Drew McIntyre, a prominent figure in WWE, has been absent from the company for several months, but his return is eagerly anticipated. However, the status of his contract remains uncertain, leaving fans curious about his future in the organization.
According to reports from PW Insider, there have been no recent updates regarding Drew McIntyre’s contract situation. His current deal is set to expire in early 2024, and it appears that negotiations between the two parties are ongoing.
One of the key points of discussion is how McIntyre will be utilized in future storylines. It is believed that both sides are focusing on ensuring that his character’s arc is meaningful and substantial. With less than a year remaining on his contract, McIntyre is keen on avoiding aimless storylines and wants to continue contributing to the company’s success, not just as an in-ring performer but also as a brand ambassador.
The report suggests that until an agreement is reached on McIntyre’s role moving forward, his return to WWE will be put on hold. However, WWE is reportedly keen to have him back in time for the Money in the Bank event. Whether or not this timeline aligns with McIntyre’s contractual negotiations remains to be seen.
It was further reported that WWE’s creative team is actively brainstorming creative ideas for Drew McIntyre’s comeback. With Money in the Bank taking place in London and McIntyre’s status as one of the company’s top European stars, it would be a fitting platform for his return.
Meetings were reportedly held last week to discuss potential storylines for McIntyre’s comeback. Since his last appearance at WrestleMania 39 and subsequent move to Monday Night Raw during the Draft, McIntyre has been absent from WWE programming.
There has been no update on McIntyre signing a new deal with the company as his current deal is slated to expire in early 2024. We are told that a big crux of the current conversations between the two sides are how McIntyre will be used from a storyline perspective, particularly how meaningful the storyline will be. The belief is that with less than a year left on his deal, McIntyre doesn’t want to be aimlessly floating when he has already proven during the pandemic how important he can be to the overall company, not just as an in-ring competitor but as an overall ambassador to the brand.
There has been a push within WWE creative to have McIntyre back into the storyline mix by Money in the Bank weekend in London. Given his status as one of the company’s top European stars, that makes the most sense.
We are told there were meetings last week regarding pitches for McIntyre’s return as he hasn’t been seen since WrestleMania 39 and was Drafted to Monday Night Raw in the weeks after.
