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Drew McIntyre Makes Shocking Claim About Rhea Ripley — She Responds

By Monika Thapa • Published Jul 23, 2025 07:38 EDT
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Drew McIntyre knows how to capture attention, both in the ring and online.

Earlier this year, the WWE superstar sent social media into a frenzy with his now-iconic “bored at work” tweets. First posted during WrestleMania 40, McIntyre’s comic message, paired with candid selfie featuring moments from the ring, racked up millions of views and tens of thousands of replies within hours.

He followed up his original viral post with a slight variation, such as “Still bored at work lol,” at WrestleMania 41 during his match against Damian Priest, further boosting his status as a top social media draw. Fans quickly adopted the phrase, turning it into a meme and even inspiring its own merchandise line in the WWE Shop.

Social Media Showdown: Drew vs. Rhea Rhea Ripley’s Stinkface Spot and Her Response

Speaking recently on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, McIntyre reflected on the surprising power of social media in building his personal brand and connecting with fans. He revealed how his humorous tweets have given him massive online recognition. He also jokingly acknowledged Rhea Ripley for her remarkable social media engagement through the ‘stinkface’ spots during her matches.

He remarked, “I’m here to take everybody out. It’s amazing to watch it grow. It’s unbelievable the power of social media. I learned being outside the company, specifically the last two years, the power of it and watching the platform grow. From an engagement perspective, the most powerful in the company besides Rhea Ripley’s a**. I’ve seen the numbers. These are facts.” [H/T Fightful]

Drew McIntyre found himself in hot water after making this comment on social media that many fans perceived as inappropriate. The joke was delivered in a lighthearted manner, but it led to negative reactions from a significant portion of the fanbase, accusing him of crossing a line. But Rhea Ripley was quick to defend him.

The Eradicator tweeted, “Guys… I understand. But it really wasn’t malicious.”

The “stinkface,” made famous by WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, is a move Ripley has made her own at house shows. Most recently, Ripley teamed with IYO SKY to deliver a double stinkface to Nia Jax, igniting the live crowd and sending the moment viral across social media. Ripley’s stinkface has become a much-viewed, talked-about highlight, reserved mainly for non-televised house shows where wrestlers have more freedom to experiment and entertain.