Major update on Drew McIntyre's WWE return amid prolonged absence since WrestleMania 42
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The Scottish Warrior has been absent from WWE since April.
‘The Scottish Warrior’ Drew McIntyre, after losing the Undisputed title a few weeks before WrestleMania 42, then engaged in a feud with Jacob Fatu. The feud ended up in a clash during Night 1 of WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
McIntyre suffered defeat in the unsanctioned match against Fatu and has been absent from WWE programming ever since. However, now ahead of WWE‘s Europe tour and the Clash in Italy PLE, there is a major update on his WWE return.
Drew McIntyre returns on June 2 against Jacob Fatu
WWE is going to Europe next week, ahead of Clash in Italy, and is also set to host multiple non-televised events, which begin on May 28, before the Clash in Italy go-home edition of SmackDown on March 29.
Speaking of the March 29 edition of SmackDown, McIntyre is among the list of featured superstars for the show on WWE.com. Furthermore, he is also advertised to take on Jacob Fatu in a Street Fight on the June 2 live event in Strasbourg, France.
McIntyre’s popularity in Europe is a well-known factor, which might be the reason WWE is bringing back the Scottish Warrior. It’s still unclear if these are just isolated appearances or if he will join programming and engage in storylines ahead of SummerSlam.
Below is a full-advertised card, including matches and featured stars for the May 28 show in Liverpool, England, and the June 2 event in Strasbourg, France, courtesy of Fightful.
Liverpool – May 28
Matches:
- Cody Rhodes (c) vs Gunther – Undisputed WWE title match
- Jacob Fatu vs Solo Sikoa – Street Fight
- Penta (c) vs Dominik Mysterio – Intercontinental title match
Advertised Superstars:
- Oba Femi
- Rhea Ripley
- Trick Williams
- Charlotte Flair
- Tiffany Stratton
- Danhausen
Strasbourg, France – June 2
Matches:
- Cody Rhodes (c) vs Gunther – Undisputed WWE title match
- Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre – Street Fight
- Penta (c) vs Dominik Mysterio – Intercontinental title match
Advertised Superstars:
- Seth Rollins
- The Vision
- Oba Femi
- Rhea Ripley
- Trick Williams
- Charlotte Flair
- Tiffany Stratton
When and where will Drew McIntyre make his in-ring return?
McIntyre is currently among the list of featured stars for the May 29 SmackDown on WWE.com. Additionally, he is confirmed to make his in-ring return against Jacob Fatu during the June 2 live event in Strasbourg, France.
When will the European Summer tour 2026 start?
The tour will begin on May 28 in Liverpool and will feature shows in Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, and the UK. The tour will conclude on June 21 in Birmingham, UK, while WWE will return to the USA after the June 22 edition of Raw in London.
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