5 directions for Drew McIntyre following WWE Day 1

.Few superstars on the current WWE roster are as gifted as Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior is undoubtedly an embodiment of brute strength.

The former two-time WWE Champion was last seen in action at the WWE Day 1 pay-per-view. In an ongoing rivalry with Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss, Drew locked horns with Moss on the first night of 2022.

The match was intriguing as both superstars gave their all. Madcap Moss, with Corbin's help at ringside, created chances aplenty to put The Scottish Warrior away. In the end, Drew's belief and resilience were too much for Moss as he was nailed by a devastating Claymore thereby succumbing to defeat.

Some truly sick power on display by @DMcIntyreWWE... 😳 💪#WWEDay1 is streaming LIVE exclusively on @peacockTV in the U.S. and @WWENetwork everywhere else! pic.twitter.com/3T6YYn1WL3

— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022

One thought the win for Drew would have given closure to this chapter with Corbin and Moss. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be. Post the match, McIntyre was in a backstage interview when Corbin and Moss attacked him. They used a steel chair and put it on his head before Corbin smashed him with a steel frame from the set.

The deplorable action of the heels has all but confirmed this rivalry is far from over, with Drew still having a lot on his plate as the next edition of SmackDown approaches. Having said this, one would also hope to see The Scottish Warrior ascend to championship glory again in the time to come, which we have been so accustomed to seeing.

In this article, we look at five directions for Drew following his win at WWE Day 1:

#5. Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss continue to be a thorn in Drew McIntyre's path

What have Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss done?!?!#WWEDay1 @BaronCorbinWWE @riddickMoss @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/8QMI3uEUdN

— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022

With the devastating attack McIntyre received at the hands of Happy Corbin in a backstage segment at Day1, his rivalry with Corbin and Moss is far from over.

Drew will be out for revenge on the upcoming edition of SmackDown. It will be interesting to see how this feud continues to shape up, with a contest between McIntyre and Corbin on the cards.

#4. A Royal Rumble berth beckons for The Scottish Warrior

What a year. First British Royal Rumble winner. 2x WWE Champion. First-ever British WWE Champion. A chance to lead from the front in these uncertain times & now 2x #SLAMMY winner for male Superstar & Overall Superstar of the Year. We do it for you. Thank you all, genuinely ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NfbxEWqQm9

— Drew McIntyre (@DMcIntyreWWE) December 23, 2020

Drew McIntyre soared to win the Royal Rumble in 2020, outlasting 29 other superstars. There's no reason he can't do the same in 2022.

The Scottish Warrior will compete in the Royal Rumble Match at the namesake pay-per-view on January 29, 2022. He could look to challenge Brock Lesnar again, if he's still WWE Champion, by winning the event for a second time.

Drew beat The Beast Incarnate at WrestleMania 36 to win his first WWE Championship. A repeat will be very pleasing for his fans.

#3. Drew McIntyre could look to put his name in the Intercontinental title picture

Shinsuke Nakamura won the IC Title in August.

In the 93 days since winning the title, he has defended it a total of ONE single time on WWE TV.

Why do they always book his IC/US Title runs so awfully? pic.twitter.com/3nv7AFse1u

— Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) November 14, 2021

After losing the WWE Championship to The Miz, who cashed his Money in the Bank contract at Elimination Chamber last year, McIntyre hasn't been able to get his hands on any title.

Despite multiple attempts, gold has eluded the former WWE Champion, and Drew will want to change that in the new year. A title The Scottish Warrior could look to challenge for is the Intercontinental Championship.

While Sami Zayn is the #1 contender for Shinsuke Nakamura's title, a three-way contest involving McIntyre could certainly be an enticing proposition if WWE takes that route.

#2. An opportunity at the SmackDown Tag Team titles could be a possibility

WHAT. A. MATCH. ☝️#AndStill #WWEDay1 pic.twitter.com/uSvRCwawiX

— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022

Despite winning the RAW Tag Team Championship on two previous occasions, Drew McIntyre has never won the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.

The Scottish Warrior could look to capture the title on the blue brand if an opportunity arises. The Usos, the reigning champions, having conquered New Day at WWE Day 1, will look for a new competition on SmackDown.

Drew, possibly with a partner in Mansoor, can challenge the champions and ascend to his first SmackDown Tag Team Championship. This will give a much-needed push to the Saudi Arabian superstar also.

#1. The Universal title could be up for grabs in a Reigns vs. McIntyre encounter

492 Days of Greatness 🏆⚡
The #GOAT @WWERomanReigns ☝️ #UniversalChampion

Acknowledge him. #RomanReigns #RomanEmpire #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/LROwao4WpQ

— Reeta JaiS♥️RoMaN FoReveR (@REetALvzRoMaN) January 4, 2022

Since Roman Reigns could not compete at WWE Day 1 due to COVID-19, Lesnar participated in the WWE Championship match and won the title.

With Brock now a champion on RAW, The Tribal Chief doesn't have a challenger for his Universal title on SmackDown. Drew could step up as a worthy contender. The two had previously locked horns at Survivor Series 2020 in a Champion vs. Champion Match where The Scottish Warrior, unfortunately, came up short.

Revenge will surely be on the mind for Drew. Dethroning The Head of the Table for his Universal Championship will be sweet for the former WWE Champion.