind us. McIntyre says he wants the crowd to give his parents a round of applause because if it wasn’t for them turning the lights down low twenty-six years ago, having some romantic time and coming together there would be no Drew McIntyre. They got a great cheer.

McIntyre said he had one more thing to say but Christian interupted to boos. Christian said how Scotland sucks and how we were all stupid and ‘dobers’. I’m assuming McIntyre told him to say that, local word for ‘idiot’ but I’ve not heard it in ages. Henry then came out and Christian said Drew’s homecoming match would be special because it’d be a Handicap Match.

Cue Booker T, huge pop. The match started with lots of ‘Christian Sucks’ chants. Christian was really over as a heel. McIntyre and Booker won eventually when Booker hit the Scissor Kick. After the match, Booker thanked the fans for all the love and said that when Booker T gets a new partner, they need to do the Spin-a-rooni. McIntyre did a pretty awful version before doing a kip-up. T and Drew clapped fans hands before exiting up the ramp. Great part of the show.
Report by Dot Net reader Craig King
Credit:Prowrestling.Net

The Uso’s and Percy Watson defeated Drew Mcintyre, Tyler Rekks and Curt Hawkins.

The Uso’s and Mason Ryan defeated Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins and Drew McIntyre

Mason Ryan and The Usos def. Drew McIntyre, Tyler Rex and Curt Hawkins

The Usos teased not having a partner before hometown Ryan came out to an ovation. Drew worked the crowd really well, and in his excitement snapped Hawkins’ cane which went flying into the crowd. Ryan got the pin after doing less than five moves.

In the baack, we’re shown Heath Slater watching the monitor because we have nameless local wrestler making his debut. He brings over Drew McIntyre and Drew wonders who is going to win this one.

Ryback defeats Danny Lerman

After the match, Slater tells Drew that he is going to tell Ryback that Drew called him an idiot.

The Great Khali, Alicia Fox, & Natalya vs. Drew McIntyre & The Bella Twins

Khali and McIntyre started this match. Khali dominated McIntyre. After a few seconds, McIntyre tagged in one of the Bella Twins then left the ring and walked back to the locker room.

Khali chose Alicia Fox as his replacement. Alicia Fox dominated one of the Bella Twins and pinned her for the win.

As you will know by now, Drew was on the winning team for the Team Johnny Vs Team Teddy match.

Drew later posted on his twitter that he hurt his shoulder during the match, but he wasn’t going to let that stop him from going on!

David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Drew McIntyre and The Miz defeated Zack Ryder, Kofi Kingston, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Booker T and Santino Marella

Will just be me catching up with Drew updates…

I just had to say, it was good to see this trending on twitter on Sunday night. Well Done to Kristy for getting that sign on TV!