An update has emerged regarding the contract situation of WWE superstar Drew McIntyre. McIntyre, who had a match with Seth Rollins at WWE WrestleMania 40 and secured a win. However, McIntyre’s winning celebration was short-lived. Money in the Bank winner Damien Priest cashed in his contract on McIntyre following an attack by CM Punk.
While Drew McIntyre didn’t have a great week, his contract with WWE is also set to expire soon. According to the latest reports from PWInsider, Drew McIntyre’s contract is set to expire in five to six weeks. The reports also stated that both McIntyre and WWE have not reached an agreement yet. McIntyre would enter the open market by late May or early June.
However, another report from FightFul Select behind a paywall, states that Drew McIntyre’s WWE contract expires in June 2024, and negotiations are ongoing. The reports also mentioned that McIntyre is handling his current contract situation with the promotion in a professional manner.
With WWE advertising him at Cash at the Castle in his home country, Scotland, specifically in Glasgow City, it will be interesting to see what unfolds in this situation. Will he re-sign, or is McIntyre leaving the promotion?
Drew McIntyre teases a feud with CM Punk as contract expiry looms
While Drew McIntyre’s contract with WWE is set to expire soon, he is still teasing a feud with CM Punk. Punk, who cost McIntyre the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40, also deprived him of an opportunity to face the champion. Last week on WWE RAW, the main event was set to determine the number one contender for Damien Priest’s title.
The match featured Jey Uso, Bronson Reed, Ricochet, and Drew McIntyre, and in the climax of the bout, McIntyre, who was on the verge of winning, was distracted by CM Punk. On the latest edition of WWE RAW, Drew McIntyre was asked by interviewer Jackie Redmond about CM Punk. McIntyre, in frustration, kicked the backstage monitor screen.
With his contract set to expire and him still teasing a feud with Punk, who is expected to return around the summer, it will be interesting to see what unfolds next with Drew McIntyre.
