On the June 17 edition of WWE Raw, a shocking announcement unfolded as former WWE World Champion Drew McIntyre decided to quit the WWE. At Clash at the Castle, McIntyre’s dream of reclaiming the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in his home country of Scotland appeared achievable.
However, a controversial turn of events, with CM Punk serving as a special guest referee, led to his loss in the match. This marked the second time McIntyre lost in front of his home fans in the past three years. Experiencing another loss in front of his home crowd caused McIntyre to break down, and on the latest edition of WWE Raw, he made the decision to walk out of the promotion.
The shocking announcement also saw reactions from Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and Chief Content Officer Triple H, who attempted to stop him. McIntyre took it a step further by deactivating his social media handles following the announcement. Additionally, the announcement caught the attention of WWE’s competitor, TNA Wrestling, as the promotion posted McIntyre’s best moments from his time there.
What did Drew McIntyre say about WWE exit?
Following his shocking loss at Clash at the Castle in Scotland, the former WWE World Champion grabbed the microphone on Raw and declared his intention to leave the WWE. He stated, “I can’t do this anymore. Screw this company. I quit!” As he walked out on the ramp, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce tried to stop him. McIntyre, however, was adamant, saying, “I’m serious!”
This reaction to Drew McIntyre’s walkout from WWE raises a question: Has the Scottish star really left the promotion, or is it part of a storyline? Amidst this speculation, it appears that McIntyre’s walkout on WWE Raw is indeed a storyline. Following WWE WrestleMania 40, Drew McIntyre re-signed with the promotion.
The announcement of his re-signing was made by none other than The Rock. With McIntyre re-signing with WWE, it appears he’s not going anywhere, and his walkout on Raw is likely part of a storyline.
Drew McIntyre might return at WWE SummerSlam
CM Punk, once again costing Drew McIntyre an opportunity to win the world heavyweight title, is set to make an appearance on the upcoming edition of WWE SmackDown. Punk, currently out of action due to a triceps injury, will reveal his status on SmackDown. If Punk is cleared, he could potentially make a comeback to in-ring action.
However, considering Punk has denied McIntyre several opportunities to win the world title, he could now face a similar fate. If Punk announces his readiness to compete, he might enter the world title picture.
In this scenario, Drew McIntyre’s exit from WWE could be a huge swerve, and he could potentially return to promotion and cost Punk an opportunity for the title. This could lead to a highly anticipated grudge match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk at SummerSlam in Cleveland, Ohio.
