Wow, 15 years, can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday I was stepping into that WWE ring for the first time. It’s crazy how time flies, right?
So, I signed with WWE back in 2007. Fresh-faced and maybe a little naive, I was ready to take on the world. They gave me the name Drew McIntyre and off I went.
My official debut was on SmackDown!, October 12, 2007. Man, I still remember that day. I was so pumped, so full of energy. Dave Taylor was there with me, which was cool. We were just a couple of guys, ready to make our mark.
And then, bam, I started making a name for myself. I got into the ring and I just did my thing. I showed them what I could do, how hard I could hit, how I could move. I guess people started to notice because I got more matches, more airtime. It was all happening so fast.
- I worked hard every single day.
- I pushed myself to the limit.
- I never gave up.
But life throws you curveballs, you know? In 2013, I met Taryn at a bar in Tampa. She’s amazing, by the way. It was a tough time for me. I had lost my mom the year before. It hit me hard. I started partying a lot, trying to forget, trying to cope. It wasn’t healthy, but it was all I knew at the time.
And food, let’s talk about food. I love a good egg omelet with bacon and cheese to start the day. Lunch? Give me some meat and salmon. Dinner, I try to keep it low carb. It’s all about balance, you know?
Things got real rough, I got into some bad spots, and I was really going through it. I made mistakes, had my ups and downs. But I learned, man, did I learn. I learned about myself, about life, about what really matters.
The comeback.
Then I came back, stronger, better. I started to win big, big matches. I was more determined than ever. I felt like I had something to prove, to myself, to everyone. The main event, the championship, it all happened. It was like a dream, but it was real, it was my life.
Looking back, it’s been a wild ride. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The highs, the lows, the struggles, the triumphs, it’s all part of the journey. And I’m still here, still fighting, still doing what I love. So here’s to 15 years, and hopefully, many more to come.
