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Drew McIntyre discusses five-month hiatus from WWE and future plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:39 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Drew McIntyre discusses five-month hiatus from WWE and future plans

Summary

Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE for approximately five months following his loss to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42. He is currently on hiatus due to filming commitments for his upcoming movies, including Highlander and The Last Druid. Speaking at the Nashville Pro Wrestling Symphony, McIntyre expressed that he misses being in the ring but has not provided a timeline for his return. The next major WWE event is Money in the Bank on October 10, providing a potential opportunity for his comeback.

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Key Details

•McIntyre lost to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42.
•He has been on hiatus due to filming movies since April.
•He expressed a desire to return during WWE's South America tour.
•Next WWE event is Money in the Bank on October 10.
•No return date for McIntyre has been confirmed.

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11:39 AMYahoo Sports — WWE news: How Drew McIntyre really feels amid 5-month hiatus

What they're saying

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It has been about five months since Drew McIntyre lost to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42, and his WWE hiatus due to his filming schedule seemingly has no end in sight. After the company’s recent South America tour , Sean Ross Sapp spoke to the “Scottish Warrior” at the Nashville Pro Wrestling Symphony (via Sportskeedia Wrestling), and he […] The post WWE news: How Drew McIntyre really feels amid 5-month hiatus appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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