Drew McIntyre to leave WWE RAW; massive Jey Uso storyline after Survivor Series? 4 ways The Scottish Warrior can return from his injury

Drew McIntyre went to war with his arch-rival CM Punk at WWE Bad Blood in one of the best Hell in a Cell matches of the past decade. It was the third match in their trilogy, and CM Punk emerged victorious, bringing an end to their long-standing rivalry.

Both men gave it their all inside the ring, with both competitors being busted open. McIntyre came off worse, requiring 16 staples to his head after the bout. As a result, the Scottish Warrior will likely be out of action for at least a few weeks.

Here are four possible ways Drew McIntyre could make his return to WWE programming after his injury.

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#4. Pursue the World Heavyweight Championship

Drew McIntyre has arguably been WWE's Wrestler of the Year in 2024. If anyone deserves a shot at the world title, it’s the Scottish Warrior.

Despite his recent losses to CM Punk, McIntyre will still be one of the top contenders for Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship upon his return. It will be interesting to see how the title scene on Monday Night RAW evolves in the coming months.

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#3. Get traded to WWE SmackDown

Monday Night RAW is set to move to Netflix in early 2025, and WWE is expected to make major roster changes.

However, they must also ensure that SmackDown retains its main-event talent. Top stars like Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Randy Orton are expected to remain on the blue brand.

With all these top stars being babyfaces, SmackDown will need a credible top heel. This makes Drew McIntyre’s potential move to SmackDown a perfect fit. It would also give him a fresh start after his lengthy feud with CM Punk on RAW.

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#2. Return at the 2025 Royal Rumble

Next year’s Men’s Royal Rumble promises to be one of the most anticipated in years, with several top stars in contention to win it all. The potential returns of The Rock and John Cena add to the excitement, making it a truly star-studded lineup.

Drew McIntyre could make his much-anticipated return as a surprise entrant in the Rumble. This would undoubtedly receive a huge reaction. This could also mark the beginning of his journey on the Road to WrestleMania 41.

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#1. Renew rivalry with Jey Uso

Drew McIntyre has harbored animosity toward Jey Uso ever since he feuded with The Bloodline a few years ago. Hence, McIntyre was one of the stars who disapproved of Jey's move to Monday Night RAW last year. Despite this tension, the two have never been involved in a serious singles feud.

WWE could explore this direction upon McIntyre's return. With Jey Uso currently holding the Intercontinental Championship and likely involved in The Bloodline saga leading up to Survivor Series, it could set the stage for a rivalry with McIntyre for the IC Title afterward.

It will be interesting to see what WWE has in store for Drew McIntyre upon his return.