Original Plan for Drew McIntyre’s WWE Return Revealed

Drew McIntyre’s surprise return on the December 2 episode of Monday Night RAW came sooner than anyone expected. Initially slated for a later comeback, McIntyre stormed back into the WWE spotlight with a shocking attack on Sami Zayn during the show’s closing moments. Sources reveal that backstage changes and a key injury prompted the early return of the former WWE Champion.

According to PWInsider.com, discussions about McIntyre’s return had been ongoing, but his comeback was anticipated for later this month, potentially coinciding with WWE’s holiday week live events or even the RAW Netflix debut in January. However, the recent injury to Bronson Reed at Survivor Series altered plans, leading to McIntyre’s early reentry into the storylines.

McIntyre addressed his return and the speculation surrounding his absence in a fiery Twitter video, captioned, “How quickly they all forget…” In the video, McIntyre dismissed rumors about his WWE status, stating, “If you don’t hear it from me, live on WWE TV, or on my social channels, assume that every single thing you hear about Drew McIntyre is BS! Oh, and how soon, you all forget.”

Fans had been speculating about McIntyre’s future after he took time off to recover from a grueling Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk at WWE Bad Blood. While his return was always planned, the injury shake-up pushed WWE to bring him back earlier than anticipated, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.

McIntyre’s return has reignited fan excitement and added a major player back to the RAW roster. With his holiday week live event appearances already confirmed, the question now is how WWE will utilize McIntyre in the coming weeks to capitalize on his earlier-than-expected return.

Were you surprised by Drew McIntyre’s sudden return? What do you think is next for him on RAW? Share your thoughts in the comments below!