Drew McIntyre gears up for the Orton challenge

WWE fans as current champion Drew McIntyre will be taking on Randy Orton in the grand finale. Ahead of the keenly-awaited clash, Drew spoke to TOI on facing Randy, how he is different from his previous opponent - Brock Lesnar and more. Excerpts:You had beaten Brock Lesnar to win the WWE championship.

Now you defend the crown against Randy Orton on Sunday. How do you view the two opponents?They both are very different. Brock Lesnar is one of the most dangerous competitors and he comes straight at you and you have to pretty much be ready from the word go.

Randy Orton, on the other hand, will do whatever it takes to win. He plays a lot of mind games and is very slippery -- and is called a Viper -- a snake. But he is still one of the best in the world and is willing to do whatever it takes and even took on his own friend and mentor Ric Flair.

He gives it his all. He is dangerous in the ring. Unlike Brock, he is willing to go the extra mile and play those mind games to get the job done.

How do you look at your own chances in the clash?My chances are great. I am the WWE champion and have worked 20 years to get to this position. I am frustrated with Randy and I know that he wants me to get emotional and even get angry which is his goal so that he can use those frustrations and emotions against you.

I am not going into that and willing to play the game just like chess. I am willing to go move for move and I am not going to dive in head first. How have your training schedules been affected by the Covid pandemic?I am always watching WWE footage.

The other night I was watching Randy Orton vs Edge -- one of the greatest wrestling matches ever. I was watching them in my garage gym and that’s where I am training now. The day I walked