Drew McIntyre's Reason For 'Quitting' WWE Wasn't Personal
Drew McIntyre came very close to winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle, but CM Punk ruined that big moment in Scotland. On the following episode of RAW, McIntyre quit the company, and this was the plan for a while.
After CM Punk caused Drew McIntyre to lose his match against Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash of the Castle in Scotland, McIntyre had enough. During this week's episode of WWE Raw, McIntyre declared that he was quitting the company and deactivated his account on X. McIntyre's loss to Priest was demoralizing, as Punk appeared in a referee shirt during the closing moments, delivering a low blow that halted McIntyre's momentum and allowed Priest to capitalize.
Dave Meltzer noted in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter that The McIntyre angle where he quit the promotion was always planned and not done because he had to go home due to his wife’s health issue. But it worked out that it was very good for him to be home right now.
During the kick-off show of the Clash at the Castle event, McIntyre revealed a deeply personal distress. The 39-year-old disclosed to WWE commentator Michael Cole that he couldn’t stop thinking about his wife, Kaitlyn Frohnapfel, who was undergoing emergency surgery at that moment.
He did not reveal what kind of operation his wife was having, but we are still sending out our best for her speedy recovery.
Reflecting on this, McIntyre was seen drawing a ‘K’ on his wristband before heading to the ring to face off with the Judgment Day leader. WWE also shared a video of him wrapping up his wrist, complete with the 'K' on camera.
We will have to see what is next for Drew McIntyre's story in WWE. Him quitting certainly seemed to take him out of the danger zone for the Wyatt Sicks massacre that closed out the show. Stay tuned, because this was all a part of the plan.
