Drew McIntyre’s return to Glasgow as the new WWE Champion boosts his credibility as a favorite to retain on home soil; punters may back McIntyre for a successful title defense or shorter outright odds at the OVO Hydro given momentum and crowd support.
Drew McIntyre Touches Down in Glasgow as WWE Champion
Footage showed Drew McIntyre arriving at the airport in Glasgow and declaring he had fulfilled his promise to bring the title home. The champion said: “Said I was bringing this title home. Took a few years, but I never lie. Officially on Scottish soil as WWE Champion. I’d say it’s surreal but it’s not. It was about time. Thank God, I am home.” McIntyre noted his local ties, mentioning university and childhood proximity to the city.
How He Won the Title
McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match on SmackDown to recapture the WWE Championship for the third time. Including a previous World Heavyweight Championship reign, McIntyre is now a four-time world champion within the promotion.
Implications for the Glasgow Live Event and Betting Markets
The champion’s homecoming sets up a charged atmosphere for the OVO Hydro live show on Saturday. From a sporting-betting perspective, McIntyre’s momentum and hometown reception could shorten his odds for a successful defense or prompt wagering on match props (decisive finish, pinfall/submission, or interference scenarios). Punters should watch early market moves and bookmaker adjustments, as local support and recent title change often influence lines and live betting liquidity.
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Drew McIntyre has returned home to Scotland as the new WWE Champion. WWE has a live event at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday. McIntyre arrived in the city earlier today and WWE posted footage of him at the airport, where he proclaimed that he had fulfilled his promise to return to the country [...]
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