Drew McIntyre Reportedly Taking time Off From WWE
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Following a brutal Steel Cage Match, Drew McIntyre is expected to take a
break from WWE programming to recover from injury.
by Eliza Stone | ST. LOUIS – 2025/05/25 12:47:58
Drew McIntyre, a prominent figure in WWE, may be stepping away from the
ring for a while. After a fierce match on the May 24th edition of
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, reports suggest that this could
be his last appearance on WWE television for an indefinite period.
During the event,McIntyre battled Damian Priest in a Steel Cage Match.
Despite his best efforts, McIntyre was defeated after Priest executed a
devastating Con-Chair-To. Priest then left the cage, leaving McIntyre
unconscious.
According to sources, McIntyre is expected to be absent from WWE
programming for the foreseeable future. insiders indicate that the former
WWE Champion has been “working hurt for some time,” and the match on
Saturday was strategically designed as a storyline exit to allow him to
rest and recuperate. As of now, there is no confirmed timeline for his
return.
This development follows McIntyre’s punishing defeat at
WWE Backlash: St. Louis, where he endured another notable
beating. Following that event, Triple H provided an update, alluding to
McIntyre’s compromised physical state.
Impact on WWE
McIntyre’s absence will be noticeable, as he has been a key player in
WWE’s main event scene since his resurgence in 2020. Whether this marks
a prolonged hiatus or a temporary break for recovery remains uncertain.
McIntyre’s absence will be felt, as he has been a key figure in WWE’s
main event scene since returning to prominence in 2020.
What is a Con-Chair-To?
The Con-Chair-To is a professional wrestling move that is known to cause
serious injury.
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