This feels especially true for McIntyre, whose entire feud with Punk has consisted of surprise returns and attacks on the other. If ever there was a time to take the wrestler out, it would be when he's fighting for his life against the stacked Bloodline led by Solo Sikoa.

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.

Drew McIntyre hasn’t been seen on WWE television since losing to CM Punk inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Bad Blood 2024. According to a report from Pwinsider, WWE has been discussing creative plans for McIntyre, especially when it comes to when and how to bring him back. Several pitches have been made in recent weeks.