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Ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship match against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40, Drew McIntyre faced a major setback when his ring gear was lost in transit. This mishap has raised questions about its authenticity, with some speculating that it was orchestrated for dramatic effect.
### The Lost Gear
According to McIntyre, his gear was indeed lost by UPS. This was confirmed by Jason Baker, who revealed that his wife had to work tirelessly until 6 AM to create new gear for McIntyre.
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“His gear was legit lost. Not a work. You suck. My phenomenal wife left #WrestleMania40 Night One during the show, stayed up until 6 am, and had replacement gear ready before the start of Night Two. She’s an absolute legend! #proudhusband.”
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### McIntyre’s Reaction
McIntyre initially appeared to make light of the situation, joking about CM Punk during a backstage interview. However, it became clear that the mishap was genuine when McIntyre’s wife was spotted rushing to the arena with the replacement gear.
### The Aftermath
Despite the setback, McIntyre put on an impressive performance against Rollins. However, his championship reign was cut short when Damian Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and defeated him.
Conclusion
Drew McIntyre’s WrestleMania 40 mishap was 100% legitimate. While the incident may have added an element of drama to the event, it also showcased the dedication of McIntyre and his team to overcome adversity.
#### Additional Points
- McIntyre has been vocal about his desire to regain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
- It remains to be seen when McIntyre will get his rematch against Damian Priest.
- McIntyre’s wife has been praised for her incredible efforts in creating the replacement gear on short notice.
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