Drew McIntyre has been one of WWE’s mainstays since his return to the promotion in 2017. He has won the WWE Championship on two occasions and has regularly wrestled on both RAW and SmackDown. Moreover, he is a workhorse for the company and his recent actions further affirm that status.
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Many wrestlers in the past have battled through injuries and whatnot to finish a match. McIntyre’s latest show of endurance will rank right up among those names.
On the latest episode of SmackDown, the former WWE Champion appeared on the show for a segment with Karrion Kross. He showed up despite being ill due to a horrible case of food poisoning.
Fans appreciate the courage of Drew McIntyre
The ‘PWInsider’ reported that Drew McIntyre was in poor health and needed IV treatment to help him get through the show.
Consequently, WWE has decided to pull him from further live events as caution. After this news broke out, fans took to Twitter and praised ‘Scottish Warrior’ for his courage while wishing for a speedy recovery.
Indeed, the WWE fans showered McIntyre with their love and admiration on Twitter.
what a soldier, hope he gets well soon!
— . (@Bub3mi) September 25, 2022
Fans wished him a speedy recovery.
Wishing speedy recovery to drew
— SAHIL (🔱RUDRA🔱) (@sahilgill12457) September 25, 2022
Get well soon Drew
— John Yost (@Jyost041401) September 25, 2022
Many fans admired his ability to battle through food poisoning to appear on SmackDown.
Neck injuries, back injuries and food poisoning, yet this man continues to power through.
He's an absolute warrior. Hope he has a speedy recovery❤️
— TR (@xItsTR_) September 25, 2022
How Drew was smiling with food poisoning is unreal
— K.C. Richards (@thelinedrive) September 25, 2022
Oh no! Food poisoning is no joke! Sending prayers and well wishes for our warrior @DMcIntyreWWE 💙🙏🏻
— Christina Rivera 💚💙 (@Diva_Christina) September 25, 2022
On the other hand, some fans believed McIntyre should take a deserved time off.
i hope he’s able to have a proper vacation after extreme rules, he deserves it after having to push thru the back injury etc. this summer
— seb (@acaibcwl) September 25, 2022
He deserves a little time off after the Kross feud. Neck injuries, back injuries, he's been so consistent for over 2.5 years now.
— 𝐀.𝐀. (@Azrael_XXII) September 25, 2022
bro deserves the rest. Drew been absolutely killing it for the past 3 years
— louie ☻ (@louie_jackjr) September 25, 2022
Also, fans showed their respect for the former Intercontinental Champion’s toughness.
Drew McIntyre's toughness has never been questioned. Health should always be number one priority.
— gifadamus (@istomatoafruit) September 25, 2022
He literally gives his all for that company and the business! Get well soon King!
— Cherry🍒Broken Dreams/Thee Redheaded Mama Claymore (@JustTtlyCherry) September 25, 2022
McIntyre showed great courage and lived up to his moniker of ‘The Scottish Warrior’ in the true sense. Certainly, fans hope that McIntyre recovers quickly and starts competing in the ring again.
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McIntyre is feuding with Karrion Kross
Drew McIntyre came up short in a heroic effort for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle. Since then, he has been embroiled in a feud with Karrion Kross, who returned to WWE over a month ago.
Furthermore, this past week on SmackDown, McIntyre challenged Kross to a Strap Match at Extreme Rules premium live event. During the segment, Kross’ aide Scarlett attacked him with a fireball. Kross then put McIntyre in the Kross Jacket, making him pass out.
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However, with the Extreme Rules event just two weeks away, it remains to be seen whether McIntyre will be healthy enough to compete in time for his match against Kross.
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