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Drew McIntyre Receives Unfortunate Update Amid WWE Hiatus
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Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE television since May. A new report suggests his return is not expected to happen soon.
McIntyre has been missing since his Steel Cage Match against Damian Priest at Saturday Night's Main Event. That match appears to have been the conclusion of their long-running feud.
Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest got into a brutal Steel Cage match at Saturday Night Main Event.# — Oneily Arena (@OneilyArena) May 25, 2025
No Immediate Plans For McIntyre's Return
According to WrestleVotes, there are no creative plans in place for Drew McIntyre. This indicates his hiatus from the company will continue.
Speaking on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, the outlet noted that McIntyre's return is not imminent. However, his absence is being felt on the show.
WrestleVotes stated that when McIntyre does return, he should be put back into the main event scene. "Nothing on the pipeline recently, which tells me it's not imminent," they reported.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Alex Bierens"When he's ready, if I was booking, I'd put him right on the top," the report continued (H/T to "I think the guy deserves it and you could tell, when he's not on TV, like as of late, the show is lacking a little bit."
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McIntyre On Real-Life Issues With CM Punk
Before his feud with Priest, McIntyre was in a heated rivalry with CM Punk. The two stars competed in three high-profile matches.
In a recent interview, McIntyre addressed the nature of their feud. He acknowledged that there was genuine animosity between them.
He admitted to a real-life dislike for Punk. However, he also stated that personal issues do not have to interfere with business.
McIntyre believes their rivalry was proof that personal tension can enhance storytelling. He noted this is possible when both performers are great at what they do.
McIntyre's career is a story of redemption and main event success. During his first WWE run, he was dubbed "The Chosen One" and captured both the Intercontinental and WWE Tag Team Championships.
After being released, he reinvented himself on the independent circuit, most notably winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
He returned to WWE in 2017, where his career ascended to new heights. McIntyre is a two-time WWE Champion, a one-time World Heavyweight Champion, and a former NXT Champion. His crowning moment came after winning the 2020 Men's Royal Rumble, leading him to defeat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36.
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