Drew McIntyre has been a ghost from WWE programming for six long months, but get ready because the whispers are true, he’s reportedly coming back very soon. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter says McIntyre is expected back on WWE TV in the near future, mainly because he’s wrapped up most of his acting commitments, including a WWE “micro drama” that also features Jacob Fatu and Joe Hendry. This guy was a four-time world champ, a perennial contender, and he’s been a massive missing piece for half a year. His return is gonna be a significant boost to that roster, no doubt about it.
Drew McIntyre Is Back: What Does It Mean for WWE’s Top Titles?
Remember WrestleMania 42 in April? That was the last time we saw McIntyre in WWE, and he lost an unsanctioned street fight against Fatu. That whole rivalry with Fatu stretched for months leading up to ‘Mania, and it literally cost him the WWE Championship back in March when Fatu interfered in his title defense against Cody Rhodes. But here’s the kicker: McIntyre *surprisingly* beat Rhodes for the WWE title in January in a Three Stages of Hell match, making him a four-time world champion. Even if he wasn’t always pushed on the same level as guys like Rhodes or Roman Reigns, McIntyre has always been a key figure. PWInsider.com added that he recently hit up WWE headquarters for meetings and filmed promotional stuff for that micro drama. He’s been out of sight, out of mind for too long, and now he’s coming back. You gotta wonder if he’s coming back for that championship he feels he lost unfairly.
The Celtic Warrior Is OFFICIALLY Free: AEW Fans, Get Ready
While we’re talking big moves, longtime WWE Superstar Sheamus is reportedly on AEW’s radar after a surprising departure from WWE. WrestleVotes on Fightful Select is reporting that AEW has serious interest in signing Sheamus and it’s expected to happen. And get this, there are even AEW roster members who are pushing to bring in the 48-year-old Irishman! Fightful Select spilled the beans back in July that Sheamus was leaving WWE when his contract ran out because he rejected their attempt to restructure his deal. Then on October 1, he officially became a free agent. Now that the date has passed, he’s free to sign anywhere, and let’s be real, AEW looks like the obvious landing spot. They’ve picked up accomplished WWE veterans before, like Kofi and Austin Creed from The New Level. Sheamus built a Hall of Fame resume during his nearly 20 years in WWE, rocking four world titles, three United States titles, and five tag team titles, plus he won the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and King of the Ring. His physical in-ring style screams AEW, so if he lands there, it won’t shock anyone.
A “Rare” Gimmick Match Is Coming For Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
Finally, get ready for something totally different for Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. WWE is reportedly cooking up an out-of-the-ordinary match for them. WrestleVotes on Fightful Select says the eventual blowoff match in their rivalry might have a stipulation that’s considered “rare” for the women’s division. No extra details were given, and it’s unclear if creative has fully committed to this idea yet. But “rare” for the women’s division? That’s gotta get you wondering what kind of chaos they’re planning for these two.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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