Drew McIntyre is not backstage for tonight’s SmackDown. As noted, McIntyre also missed last week’s post-WrestleMania show for what was said to be a health issue, but then it was reported that he worked WrestleMania 39 while injured. He also missed a local signing last Friday. It was noted that the severity of the injury is not known, and that it is unclear how long he will be out for, or when the issue first occurred.
Regarding tonight’s absence, it’s very interesting that McIntyre did local media in Nebraska to promote tonight’s SmackDown, indicating that at one point he was scheduled.
As we’ve noted, McIntyre’s WWE contract expires later this year but the two sides have not agreed on a new deal, and McIntyre has told people he isn’t looking to make a decision until later this year, closer to the expiration date. It was also reported that McIntyre is unhappy with WWE for various reasons, but his absence last week and this week reportedly have nothing to do with his contract or reported unhappiness.
Charlotte Flair is also not backstage for tonight’s show as she’s in Hawaii as of late, where she celebrated her 37th birthday on April 5. It was reported last week how WWE knew Flair would be taking time off, even if there is still no official word on why she’s taking another hiatus. There’s also no word yet on how long this break will be for, but it was a Flair decision, not a move made by WWE.
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Drew McIntyre Not Backstage For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown
