The real story behind Drew McIntyreâ€s WWE suspension has finally come to light—and itâ€s not what was initially reported.
Despite Dave Meltzer claiming on Wrestling Observer Radio that McIntyre was being written off television to film a movie, PWInsider has confirmed that isnâ€t true.
According to the report, McIntyreâ€s suspension is purely part of his ongoing storyline on SmackDown and has nothing to do with any outside projects. His absence is said to be a planned creative move designed to build tension and add more depth to his current feud.
The confusion started after McIntyreâ€s chaotic actions on the November 7 episode of SmackDown, where he stormed the ring during Cody Rhodes†non-title match against Aleister Black and attacked the referee. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis then appeared on stage to announce McIntyreâ€s indefinite suspension without pay. Meltzerâ€s claim that the suspension was connected to a movie role quickly spread across wrestling media, but PWInsiderâ€s update confirms it was simply an angle to move the storyline forward.
McIntyre has been at the center of one of SmackDownâ€s most intense rivalries, clashing with Cody Rhodes following their brutal Hell in a Cell match and his championship loss. The suspension now serves as a storyline reset while WWE plans the next chapter in his character arc.
Do you think WWE made the right call keeping McIntyreâ€s storyline going instead of writing him off for a movie project? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
November 11, 2025 12:29 pm
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