Drew McIntyre Gives Health Update After WWE Return

ByMike ReichlinProfessional Wrestling Journalist

Drew McIntyre, following his hiatus after a steel cage match loss to Damian Priest, returned to WWE on July 4 during SmackDown.

He shared a health update on FOX News, stating he feels better than the past six or seven years, equating his current health to the time before his 2020 Royal Rumble win.

I honestly feel better than I felt in about, minimum, six or seven years.” – FOX News Interview

McIntyre mentioned his involvement in new rehab techniques.

I brought somebody in to start doing rehab at the gym, stretching things I’ve never done in my life and it’s unbelievable what it’s opened in my body.

Despite a challenging return, he is set to face Randy Orion at Saturday Night\’s Main Event due to a confrontation during a segment with Orton and Cody Rhodes.

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