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Drew McIntyre’s Incredible WrestleMania Week Rules For Fans

By Craig Ballantyne • Published 16th April 2025
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Drew McIntyre has laid down the rules for fans attending WrestleMania Week.

The week of WrestleMania is always the busiest of the year for pro wrestling. On top of the big event itself, there are dozens of official WWE events and independent shows in and around the host city, which this year is Las Vegas.

With that in mind, Drew McIntyre has taken to social media to give fans a list of do’s and don’t’s that will help make the week better for everyone concerned.

“It’s WrestleMania week, the most exciting time of the year and pro wrestling is on fire. We’re in the golden age beyond golden age and the whole industry is descending on Vegas, the whole world is descending on Vegas. The eyes of the world are on WWE. I’m worried about you guys. I’m concerned you’re gonna f*ck it up. So I’ve taken it upon myself to put together some do’s and dont’s, a little PSA so you can have the best time at WrestleMania so if you have a bad interaction or experience or you f*ck things up, then it is totally on you for not listening to Drew McIntyre.”

The most important thing is to show respect to wrestlers, who are likely going through a hectic time.

“Let’s start with the dos. Be respectful to any wrestlers and each other. But, you know, mostly us, it’s our busiest work week of the year. If you see us in a hurry, don’t get in our way, we’re probably trying to get to an appearance so you can actually see us at the appearance or maybe we have an hour and we’re trying to get it the gym or something crazy like seeing our family and friends that we never ever ever ever see, especially from another country like myself.”

While WWE is the big game in town, McIntyre reminds fans that independent companies are also putting on incredible shows.

“Support local indie wrestling. I used to love doing the independent shows around WrestleMania, especially when I was the Evolve champion, I nicknamed WrestleMania week wrestling week because there’s so much going on. The atmosphere is incredible, support independent wrestling.”

In the past few years, wrestlers have been vocal about fans demanding autographs at airports, especially since many are actually just looking to make a quick buck by selling the merch on eBay. McIntyre reminds fans not to do it, calling the practice “bullsh*t.”

“Don’t hang around the airport with a bunch of merchandise to sign. It’s bullsh*t. It’s taking the p*ss. It’s taking advantage. It’s WrestleMania, there’s plenty of signings and photo ops you can go along to. We’re just trying to get our stuff, say hi to a few people, say thank you for coming to Mania, and go to the hotel to begin the biggest week of the year.”

“Speaking Of The Hotel, F*ck Off. Stay Away From The Hotel.” – Drew McIntyre Warns “Creepy” Fans

This also extends to hanging around hotels, which wrestlers essentially see as their home for the week.

“Speaking of the hotel, f*ck off. Stay away from the hotel. That’s the safe space. Imagine that’s our house for the week because it is our house for the week. It’s our home for the week. We have our family and friends there, some of the superstars have kids, respect their personal space. Would you like someone coming in to your house and shoving a camera in your face and your kid’s face. Think of it that way.”

The Scottish Warrior then gave another reminder not to interrupt stars speaking to their friends and family, or hang around being “weird.”

“Don’t interrupt people if they’re in the middle of a conversation with their friends or family or linger near and be weird. Again, there’s plenty of chances to meet people during the week and if you see a superstar in the wild or on the street or the gym or a restaurant, maybe there’ll be an opportunity to say, ‘What’s up’ and take a quick photo. Don’t ask for merch to be signed and once again, not the f*cking hotel.”

Finally, McIntyre tells fans not to use wrestlers’ real names, saying it’s a sure fire sign they “need to run the f*ck away.”

“Shoot names. Government names. Don’t call people by their real names. That’s a sure fire sign we need to run the f*ck away. I’m called Drew so I’m pretty much screwed, this is more to do with the girls. It’s very creepy, don’t do it.”

Drew McIntyre will face Damian Priest at WrestleMania 41, and on SmackDown, an huge stipulation was added to the bout.

H/T to Fightful for the above transcription.