Major update on Drew McIntyre
Added 2022-01-02 06:27:50 +0000 UTCSaturday night's WWE Day 1 show saw an angle to set up a potential absence for former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.
After McIntyre's win over Madcap Moss, McIntyre was taken out backstage in a segment by Moss and his partner Happy Corbin.
WWE's Twitter posted "@DMcIntyreWWE suffered a cervical neck strain with severe contusions. Upon further evaluation by medical staff he will have a follow-up with an orthopedic cervical specialist."
Fightful has learned that this angle is being used as a cover for a legit injury to Drew McIntyre, one that he's been dealing with for quite a while. We haven't heard of the specific injury or diagnosis, but that he's set to get it checked out, with the hope in the company that he won't be sidelined long-term.
As a result, WWE went with a longer match with Madcap Moss and Drew McIntyre, and had him involved in the post-match attack to help make him in defeat. We're also told Jeff Hardy's release threw a wrench into the creative plans.
Comments
Whatever the injury is, I hope he heals quickly and can come back soon.
Auntie Collins
2022-01-02 09:31:08 +0000 UTCHe’s been dealing with an injury, yet they had him work two matches a night the entire Christmas loop. SMH at them running him into the ground.
Kyle Niblett
2022-01-02 07:30:18 +0000 UTCJeff smh
Cori Covert
2022-01-02 06:38:36 +0000 UTC
