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Straight Shoot UNFILTERED is back, and this Thursday morning we are serving up a feature that hits right at the heart of WWE’s storytelling. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu are colliding at the perfect time, and the stakes could not be higher. For Drew, it is another Samoan roadblock in his quest for validation outside of Roman Reigns. For Fatu, it is the proving ground that can turn him from breakout act to made man.

From Fatu cutting Drew off on the mic to the wild brawl that left McIntyre laid out, this feud feels raw, personal, and necessary. No titles required. Just pride, frustration, and the fight to prove who belongs at the very top.

On top of that, Darrion drops in with a Reddit rant from a fan walking away from WWE after 30 years, ICYMI delivers a Scott Hall and Blade Hart throwback, and we officially kick off our first Straight Shoot giveaway as we march toward 100k strong.

Settle in, grab your coffee, and dive into why McIntyre versus Fatu is the storm WWE needs right now.

By MrTeshk — Straight Shoot Unfiltered

In professional wrestling, timing is everything. Right now, the collision between Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu feels like the kind of story that elevates both men with zero downside. This is not filler. This is not forced. It is organic, it is personal, and it is necessary.

Drew McIntyre has been clawing at the main event scene since WrestleMania 36, but every time he gets close, the same obstacle looms: the Bloodline multiverse. First it was Roman. Then Solo. Now, enter Jacob Fatu. It is the cruel irony of McIntyre’s story. Another Samoan brick wall is standing in the way of his championship dreams.

Here is the truth though. Drew does not need a title to be a top guy anymore. He is shoulder to shoulder with Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and Randy Orton. That is the level he is on. WWE can plug him into any main event and the story feels big because Drew carries that weight now. His presence alone makes a feud with Jacob Fatu feel important. This is not about gold. It is about pride, frustration, and proving a point.

On the other side is Jacob Fatu, the Samoan Werewolf. A force of nature. He has made waves in the Bloodline chaos but he is still carving his space in WWE. Interrupting Drew McIntyre was not random. It was calculated. You do not make your name by picking fights with mid-carders. You cement your status by stepping into the fire with top-tier players, and Drew McIntyre is exactly that.

The beauty here is simple. Fatu loses nothing in this feud. If he comes out swinging and holds his own, he is instantly legitimized. If he beats Drew, he skyrockets. If he falls short, he still stands tall as the man who went toe-to-toe with a former world champion and never blinked.

When Fatu cut off Drew’s excuses and yanked the mic out of his hand, it was a statement: “I am not here to wait my turn. I am taking it.” That raw, face-to-face energy is what fans crave. No scripts. No filler. Just two men who believe they are the better fighter and are ready to prove it.

Then came the violence. A Glasgow Kiss to light the fuse, followed by a wild brawl that ended with Fatu standing tall over McIntyre. That moment told the audience everything. This is not a one-off. This is a war.

For Drew: It gives him a meaningful story outside of chasing Cody or Roman, while keeping him tied to the Bloodline universe where his frustrations remain valid.

For Fatu: It is the ultimate proving ground. Beat Drew and you are a made man. Hang with Drew and you are already a threat.

For WWE: This is fresh, physical, and unpredictable. Two athletes who thrive in chaos and are ready to beat the hell out of each other on live TV.

McIntyre said it best: no lies told. He always has another Samoan standing in his way. That is the magic of this story. For Drew, it is another heartbreaking obstacle. For Jacob, it is the chance of a lifetime. For us as fans? It is can’t-miss television.

We came across a lengthy post on Reddit this week that pulled no punches. It came from a fan who has been watching WWE for more than 30 years, and after decades of loyalty, they said it was finally time to let go. Not because of one moment, but because of a long list of frustrations that, in their eyes, WWE has no interest in addressing.

The post started with what they felt was the loss of “real wrestlers.” Too many performers, they argued, are now using WWE as a launch pad to Hollywood instead of dedicating themselves fully to the craft. They pointed to The Rock and John Cena as examples of the path, but felt that the pipeline has only grown stronger, leaving passionate wrestlers behind while “nepo babies” and crossover stars take up the spotlight.

Then came the issue of ticket prices. From regular shows to Premium Live Events, the poster claimed the costs have become so inflated that the average fan can hardly afford to attend. And when you combine those prices with what they felt was a lack of originality and creativity in the shows themselves, the value just was not there.

The fan also targeted WWE’s monopolization of the industry. They saw the partnerships with TNA and AAA as less about collaboration and more about WWE tightening its grip. To them, crossovers and title swaps had become predictable, played out, and lifeless. Even worse, they felt this approach squeezed other promotions out of the spotlight rather than giving them room to breathe.

Annual talent cuts were another sore point. They described the frustration of seeing favorites like Keith Lee and others with potential released, while performers they considered less deserving were pushed higher on the card. It tied into their larger criticism of WWE’s lack of meritocracy. They singled out the Bloodline story as an example of nepotism running wild, saying the never-ending family saga felt like a bad sequel on repeat. And they did not hold back on specific names either, going as far as to say that certain stars had “no business in WWE” but still occupied prime spots because of who they were related to.

From there, the post got even sharper. They called out the presence of “idiot right-wingers” in WWE, from Hogan to Kane to Undertaker, and even included The Rock after his recent public comments. They argued that wrestlers stepping into political discourse only made it harder to take the product seriously, and that WWE was leaning too much on celebrity appeal rather than proven wrestling merit.

Another gripe was the flood of sponsorships and ads. PRIME bottles, Slim Jims, Maybelline. The poster said WWE has become an intrusive billboard that constantly hammers products fans do not care about. Ironically, they admitted this was one of the few areas where they missed Vince McMahon’s approach.

The heart of the post circled back to storytelling. Repetitive arcs, constant tag team splits, endless family feuds, and belts treated like props. They listed ideas that might freshen things up: fewer championships, more cross-brand title defenses, giving NXT talent bigger chances, and even flipping the script by letting men manage women as a way to use under-featured performers more creatively.

But what hit hardest was their perspective on race and representation. They described watching Black wrestlers get booed or ignored by crowds regardless of performance, pointing to Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill as examples of talent who still face extra hurdles. They argued that WWE does not do enough to protect or elevate these wrestlers, and contrasted the harsh criticism Black women receive with the leniency given to white performers like Tiffany Stratton.

Finally, at the top of their list was Saudi Arabia. With WrestleMania 43 now confirmed for Riyadh, the poster called it their breaking point. They referenced Jamal Khashoggi, human rights issues, and what they described as the openly racist treatment of Black wrestlers in Saudi shows. For them, WWE choosing Saudi Arabia as the home of its biggest spectacle was the final straw.

The Drop? This was not a quick rant. It was a long, thought-out list from a fan who clearly gave WWE years of their time, money, and passion. Now, they are walking away. But it raises the bigger question for all of us: is this fan spot-on, partially right, or way off base?

Wrestling nostalgia hit social media this spring when a photo of Scott Hall (Razor Ramon) alongside Blade Hart, son of Bret “The Hitman” Hart, made the rounds online. Originally shared in April 2025, the shot spread quickly among fans who called it a touching reminder of the bonds between wrestling families.

It is another glimpse into how the legacy of legends like Hall and Hart continues to live on through the next generation.

Closing in on 100,000 Strong – GIVEAWAY TIME!

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