Drew McIntyre honors Sheamus ahead of his WWE departure
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Drew McIntyre publicly honored his longtime friend and rival Sheamus on July 7, 2026, following news of Sheamus's departure from WWE. Sheamus reportedly turned down a contract extension and will finish his tenure with the organization. McIntyre shared memories on social media, highlighting their history together, including notable matches. While McIntyre is expected to return to WWE programming, Sheamus’s future is uncertain, with interest from other promotions such as AEW and CMLL.
- •Sheamus is leaving WWE after declining a contract extension.
- •Drew McIntyre paid tribute to Sheamus with personal photos.
- •They have a storied rivalry, including significant matches at WWE events.
- •McIntyre will return to WWE after completing acting commitments.
- •Sheamus is expected to attract interest from outside promotions.
- 5:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Drew McIntyre Pays Tribute To Departing Sheamus
"WWE's Drew McIntyre pay tribute to his long-time friend and rival Sheamus, who is set to depart WWE shortly after turning down a contract extension
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