Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE programming for over a month, but a new report provides an update about his return. McIntyre has not wrestled since WWE Bad Blood. There, he lost to CM Punk in a Hell in a Cell match.

With upcoming WWE events right around the corner, it's hard not to be thrilled about the start of WrestleMania season. We're about to head into some big events, and if you loved 2024, you might be wondering when Drew McIntyre is going to show his face again.

Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE since his brutal loss to CM Punk at WWE Bad Blood 2024, requiring significant medical attention. During his hiatus, he has focused on recovery and personal issues.

The WWE creative team is reportedly discussing the best way to bring back both Drew McIntyre and Alexa Bliss to television.

WWE would need to show patience there though. 2025's Rumble happens on 1 February instead of the traditional January slot. That means McIntyre would have to sit on the sidelines twiddling his thumbs for another few months before returning as one of the 30-man bout's surprises.

Read on to find out about the injury status of Jade Cargill, as well as updates on Drew McIntyre's highly anticipated return to WWE.