Drew McIntyre’s first journey to India lately has left the WWE celebrity enamoured by the colourful tradition, with the whiff of Indian delicacies and revelry of Indian cinema discovering a particular option to his coronary heart. And he’s in no temper to finish his love affair with the nation.
“I’ve been trying ahead to coming to India for such a very long time, and my journey has been nice. It’s good to lastly come to the motherland of Indian meals and get to strive so many various dishes. I really like the meals. The individuals are so good. And there are such passionate WWE followers. I didn’t take greater than 5 steps with out taking a selfie,” McIntyre tells us.
The wrestler, who is among the most adopted WWE stars of late, was within the nation for work, however took out time for all issues touristy. He additionally added a filmy twist to his journey with a gathering with Indian actors John Abraham and Karthi.
Opening up about his love for Bollywood, he says, “I’ve watched a few Bollywood motion pictures, and I’ve to admit that it’s a visible thrill experience…Actually, I’ve been studying some dance strikes, and attempting the native meals. I attempted vada pav. Somebody requested me to skip consuming the inexperienced chilli, however I needed to do it the Indian manner, so I ate the chilli, and I survived it,” he chuckles, including, “I’ve realized some candy dance strikes. After I get again to the stage, I believe you’ll be able to count on some modern Bollywood strikes from me on TV”.
What about coming into Bollywood? “Nicely, that may be superior and thrilling. Possibly that is simply part one for that,” he teases.
Aside from the tradition, McIntyre additionally skilled the love of the WWE Universe, and is proud that the nation has such passionate followers.
“The fervour is simply extraordinary. We do have a variety of passionate followers the world over. However Indian followers are extraordinarily passionate, which jogs my memory of the followers again residence. However there are extra individuals right here. They’re much louder, a lot nicer,” says McIntyre, who made his WWE debut in 2007.
In his profession of round 20 years, he has seen a variety of ups and downs, and shares that seen the world of WWE, which airs in India on Sony Sports activities.
“It retains getting greater and larger. After I first got here to WWE in 2007, I used to be 22. I believed it couldn’t get any greater. And each single yr, it has simply grown. Now, we’re in 2022, we do a number of stadium exhibits yearly. It’s simply unimaginable and all the world over. I need to make a promise to myself and a promise to India. Now that I’m bodily right here for the primary time, and have skilled love, I’m going to make it my private mission that we get a reside WWE occasion right here as a result of India deserves it,” he says.
That’s as a result of the WWE star feels “it has been so lengthy now that I would like it for myself”.
“However I additionally extra importantly need it for the individuals of India. I’ve made a promise, and now bought to maintain it. You’ve McIntyre’s phrase, and it’s gold,” he wraps up.