The former two-time WWE Champion Drew McIntyre made his shocking return to WWE at Money In The Bank 2023 premium live event, after being away from the ring for months. On his return, he set his sight on WWE Intercontinental Championship by attacking GUNTHER.
Before his return, there were reports that the McIntyre contract will end this year and yet to sign a new contract. Despite his return, it seems that Drew McIntyre has not signed a new deal. According to a recent report from Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated that WWE “could extend his contract to WrestleMania (40).
The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre last match came at WrestleMania 39 Night two on April 2, where he challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat match also involving Sheamus but he lost. This match also received five star rating by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
In 2023 Draft, Drew McIntyre was drafted to the Raw brand. After three months out of action, Drew McIntyre made his surprise return at Money in the Bank 2023 by confronting Gunther following the champions title defense against Matt Riddle. McIntyre took down WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther with a Glasgow kiss followed by a Claymore at the event.