Drew McIntyre has been one of the top superstars in WWE over the past couple of years. He was considered to be one to end the historic reign of Roman Reigns at Clash At The Castle 2022. However, The Scottish Warrior has not been seen on WWE programming since April. Fans have been wondering about his ongoing situation.
Drew McIntyre rose to popularity after his stellar performance in the 2020 Royal Rumble. He eliminated Brock Lesnar to a thunderous reaction. McIntyre went on to win the WWE Championship multiple times since then. At WrestleMania 39, he clashed with Sheamus and Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship in a losing effort.
The two time WWE Champion has not been seen on WWE programming since suffering the loss at Mania. It was reported that Drew McIntyre was not satisfied with his creative direction. WWE has been putting him in random storylines in recent times. Moreover, the Scottish Warrior has not won any titles lately.
These are some of the reasons why Drew McIntyre is unhappy with his creative booking. Besides, his WWE contract is also expected to end this year or early in 2024. The WWE management and McIntyre have not reached common ground yet. There have been conflicting reports about his ongoing situation.
WWE is scheduled to host Money In The Bank on London this on July 1st. This will be the first event in the United Kingdom after Clash at the Castle. McIntyre wrestled in the main event of the show against Roman Reigns. He would have defeated The Tribal Chief had it not been for a surprise debut from Solo Sikoa.
Drew McIntyre’s performance the last time WWE went to the UK
Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns (via WWE)WWE had a show in Wales, UK, in September 2022, which was called Clash At The Castle. The main event of the show witnessed a much-awaited clash between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre. The buildup to the match had been spectacular, and fans expected that McIntyre would finally get his deserved win against Reigns. He also had full support from his home crowd in the stadium.
The match received applause and praise from WWE fans and critics. Drew McIntyre even came out with a special edition of his theme, which was enhanced with “Broken Dreams.” However, Solo Sikoa interrupted during the last moments of the match, costing McIntyre the match.
The event ended with Tyson Fury coming to the ring and consoling McIntyre. The two Champions received a standing ovation from the crowd as they sang American Pie together as the show went off-air.
