WWE News - Update on Drew McIntyre's status amid prolonged absence; trios match planned for Sunday Night’s Main Event
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The Scottish Warrior has been absent from WWE TV since WrestleMania 42.
‘The Scottish Warrior’ Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE programming since WrestleMania 42, where he suffered a defeat against Jacob Fatuin in an Unsanctioned match. McIntyre has since been off programming.
In his absence, McIntyre has been busy with his acting career. Alongside the Highlander reboot, he also filmed a Russell Crowe-led movie called The Last Druid as well as a microdrama produced through WWE’s partnership with ReelShort.
Amid his ongoing absence, a new update from PWInsider Elite reveals that McIntyre has returned to the United States after completing the outside commitments that kept him away in recent months, including film projects and other WWE-related work.
However, there is still no update on any creative discussion regarding the Scottish Warrior’s return to WWE programming.
Trios match planned for Sunday Night’s Main Event
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In the gap between SummerSlam and Money in the Bank, WWE will deliver the September 6 edition of Sunday Night’s Main Event. The September 6 edition of SNME will air live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
According to WrestleVotes, a six-woman tag team match pitting Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) against the team of Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley has been discussed for the September 6 edition of Sunday Night’s Main Event.
Paxley made her main roster debut on the August 7 edition of SmackDown, aiding Flair against Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab. If this match is announced, it will mark Paxley’s in-ring debut on the main roster.
On the other hand, Fatal Influence has snatched up the Women’s United States title, currently held by Jacy Jayne, and the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles held by Henley and Reid. The reported match confirms the massive push the faction has been receiving on the Blue brand.
While the two teams have not crossed paths on SmackDown, Fatal Influence has a long history with Paxley on NXT and has targeted Flair and Bliss, notably in their main roster debut post-WrestleMania 42.
What is the latest update on Drew McIntyre’s WWE return?
Per PWInsider, Drew McIntyre has returned to the United States after completing the outside commitments that kept him away in recent months, including film projects and other WWE-related work.
When and where will the upcoming SNME take place?
The upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be WWE’s first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event.
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