Drew McIntyre Off WWE TV After Brutal Loss to Damian Priest at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Drew McIntyre’s run has hit a pause—possibly a long one. According PWInsider, McIntyre is off WWE TV for the foreseeable future following his brutal loss to Damian Priest inside a steel cage at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24. The match, held at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, ended with Priest delivering a sickening Con-Chair-To and walking out the cage door as McIntyre lay motionless in the ring. Sources indicate that McIntyre has been “working hurt for some time” and that his appearance on Saturday “finished his current WWE dates.” The word backstage is that he’ll be taking an extended period off and won’t be seen on TV going forward. In a recent interview with Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel, McIntyre revealed just how rough things have been behind the scenes. “I can’t turn my head all the way left yet,” he said, confirming that he’s still in pain. Despite that, he’s been pushing through the grind, a mentality he says comes with the territory. “Working hurt is just what happens if you’re an athlete, especially as the years go by,” McIntyre explained. “If you’re injured, it is something to take care of. Maybe back in the day
Read More