Despite a World Title Shot at Crown Jewel, 38-year-old Superstar’s WWE Career Is Still Uncertain

Few stories are as intriguing as that of the “Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre who embarked on an incredible journey within the WWE. After joining the Stamford-based company in 2007, he had a remarkable seven-year run before his contract ended in June 2014. However, his narrative took an unexpected turn when he made a return to WWE in 2017. 

He quickly ascended to become one of the top superstars on the roster. As the 38-year-old powerhouse approaches a pivotal juncture in his career, rumors have swirled around the status of his WWE contract. 

Contract uncertainty amid Drew McIntyre’s Crown Jewel title shot

While gears up for a World Heavyweight Championship challenge at Crown Jewel, McIntyre’s WWE future remains uncertain. Despite his long-standing tenure with WWE, McIntyre’s contract was initially set to expire at the end of this year. It has seen its term extended through April 2024 due to injury time. However, negotiations have yet to yield a new agreement, with McIntyre reportedly seeking a specific figure that WWE has not offered.

As per Dave Meltzer on “Wrestling Observer Radio,” although McIntyre’s contract now runs through April 2024, no new agreement has been reached. It appears to be a matter of numbers, with McIntyre seeking specific terms that WWE has yet to offer.

He said, “I do not believe he’s re-signed. His contract was to expire at the end of the year, but because of all the injury time accrued, it’s through April. It’s basically a numbers game. It’s not like he’s a guy who’s looking to leave, it’s just a numbers game. He wants a certain number and they did not offer that certain number.”

Despite this contract ambiguity, McIntyre’s commitment remains through April of next year, ensuring his presence in WWE until at least WrestleMania 40.

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While he gears up for Crown Jewel, it’s uncertain whether negotiations will eventually lead to a compromise on the contract terms. However, he has to face Seth Rollins in the next match on November 4.

Seth Rollins vs Drew McIntyre at Crown Jewel 2023

Drew McIntyre is set to face Seth Rollins in a World Heavyweight Championship Match at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia. After returning to the main event scene on Monday Night RAW, McIntyre expressed his anticipation for the match during a podcast interview on Mike Jones Show.

He said, “I’m looking forward to, one, getting that world title match. It’s the first one since Roman Reigns over a year ago, where The Bloodline screwed me out of it, and Seth, he’s one of my best opponents. We have great chemistry, and we haven’t had a big match or any match for a very long time. So it’s pretty cool it’s gonna be on such a big show.”

McIntyre did say his yearning for a world title opportunity and his great chemistry with Rollins, who has been one of his top opponents. The upcoming showdown is a highly anticipated event, and McIntyre looks forward to the challenge. 

Who do you think will win Rollins or McIntyre? Could a win at Crown Jewel mean WWE is ready to offer McIntyre an improved contract? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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