Drew McIntyre, born on June sixth, nineteen eighty-five, is a prominent Scottish professional wrestler and actor, currently signed to WWE, where he showcases his talents on the SmackDown brand. Known for his impressive physique and in-ring prowess, McIntyre has made a significant impact in the world of professional wrestling since his debut.
Beginning his career in two thousand one, McIntyre initially competed in the United Kingdom with Scottish promotions such as British Championship Wrestling and Insane Championship Wrestling, where he became the inaugural ICW World Heavyweight Champion. In two thousand seven, he signed a development contract with WWE, adopting the ring name Drew McIntyre and making appearances on both SmackDown and Raw.
After a successful start, including winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship, McIntyre faced challenges that led to his release from WWE in two thousand fourteen. He then returned to the independent circuit, where he reclaimed the ICW World Heavyweight Championship and was inducted into the ICW Hall of Fame in two thousand eighteen. His time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling saw him capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the Impact Grand Championship.
In two thousand seventeen, McIntyre made a triumphant return to WWE, this time in NXT, where he won the NXT Championship. Upon rejoining the main roster in two thousand eighteen, he achieved remarkable success, including winning the Raw Tag Team Championship, the Men's Royal Rumble match in two thousand twenty, and three WWE Championships, with his first coming in the main event of WrestleMania thirty-six. Notably, he is the first and only British and/or Scottish world champion in WWE history and has earned the title of thirty-first Triple Crown champion.