Former NXT Champion Drew McIntyre recently had an interview with Fightful.com where among other things; he discussed his time away from WWE in detail.

McIntyre returned to WWE after a 3-year hiatus in 2017 and despite having been in the promotion before, he was signed to the company’s development wing NXT.

Discussing his re-signing with the company, Drew revealed that he was considering a run with New Japan Pro Wrestling until he talked to The Game, Triple H:

“I was thinking I was gonna go to New Japan probably ‘cause I really wanted to go there and really wanted to work there. Then I got a call from William Regal, who’s a bit of a mentor of mine, who told me we’d take a call with Triple H. We spoke, and decided the next move was WWE and NXT in particular.”

Drew also talked about his release from the company back in June 2014. He said that he was a little surprised by the move and claimed that even the fans were surprised by his release.

Though he went on to admit that he couldn’t have made a transition to a more serious role in WWE after the 3MB skit without taking a break from the company.

Apart from this, Drew McIntyre also talked about building himself back in the independent circuit and more. You can check out his full interview at this link.

Drew McIntyre recently got the chance to work with the Undertaker once again when he teamed up with Shane McMahon to face Taker and Roman Reigns at the Extreme Rules PPV.

During his recent interview with TVinsider, the Raw Star discussed this bout and revealed his experience of wrestling with the Dead Man among other things.

McIntyre first recalled how he had the opportunity to work with the former World Champion once 10 years ago. He claimed that he was all around him at the time and the Phenom was pretty much a mentor to him.

Talking about his recent experience of working with the Last Outlaw, Drew said that it was great to have him back because he is on a different level of thinking now and he understands everything Taker is talking about:

“I’m at a point where I understand everything now (what) he is talking about, and it doesn’t sound like riddles like it used to when I was a kid. I didn’t quite understand how the business worked quite yet. “

Drew McIntyre also commented on the high praise he received from the Rock. He said that it was unexpected and it’s a big inspiration to him to have that kind of backing from somebody he admires so much.

Apart from this McIntyre discussed things like being one of the bigger guys on WWE roster, possible feud with Braun Strowman and more. You can check out his full interview at this link.

Drew McIntyre has taken to social media to release a statement regarding what happened in the closing moments of last Tuesday’s Smackdown. Roman Reigns had been scheduled to make a challenge for a match at SummerSlam in the closing segment but a bunch of steal beams ended up falling in his direction, almost crushing the multi-time world champion underneath.

WWE would later issue a statement that the incident was due to “forklift driver error.” This explanation hasn’t satisfied some who feel that there might actually be a WWE Superstar behind what happened, however.

• WWE Reveals New Details Regarding Roman Reigns Segment

Drew’s statement can be viewed below:

Drew McIntyre Statement On Roman Reigns Incident

“Even though they couldn’t get the job done, this whole Roman Reigns situation has become something of a ‘Who done it?'” said McIntyre. “Was it Drew McIntyre? Was it Elias? Could it be Ric Flair? Maybe it was Ryan Shamrock? My god, it could be Eric Bischoff’s new assistant, you know? The one with the peg leg? Does this all sound ridiculous to you?”

McIntyre then continued to say that WWE contacted him and asked him to make a video professing his innocence.

“I’m going to put this to bed right now,” McIntyre continued before giving 5 reasons as to why he is not the person who attacked Roman:

“1. I don’t give a damn.
2. I wouldn’t have missed.
3. I really don’t give a damn.
4. Has anyone watched the product the past, I don’t know, 5,6,7 months? I love beating up Roman Reigns and bragging about it, and I would do it to his face.
5. Do you see those damns floating around that I give? No you don’t, because there aint any.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave some high praise to current WWE star Drew McIntyre while doing a recent interview. 

“The Great” spoke with TMZ Sports while in New York City this week to do promotion for the “Hobbs & Shaw” movie that is set to open in theaters on Friday.

During the interview, the former WWE Champion was asked who he thinks is the next Rock or John Cena, or the next big Superstar in WWE.

The Rock noted that he’s not too sure but he knows a lot of guys are working hard. He recalled spending time with Roman Reigns, who is in the film, this week and they talked about all of the WWE stars. This included everybody who has potential and who doesn’t.

“I like Drew McIntyre, The Rock stated before adding,” I think he’s got a great look and a great build. Especially as he continues to hone in on his craft and connect with the audience.”

It didn’t take long for McIntyre to respond to The Rock’s comments as he took to his official Twitter account to write the following: 

The Rock wasn’t in attendance for the recent RAW Reunion Special and his status for the first episode of SmackDown Live on FOX that takes place October 4th is still up in the air. 

As of this writing, McIntyre has yet to receive an opponent at SummerSlam pay-per-view event takes place on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Roman Reigns is preparing for his next match under the WWE banner on pay-per-view.

The former WWE Universal Champion is slated to team up with The Undertaker to take on Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a No Holds Barred Tag Team Match at Extreme Rules. 

Reigns took to his official Twitter account where he wrote the following to mock McMahon and McIntyre before their showdown: 

“The Big Dog” was referencing a few things in this tweet. First, it was Monday’s episode of RAW in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Arena that saw McIntyre and McMahon beat Reigns and Gary Garbutt (Cedric Alexander) in a tag team match. 

The other thing was Kevin Owens hitting McMahon with a Stunner following Reigns beating Dolph Ziggler in the headliner of Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live. These were the go-home show for each brand for Extreme Rules.

WWE presents the Extreme Rules pay-per-view event on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA at the Wells Fargo Center that will air on the WWE Network.

The early betting odds for this match have been released as Reigns and Taker are favored to win the contest while McMahon and McIntyre are the underdogs. 

• Betting Odds For WWE Extreme Rules

WWE continues to release videos featuring Superstars talking about the impact that EVOLVE Wrestling had in their careers on their official YouTube channel this weekend.

On Sunday, WWE posted a video of Drew McIntyre recalling how EVOLVE helped shape his career.

“I wanted to show the world who EVOLVE was and get the chance to start learning how to be a true main event player,” said McIntyre. “And [to] actually get to apply all the lessons I had learned in WWE but never got to put them into practice.”

He added, “EVOLVE was my training ground for becoming the Drew McIntyre you know today.”

Drew McIntyre Thanks Gabe Sapolsky

In addition to the video, “The Scottish Psychopath” also took to social media to post a message to EVOLVE promoter Gabe Sapolsky ahead of the big 10th anniversary celebration.

“Representing EVOLVE as champion across the world was one of the most important chapters of my career,” McIntyre wrote via his official Twitter page on Sunday. “Had a lot of fun & learned so much. Thank you, [Gabe Sapolsky, and] I’ll be watching next Saturday.”

EVOLVE Wrestling celebrates their 10th anniversary with a big event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13th. The special will stream live via the WWE Network starting at 8pm Eastern Time / 5pm Pacific Time.

What are your thoughts on Drew McIntyre’s past run in EVOLVE Wrestling, and the upcoming 10th anniversary special on WWE Network? Sound off in the Comments section below.

(H/T to WrestleZone for transcribing the above Drew McIntyre quote from the WWE YouTube video.)

It looks like The Undertaker has himself a dance-partner for WWE’s biggest event of the summer.

According to local advertising, “The Dead Man” will be standing across the ring from a certain “Scottish Psychopath” when this year’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view comes to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sunday, August 11th.

The local ads in the Toronto market are listing The Undertaker vs. Drew McIntyre as one of the featured matches at the WWE SummerSlam event on 8/11.

Undertaker Teams With “The Big Dog” At WWE Extreme Rules

The Undertaker will team with Roman Reigns in a tag-team match against McIntyre and Shane McMahon at this Sunday’s WWE Extreme Rules PPV at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so it would make sense from a booking standpoint that the two would splinter off into their own singles rivalry.

As noted, Dave Meltzer (@DaveMeltzerWON) reported in a recent issue of his Wrestling Observer Newsletter that The Undertaker personally requested to work with McIntyre when discussing plans with WWE officials for his return to the ring earlier this year.

It’s also worth noting that the decision for Undertaker to stick around after WWE Extreme Rules has been part of the plan since he returned, as his WWE contract calls for a specific amount of appearances and matches per year.

WWE Extreme Rules Results At SEScoops.com This Sunday

Speaking of the WWE Extreme Rules show, which will be available on pay-per-view and will stream live via the WWE Network, featured below is a look at the current advertised lineup heading into this Sunday:

WWE Extreme Rules 2019

* Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch vs. Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans (WWE Universal & RAW Women’s Titles)
* The Undertaker & Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon & Drew McIntyre (No Holds Barred Match)
* Kofi Kingston vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Title)
* Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss (SmackDown Women’s Title)
* Drew Gulak vs. Tony Nese (WWE Cruiserweight Title)
* Daniel Bryan & Rowan vs. New Day vs. Heavy Machinery (SmackDown Tag-Team Titles)
* Aleister Black vs. TBD

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com this Sunday for live WWE Extreme Rules results coverage to follow the latest developments in the rumored Undertaker / Drew McIntyre singles rivalry saga.

For now, share your thoughts on The Undertaker vs. Drew McIntyre as the choice for his WWE SummerSlam match and more in our Comments section below.

WWE brings up stars from NXT to the main roster regularly, however, in the past few years, only a few of the NXT call ups have been able to make their mark on the main roster.

During a recent interview with Sam Roberts on Not Sam Wrestling podcast, Drew McIntyre talked about a number of things and also revealed his advice for the talents being brought up from NXT.

McIntyre said that the NXT Stars should not lose the factor that brought them to the dance. Continuing on the topic, he said that Raw and SmackDown are very different from NXT.

Drew explained his comments by saying that in NXT, people have more time to tell a story while the matches at Raw and SmackDown are like commercials for the characters and future PPVs.

According to him, telling a story in 30 minutes in NXT is easy but to continue the momentum, the stars need to figure out what brought them to the dance and how they can tell the story in hand in 5 minutes in main roster to get themselves over.

Apart from this, Drew McIntyre also talked about people complaining about the lack of opportunity in WWE, returning to the company from indies and more. You can check out his full interview at this link.

Drew McIntyre Sends Message To Roman Reigns

Drew McIntyre is preparing for his scheduled match against Roman Reigns in a singles contest at Sunday’s WWE Stomping Grounds pay-per-view event in Tacoma, WA.

This is a rematch from WrestleMania 35 where the former WWE Universal Champion went over. Now, McIntyre is looking for some retribution. He took to his official Twitter account where he wrote the following message:

WWE Stars Exchange Words

Dana Brooke and Sarah Logan continue their exchange of words on social media. The two stars have taken an accident into a feud on Twitter to get some buzz and reaction from fans.

It all started when Brooke was working a singles match against Logan at Monday’s Main Event TV taping and Brooke was busted open during the match when she took a knee strike on the apron that led to her hitting the ring post with her face.

As a result, the referee put up the “X” signal. She was taken to the back to get checked by the trainers. You can see the full exchange below:

We have heard some worrying rumors about the health of the former WWE Champion Sheamus, however, one of his closest friends Drew McIntyre is denying these report.

McIntyre was recently interviewed by talkSPORT and when asked about the Celtic Warrior, the Scottish Psychopath said that he is proud of everything he has done but we shouldn’t believe everything we read on the internet:

“To see him go on and win multiple titles, Royal Rumbles, Money In The Banks and pretty much everything you can win is really awesome, I’m so proud of everything he’s done, but I wouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet.”

For those who don’t know, Sheamus competed at WrestleMania but he hasn’t been featured much on WWE programming after that. The former World Champion has been off TV since before the Superstar Shakeup.

He reportedly suffered a concussion during a 6 Men Tag Team match on the SmackDown episode following WrestleMania and the company has kept him away from WWE programming ever since.

His history with spinal stenosis has also been a matter of discussion and some reports have gone as far as suggesting that the former United States Champion might be nearing the end of his career.

Sporting News recently interviewed Drew McIntyre where the Monday Night RAW star spoke about a wide range of topics.

During the interview, McIntyre spoke about the positives of WWE introducing the Wild Card Rule. This creation was revealed back on the May 6th episode of Monday Night RAW by WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. This is a rule where three members of RAW and SmackDown can appear on the other brand.

This is a continuation of a rule that changes by the week regarding how many stars are allowed to appear on the two weekly television shows that WWE presents – Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live.

According to McIntyre, he thinks the positives of it comes down to surprises and uncertainty with the shows as fans never know who is going to show up.

“I think it changes things up. It’s never happened before. People online like to complain all the time, but the truth is, I’m still a fan. When I was watching the show, I always liked when a surprise happened. The element of surprise is pretty cool and it keeps things fresh, so I think it’s interesting. Of course, last week when I came out there were three “SmackDown” guys in the ring and I told them this isn’t “‘SmackDown presents ‘RAW’” so anyone that shows up on “RAW,” on my show, is going to get their arse kicked.”

Drew McIntyre has continued to assert his dominance amongst RAW’s top Superstars ever since his return to WWE, firmly establishing himself as a main event player for the promotion. It’s a far cry from his initial “Chosen One” run that eventually ended with him as a part of joke act, 3MB.

Speaking with Sports Illustrated, McIntyre thanked two Superstars in particular for helping him to refocus and rededicate himself to wrestling, admitting that he lost himself to going out and partying. Those two Superstars are Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels.

“I don’t know why, but Kurt chose to work with me for one of his final matches in TNA, but he made me look like a million bucks,” said McIntyre. “Then, a few years later in WWE, he made me look like an absolute killer. I humiliated Kurt and made him tap out to his own ankle lock. I can never thank Kurt enough for what he has done and continues to do for me.”

Earning A PhD In Wrestling

When McIntyre returned to WWE in 2017, his contract did not state that he needed to perform extra NXT shows or attend the mandatory skills classes at the WWE Performance Center like other NXT talent. But he did so, regardless, in an effort to further hone his craft and improve as a Superstar.

Shawn Michaels was more than happy to help him with his journey.

“I wanted to be there and I wanted to improve,” said McIntyre. “So I went to Shawn and asked if I could join his class. I would have done anything to get that one-on-one time with him.”

He confessed that “The first rule of Shawn’s class is that you don’t talk about Shawn’s class. But what I can tell you is it is an environment where everyone pushes each other very hard and you do receive honest criticism. No one has the mind that Shawn does in the ring. I looked at that period of time as getting my PhD in wrestling.”

Championship Opportunity

This commitment has seen him rise through RAW’s rankings. McIntyre is one of the competitors fighting for a championship opportunity this Sunday at Money In The Bank during the Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

“I’ve never had a world title shot, ever, in my WWE career, so I’m going to need to win the ‘Money in the Bank’ contract to take that opportunity,” said McIntyre. “In order to spread my message of eradicating complacency to the superstars complaining on social media, I need to become champion.”

Money In The Bank takes place this Sunday, June 19th from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

While working the current WWE European tour that’s going on, Drew McIntyre has been making the media rounds to promote the live events. The star of Monday Night RAW spoke with News 18 about a wide range of pro wrestling topics.

Among the topics, a potential program with former WWE Champion AJ Styles was talked about. They have never worked a singles match in the past and that includes in WWE, Impact Wrestling, and the independent scene, according to McIntyre. This is something that he wants to happen.

“We were trying to set up the match but that never quite happened. So, we just kept missing each other. When I came back to RAW, he was on SmackDown. Now, we are finally on the same show.

When I first started wrestling, like 18 years ago, it was guys like AJ, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Low Ki who were the new generation of wrestlers with different styles, trying to get the attention. I am very much looking forward to that (battle).”

This feud will have to wait another month. Styles will challenge WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins at the Money In The Bank pay-per-view event while McIntyre will take part in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

RAW Superstar, Drew McIntyre, has revealed which wrestler he would like to have a match against before they retire from in-ring competition: John Cena.

In an interview with Express UK, “The Scottish Psychopath” confessed that a matchup with Cena would be an undeniable “notch on my belt.”

“A match with John Cena is on my list,” McIntyre admitted. “I never had a singles match with John Cena. Before he hangs it up officially, I definitely want that match. A victory would be another notch on my belt.”

Cena has been working a highly reduced schedule at this point in time. He has been selectively appearing for WWE for big-time angles and moments due to outside commitments. He recently brought back his Doctor Of Thuganomics gimmick to confront Elias during WrestleMania 35.

For what it’s worth, McIntyre actively trains at Hard Nocks South gym. The connection? John Cena owns that establishment.

The gym recently uploaded a tweet featuring McIntyre in their facilities, pulling an incredible 500 pounds:

Drew McIntyre recently had his biggest WWE match to date at WrestleMania 35. He would lose to a returning Roman Reigns.

He is scheduled to be a part of WWE’s upcoming Money In The Bank ladder match. McIntyre will compete against Braun Strowman, Ricochet, Baron Corbin, Ali, Randy Orton, Andrade, and current Intercontinental champion, Finn Balor.

Drew McIntyre has shown support for Belfast grappler Adam Maxted, who currently wrestles for World of Sport (WOS) as someone that WWE should consider signing in the near future.

McIntyre recently did an interview with the Irish Mirror to promote WWE returning to Ireland for WWE Live at the SSE Arena Belfast this month. For the Monday Night RAW star, he thinks that Maxted will make it in WWE once given the opportunity due to him being so talented.

“I’m sure it’s inevitable that he’ll get an opportunity on the big stage,” he said. “He works extremely hard, he’s very dedicated to wrestling and he has a passion for it, which you can tell just from talking to him.

McIntyre has shared the ring with Maxted before as he wrestled him before signing with WWE back in 2017 under his real name Drew Galloway in the Irish promotion OTT Wrestling.

As a result of this experience, he’s very high on the prospect. He also thinks his size is a benefit for him as he makes people turn their heads when he walks down the street and that is going to help him with getting over with people who aren’t wrestling fans that wouldn’t always watch the product.

“He’s got a very marketable look, which is certainly an asset on top of his passion.”

Being the champion means one thing: a target on your back.

Not even 24 hours after WrestleMania ended, the new Universal Champion had a challenge set to him by SmackDown’s WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston. That match would ultimately turn into a tag team match against The Bar (Cesaro and Sheamus). Now, however, it appears that WWE has Rollins’ first contender for his newly won championship.

Advertisements for WWE’s Live Events have listed Seth Rollins vs Drew McIntyre. This suggests that WWE is testing the waters for an eventual challenge from McIntyre for Seth’s belt.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer seemed to confirm this, saying:

“Seth’s program is going to end up being with Drew McIntyre, it looks like,” Meltzer explained. “There’s advertisements out for matches with Seth and Drew so that’s what it looks like the program is going to be.”

His loss at WrestleMania 35 to Roman Reigns doesn’t seem to have dented McIntyre’s chances or his main event spot. Originally referred to—by Vince McMahon himself, no less—as “The Chosen One,” it appears that McIntyre has firmly cemented his place as one of RAW’s top Superstars.

Granted, the Superstar Shake-Up could change these plans if one of the men is drafted to another brand. In lieu of that, however, it seems that The Beast Slayer will have a Scottish Psychopath to contend with.

Drew McIntyre has been making the media rounds to promote the biggest event of the year for WWE, WrestleMania 35.

This is where he’ll battle former WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. This marks a big match for both men as the former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion has the chance to shine brightly against one of the biggest stars in the company on the grandest stage of them all.

For Reigns, it’s another WrestleMania match and his first singles match since last year when he took time off from in-ring action in order to battle leukemia.

McIntyre made an appearance on DC 101 where he spoke about the upcoming match. This is where he stated that they will bring a physicality that no one else can compare to at this show.

“I got the butterflies, I’ve got the nerves. The day that stops is the day I retire. I feel beyond ready and with someone like Roman, who like you say is used to that big stage, a phenomenal performer and so physical like myself. I know we’re bringing something that no one else will be able to compete with because we’re two big physical guys. It’s going to be a war. It’s going to be great.”

H/T to Wrestling Inc for the transcription

With WrestleMania 35 taking place this Sunday, the company is naturally in full-on promotion mode. WWE Superstars have been doing media tours in an effort to hype their matches and raise further awareness outside of the WWE Universe.

One such Superstar is Drew McIntyre. The “Scottish Psychopath” appeared on WJLA’s Good Morning Washington show to discuss his upcoming matchup against the returning Roman Reigns.

“It’s A Great Opportunity And A Show Of Faith By The Company”

During the course of the interview, McIntyre would talk about his initial run with WWE and his eventual return. Drew admitted that “It’s wild” that he’s going to be facing Roman for his first major singles match since returning from leukemia.

“You know, I’ve been back on Monday Night RAW for 10 months now and I’m fighting Roman Reigns, the number one guy, returning from his illness in his first big singles match at WrestleMania. It’s pretty incredible, it’s a great opportunity and a show of faith by the company in my ability now, and I’m very, very excited to give the world a performance they won’t forget.”

“We’re Going To Lay Into Each Other Pretty Good”

Naturally, talk segued into Roman’s illness and the work WWE has been doing with numerous charities.

“We can make such a difference in so many different areas. Some areas that are very personal to myself, and with someone like Roman coming back, it’s his personal mission to get word out there and really make a difference, and I admire him more than probably anybody on the roster,” McIntyre admitted.

“I did strongly recommend that he didn’t accept my challenge for WrestleMania because I don’t want to have to embarrass him in front of the world, but fortunately now it’s a big marquee match, we’re two large men and we’re going to lay into each other pretty good.”

His matchup with Roman is a huge opportunity for Drew McIntyre to solidify his place not only on RAW but in WWE. Once considered “The Chosen One” by Vince McMahon himself, this Sunday could see Drew McIntyre finally prove himself on the “Grandest Stage Of Them All.”

Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre has been announced for WWE WrestleMania 35.

The program dates back to a six-man tag team match at the Fastlane pay-per-view event and then moving along, McIntyre recently attacked Reigns before his first match on television in months. During Monday’s episode of RAW, Reigns accepted McIntyre’s WrestleMania challenge before a brawl broke out.

WWE presents the WrestleMania 35 pay-per-view event on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ at MetLife Stadium that will air on the WWE Network. WWE will be announcing more matches for this show in the coming weeks. WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair will headline the show. Here is the updated card:

Updated WWE WrestleMania 35 Card

WWE RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair – Triple Threat Match

WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins

Batista vs. Triple H – No Holds Barred Match

Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin – Angle’s Farewell Match

Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles

Shane McMahon vs. The Miz

Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre

WWE United States Champion Samoa Joe vs. Rey Mysterio

WWE Intercontinental Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Finn Balor

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy vs. Tony Nese

6th Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: Braun Strowman

Paul Heyman Hypes Brock Lesnar’s RAW Appearance

Paul Heyman is fired up and took to his official Twitter account where he hyped WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar appearing on tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW where he’ll continue the build of his program with Seth Rollins heading into WrestleMania 35 where he’ll make his next title defense against the RAW star.

Heyman wrote the following on Twitter, “Heading to meet up with the Reigning Defending Undisputed @WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion @BrockLesnar to discuss our approach to this situation involving @WWERollins. Consider this HANDLED as of tomorrow night, #RAW LIVE from #Chicago! @USA_Network @WrestleMania #Advocate.”

Drew McIntyre Sends Warning To The Shield

Former WWE RAW Tag Team Champion Drew McIntyre has fired a warning to The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose) through the power of social media. He did so when he sent this message to the fan favorite group:

This Monday night on Raw, I will finally destroy The Shield.

P.S I wouldn’t get your hopes up for Seth making it to WrestleMania #RAW pic.twitter.com/gmpogB6e5U

— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) March 16, 2019

This comes after he attacked Reigns prior to his first match on the flagship show of the company in several months and then when he beat Ambrose in a Falls Count Anywhere Match on last week’s show. Now, he’s set to face Rollins on tonight’s show.

As WrestleMania draws near, it appears that Drew McIntyre will be featured in a high profile singles match on the show.

McIntyre’s booking on this week’s Raw, where he defeated Dean Ambrose, then beat him down after the win, sets him up for a big match at Mania.

Jim Ross expressed surprise on this week’s Jim Ross Report that McIntyre’s match for WrestleMania has not already been set in stone.

Ross also says that he had expected McIntyre to be in a top feud given his positioning for much of 2018.

“I was shocked in a certain sense that McIntyre was not figured higher in the card at WrestleMania,” JR says. “He’s the future, in a lot of ways.”

In laying out Ambrose, McIntyre may now be in line for a match with Roman Reigns, a position that Ross believes McIntyre is worthy of.

As Ross sees it, Drew is the future of WWE, for a number of reasons.

“I still think he’s a big time player… He’s everything Vince [McMahon] likes,” Ross says.

“He’s a good-looking guy, he’s well-muscled, he’s in great shape. He works firm, stiff, and solid. And he’s different.”

“I think he’s one of the key cogs to the future of the WWE, without a doubt.”

Do you agree? Is Drew the future of WWE?

It appears that Drew McIntyre was able to avoid an injury while wrestling Dean Ambrose during the latest Raw Brand Live Event from Tupelo on Saturday night.

The commotion started when a fan who was in attendance for the show revealed that the ‘X’ sign was thrown during a match between the Scottish Psychopath and the Lunatic Fringe.

At first, it was believed that Dean Ambrose had suffered some real damage as the sign was thrown immediately after McIntyre hit him with a Claymore kick:

Not sure what really happened in mcintyre and Ambrose match at #wwetupelo the X got threw up after McIntyre hit Ambrose with the claymore kick @davemeltzerWON

— Joshua Fryar (@Jfryar19) February 24, 2019

Though it turned out to be the other way around and according to the fan, it was the former NXT Champion who had to be helped backstage after the bout, while Dean walked out of the arena on his own:

My first tweet wasn’t very clear at #wwetupelo after McIntyre pinned Ambrose with the claymore kick the X was thrown up and McIntyre limped to the back ambrose walked out fine @bryanalvarez @davemeltzerWON

— Joshua Fryar (@Jfryar19) February 24, 2019

Thankfully it appears that situation was not very bad as providing an update on his status, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer confirmed that McIntyre too was fine. He described what happened as a ‘close call’.

We’ll keep you updated on his condition but as of now, it appears that the former Champion was able to avoid the worst and there are no serious concerns about his health.

There is no news on what the company is planning for Drew McIntyre’s future and it would be interesting to see who turns out be his opponent for WrestleMania.

Drew McIntyre has been a force to be reckoned with since returning to WWE. Once referred to as “The Chosen One” by Vince McMahon, McIntyre would leave WWE in 2014 only to return a different man in 2017.

Despite finding new success for himself as “The Scottish Psychopath,” McIntyre is still keeping an eye on the entire WWE roster, including those in NXT and NXT UK.

In an interview with Wrestling Inc., McIntyre highlighted one talent in particular that he believes is primed for great things. When asked which Superstar the WWE Universe should be following as one to watch, McIntyre had one name ready: Pete Dunne.

“It’s hard not to say that Pete Dunne’s not the best considering he’s had the title for a number of years,” McIntyre said. “But there’s so many good guys and I’ve worked with the majority of them so I know how good they actually are.”

He would go on to admit that the prominent style in WWE NXT UK is his favorite style to watch and utilize.

“Everyone’s very physical in the ring and that’s my favorite style — the British style.”

Would you like to see a main roster feud between McIntyre and Dunne? Who do you think would come out on top?

WWE will be holding their first NXT UK Takeover event in just a few hours time. The live WWE Network event will feature the Superstars of the NXT UK roster. Former star of the UK independent scene Drew McIntyre took to Twitter earlier today to mark the occasion and discuss the evolution of the UK’s pro wrestling landscape.

McIntyre tweeted “18 years ago when we were trying to get British wrestling back off the ground @wwe seemed so far away. On my UK return 4 years ago we put the extraordinary talent on the map. This week, another goal was reached w/ the opening of the British PC & today’s first ever #NXTUKTakeover.”

When McIntyre first left WWE he reignited his career as part of Scotland’s Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW). McIntyre eventually joined the ICW Hall of Fame earlier last year and has seen huge success since returning to WWE’s NXT and main rosters. Fellow ICW alumni Joe Coffey will be challenging for the United Kingdom Championship tonight against Pete Dunne at Takeover: Blackpool.

18 years ago when we were trying to get British wrestling back off the ground @wwe seemed so far away. On my UK return 4 years ago we put the extraordinary talent on the map. This week, another goal was reached w/ the opening of the British PC & today’s first ever #NXTUKTakeover pic.twitter.com/G3Qmq8a8sT

— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) January 12, 2019

We reported earlier this month that Finn Balor had been pulled from WWE’s South America tour. The Irish Superstar worked one show of the tour and returned home shortly after. Balor was then subsequently removed from the Mixed Match Challenge series and replaced by Apollo Crews. Balor took to Twitter following his removal from the South American tour, saying that “I am sorry I could not preform in #WWEBuenosAires
Lo siento no pude competir en #WWEBuenosAires.”

Finn Balor was reportedly sent home due to illness and his status for tonight’s TLC event was in question. Balor is set to face Drew McIntyre at the TLC event at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. WWE did write off Balor from RAW recently in a backstage segment, having McIntyre assault Balor to play into an injury angle.

Although it is not official there does appear to be some good news regarding the former NXT Champion. Balor appeared in a triple threat match at last night’s RAW Live Event, the show took place in Bakersfield, California. Balor faced Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre in the triple threat match, so it does appear as though he has been cleared for tonight’s WWE Network event.