Backstage Update On Drew McIntyre's WWE Future
Drew McIntyre's existing WWE deal is due to expire around 'Mania time.
With his current WWE contract due to expire around WrestleMania XL time - some reports stating before 'Mania, others starting shortly after 'Mania - there's now somewhat of an update on Drew McIntyre's status with the market leader.
Per PWInsider, WWE sources note how the company is working on the idea that McIntyre will be re-signing with them before his existing deal is up. As an indicator of that, the Scottish Warrior is now being advertised for a WWE live event in Bologna, Italy on 1 May. That event takes place just three days before WWE Backlash from the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France.
This latest report adds how both WWE and McIntyre are keen to strike a deal for the two-time WWE Champion to remain with the promotion, although nothing official has been signed as of yet.
Big Drew's current run with WWE - his second with the company - commenced in 2017, with him initially heading to NXT before cementing himself a spot on the main roster the following year. An extremely successful spell for DM Hunk, the Scot has since gone on to win the Royal Rumble, win the WWE Title on two occasions, and have a run with the Raw Tag Team Championships with Dolph Ziggler.
At present, Drew McIntyre is on career-best form, heading to WWE Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia later this month, where he's the favourite to win the men's Chamber match and secure himself a spot against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at WrestleMania XL.