Is Brock Lesnar too powerful? Drew McIntyre's take on the Beast's real-world strength

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 7, 2025, 22:50 IST

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Drew McIntyre, gearing up for WrestleMania 41 against Damian Priest, reflected on his past encounters with wrestling powerhouses like Brock Lesnar, Mark Henry, and The Big Show. He recounted the sheer strength and intimidating presence of Lesnar during their WrestleMania 36 match.

Is Brock Lesnar too powerful? Drew McIntyre's take on the Beast's real-world strength

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Brock Lesnar is one of the most powerful in-ring competitors that one can face, whether we pick his fights from his UFC stint or WWE stint. Amid the legal battles causing disruptions in Lesnar’s astonishing wrestling legacy, Drew McIntyre’s recent remarks of having to face the Beast Incarnate inside the ring have ignited the longing among fans to witness bouts that shake up the arena. The Scottish Warrior spilled the beans on some of the most indestructible wrestlers he had the chance to be inside the ring with, including Lesnar, The Big Show, and Mark Henry.

Drew McIntyre lists the in-ring opponents with actual brute strength

As WrestleMania is less than two weeks away, The Scottish Warrior preps to go head-to-head with Damian Priest inside the squared circle. With all eyes set on the Shows of the Shows, McIntyre recalled moments with one of the most intimidating wrestlers he has been with inside the ring, first and foremost, Brock Lesnar.

Ahead of the high-stakes match against Priest at WrestleMania 41, McIntyre recently spoke on the Wafflin' podcast. While the Scottish Warrior discussed several things, one standout discussion came to be his WrestleMania 36 showdown against Lesnar. He stated, “Like when I wrestled Brock Lesnar for the title, he looks like you’ve taken a gorilla and shaved it. Also, hey, this guy, if he chooses to, can murder basically everyone on the planet—except three people.”
Additionally, McIntyre also recalled encounters with other strength-driven wrestlers like Henry and The Big Show inside the ring. He stated, “Mark Henry is one. He was the world’s strongest man. Technically, he still is on paper. When he held me up, I was like, ‘Oh my goodness, this guy is pretty strong,’ and he flicked his wrist, and I flew over his head. I landed on my feet behind him and just thought, ‘What just happened?' McIntyre mentioned how Big Show is an addition to the list of wrestlers who can “take him out” any moment if they decide to.

McIntyre’s in-ring bouts with some of the most powerful wrestlers indeed highlight his ability to take on opponents more swiftly as compared to many; however, it will be interesting to watch how this experience plays out in securing a win against Damian Priest at WrestleMania 41.
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