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love for WWE in his articles, he teaches fitness and flow art. He is a certified
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<h2>WWE SummerSlam, Latest News, WWE Rumors, Results</h2>
One of the biggest competitions in WWE, apart from WrestleMania, is undoubtedly SummerSlam. The Pay-per-view is part of the big four main events in the year for WWE, including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series as the other three.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://www.twm.news/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-EButLRuXkAEigSV-1.jpg" alt="WWE SummerSlam 2019 Results" data-noaft="1" />

SummerSlam has a long history and is a highly anticipated event every year. The main reason for this is that at SummerSlam, old feuds are settled and new feuds burst into life. Storylines reach their climaxes or sometimes set the stage for the rest of the year.
<h2>History</h2>
SummerSlam was started by WWE to counter the growing influence of Jim Crockett Promotions. This was during the 80s when professional wrestling was being redefined by the new generation.

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://babbletop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/0-1-Cropped-18.jpg" alt="5 Reasons WWE SummerSlam Will Flop (and 5 Reasons It Will Succeed) | BabbleTop" data-noaft="1" />

Then known as WWF, the company?s competitor was Jim Crockett Promotions. This promotion was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Vince McMahon decided to push WWF up by doing what the competitor wasn?t: live pay-per-view.
<h3>Origins</h3>
First, McMahon introduced WrestleMania, which totally blew Jim Crockett?s Starrcade out of the water with its all-round success. Crockett soon had no choice but to sell the company to Ted Turner.

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200626223650/Vince-McMahon-Sr.-and-Vince-McMahon-Jr.jpg" alt="The Inspiring Story Behind Vince McMahon and WWF - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

During this free time at the top, Vince McMahon prioritized pay per views. He saw the opportunity and went all-in. WWF soon replaced all the closed-circuit programming with pay-per-views.

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNDJhMDZhZDItZTA2NS00YzkzLTlmM2MtYjA1OTIzOGY2YmM2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzQzNDM3NTI@._V1_.jpg" alt="Summerslam (1988)" data-noaft="1" />

The success of WrestleMania was soon followed by the success of Survivor Series. McMahon then placed SummerSlam right in August and the next big PPV after WrestleMania in March. It would be followed by Survivor Series in November.

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Just when McMahon thought it was all his, an old foe came back to haunt WWF. Ted Turner and WCW quickly also shifted to PPVs. They would, over the next decade, be in the neck-to-neck competition with WWF.
<h3>First SummerSlam</h3>
The wrestling world saw the first-ever SummerSlam on August 29, 1988, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was coincidentally where the first WrestleMania was held. At the time, Madison Square Garden was one of the most highly reputed and largest arenas of them all.

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNmMyZWU4MzYtOTdkOC00Zjk4LWJiYTktZmNiYjM4NDdlOGZkXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzQzNDM3NTI@._V1_.jpg" alt="Summerslam (1988)" data-noaft="1" />

Since then, SummerSlam has witnessed some of the most legendary Superstars in WWE history compete against each other at the highest stakes.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

The main event of the first SummerSlam itself saw Hulk Hogan &amp; Randy Savage go up against Andr? the Giant &amp; Ted DiBiase. Wrestling fanatics would give literally anything to see this match live once more- a true clash of legends.

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/J01aLqRqjFhgqzCiRcy0P8tIjqs=/0x0:541x361/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/36293462/10SS_08291988_0294.0.jpg" alt="Ranking SummerSlam #19: 1988 - Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant and Ted Dibiase - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />
<h3>The 90s</h3>
SummerSlam burst into the scene in 1990, which saw one of the greatest matches in WWE. Crowd favorite WWF Heavyweight Champion The Ultimate Warrior took on ?Ravishing? RickRude in a dream match with the title on the line. The event received a staggering amount of viewers and turnout at the stadium.

WWF made a huge landmark in its history in 1992, when SummerSlam was held at the Wembley Stadium in London, England. The event saw the highly anticipated match between The British Bulldog and Bret Hart.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://i2.wp.com/prowrestlingstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summerslam92-02.jpg" alt="Bret Hart and British Bulldog at SummerSlam 1992 - The True Story" data-noaft="1" />

The former tried to clinch the WWF Intercontinental Championship and make history. However, Hart put up a hard fight. Bulldog won at the end, much to the approval of the local crown. WWE is yet to return to London for a major PPV, and the fans there wait patiently.
<h3>SummerSlam 1994- A lasting influence</h3>
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SummerSlam 1994 at Chicago, Illinois saw two iconic matches that would play a huge role in the future of wrestling. The main event was The Undertaker fighting a doppelg?nger of himself who also claimed to be The Undertaker. The fight would determine who the real ?Deadman? was and who the impostor was.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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However, in retrospect, fans argue that the main event should have been the era-defining Steel Cage match between Bret Hart and Owen Hart. This match was such a perfect portrayal of Wrestling that it is used to date and is shown to aspiring wrestlers.

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A very young CM Punk was attending this show live and was inspired by the match. He refers to it as one of the greatest wrestling matches ever fought and also claims that it should have been the main event of the PPV.
<h3>SummerSlam 1997- End of an era</h3>
SummerSlam 1997 officially marked the end of an era for WWF. The main event saw Bret Hart successfully defend his WWF World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker.

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The reason it marked the end of an era for WWE is that this would be Bret Hart?s final SummerSlam in WWE. Three months later at Survivor Series, he would be involved in of the most infamous incidents in profession wrestling- The Montreal Screwjob.

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The departure of Bret Hart from WWE to WCW saw a large part of the fan base also shift to the rival promotion. With Bret Hart, the face of the company gone, WWF transitioned into the Attitude Era.
<h3>The Attitude Era</h3>
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SummerSlam for the next four years would have some of the best main events fans could ever dream about. 1998 saw ?Stone Cold? Steve Austin defend his WWF Championship against The Undertaker. 1999 saw Stone Cold once again defend his WWF Championship but this time against Triple and ?Mankind? Mick Foley in a thrilling Triple Threat showdown.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://static0.thesportsterimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/undertaker-4-1.jpg" alt="10 Best Matches Of Steve Austin's Career, Ranked | TheSportster" data-noaft="1" />

SummerSlam 2000 marked an electrifying year for the most electrifying Superstar as The Rock defended his WWF Championship against a hot-shot Kurt Angle and Triple H.

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WWE soon won the Monday Night Wars and acquired WCW. The merge sadly only saw one SummerSlam mega-crossover when Booker T defended the pride of the WCW Championship against The Rock.
<h3>Additions made post-2000</h3>
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SummerSlam continued through the years as the WrestleMania of the second half of the year. WWE fans witnessed mouthwatering clashes between Triple H and Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and Chris Benoit, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels, and even Edge vs John Cena.

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In recent times, SummerSlam has incorporated a variety of match stipulations. Fans have grown accustomed to seeing Steel Cage matches and sometimes Elimination Chamber matches at SummerSlam.
<h3>Brock Lesnar Dominance</h3>
Brock Lesnar dominated SummerSlam over the last 10 years. Since his return, ?The Beast Incarnate? has competed in six SummerSlam Main events.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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From 2014, Lesnar battled in the main event for consecutive years up to 2019. Along the way, he fought John Cena, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns twice, Samoa Joe, Seth Rollins, and even Bray Wyatt.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/i6qXFjo-pAkvnNWsQofwWnQCr60=/49x0:590x361/1200x800/filters:focal(49x0:590x361)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/40235998/SS14_Photo_277xx.0.jpg" alt="WWE SummerSlam 2014 buy rate announced; was John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar the 'right attraction'? - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />

This truly proves how consistent and dominant Brock Lesnar is. The fact that he competed against most main roster superstars is as big a statement as one can make.
<h3>Current times</h3>
SummerSlam may not be as exciting as it was back in the day, but it still maintains its element. There will always be a huge shocker at SummerSlam and you can count on it.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.pinkvilla.com/files/wwe_summerslam_2020_results_roman_reigns_wreaks_havoc_in_surprise_return_seth_rollins_and_asuka_reign_supreme_0.jpg" alt="WWE SummerSlam 2020 Results: Roman Reigns wreaks havoc in surprise return; Seth Rollins &amp; Asuka reign supreme | PINKVILLA" data-noaft="1" />

In 2020, SummerSlam took place for the first time without a live audience due to the pandemic. However, fans could watch the match through video screens in ThunderDome. The ratings went through the roof as Roman Reigns made a huge return to WWE after the main event between ?The Fiend? and Braun Strowman had ended.

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/pxSTbdsoUbAHlLx0qmDlXNOjogQ=/0x0:1200x675/1200x800/filters:focal(578x260:770x452)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67285405/203_SS_08232020JG_36033__d88c65a303aff96442ec753179e89f84.0.jpg" alt="Cageside Community Star Ratings: Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />

WWE fans can continue to rely on SummerSlam for the best matches. There may not be a Randy Savage or Hulk Hogan or Stone Cold, but there will be a new generation always ready to full in the boots of the older ones at SummerSlam.
<h2>How do I watch WWE SummerSlam 2021?</h2>
<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/article/thumb/2014/06/summerslam/SS-90-06.jpg" alt="Full Event Results | WWE" data-noaft="1" />

You can watch WWE SummerSlam 2021exclusively on WWE Network if you are a member. The event can also be viewed through traditional streaming channels.
<h2>What date and start time is WWE SummerSlam 2021 in the US?</h2>
<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/08/SS_08232020JG_37825.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=100&amp;w=1200&amp;h=800&amp;crop=1" alt="Roman Reigns makes shock WWE return at SummerSlam and FINALLY appears to be a heel" data-noaft="1" />

As of now, there has been no date and location confirmed, but WWE SummerSlam 2021 is most likely to take place somewhere in August 2021 in Orlando, Florida.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
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<td valign="middle">August 29, 1988</td>
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WWE SummerSlam

WWE SummerSlam, Latest News, WWE Rumors, Results One of the biggest competitions in WWE, apart from WrestleMania, is undoubtedly SummerSlam. The Pay-per-view is part of the big four main events in the year for WWE, including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series as the other three.? SummerSlam has a long history and is a highly anticipated event every year. The main reason for this is that at SummerSlam, old feuds are settled and new feuds burst into life. Storylines reach their climaxes or sometimes set the stage for the rest of the year. History SummerSlam was started by WWE to counter the growing influence of Jim Crockett Promotions. This was during the 80s when professional wrestling was being redefined by the new generation. Then known as WWF, the company?s competitor was Jim Crockett Promotions. This promotion was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Vince McMahon decided to push WWF up by doing what the competitor wasn?t: live pay-per-view. Origins First, McMahon introduced WrestleMania, which totally blew Jim Crockett?s Starrcade out of the water with its all-round success. Crockett soon had no choice but to sell the company to Ted Turner. During this free time at the top, Vince McMahon prioritized pay per views. He saw the opportunity and went all-in. WWF soon replaced all the closed-circuit programming with pay-per-views. The success of WrestleMania was soon followed by the success of Survivor Series. McMahon then placed SummerSlam right in August and the next big PPV after WrestleMania in March. It would be followed by Survivor Series in November. Just when McMahon thought it was all his, an old foe came back to haunt WWF. Ted Turner and WCW quickly also shifted to PPVs. They would, over the next decade, be in the neck-to-neck competition with WWF. First SummerSlam The wrestling world saw the first-ever SummerSlam on August 29, 1988, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was coincidentally where the first WrestleMania was held. At the time, Madison Square Garden was one of the most highly reputed and largest arenas of them all. Since then, SummerSlam has witnessed some of the most legendary Superstars in WWE history compete against each other at the highest stakes.? The main event of the first SummerSlam itself saw Hulk Hogan &amp; Randy Savage go up against Andr? the Giant &amp; Ted DiBiase. Wrestling fanatics would give literally anything to see this match live once more- a true clash of legends. The 90s SummerSlam burst into the scene in 1990, which saw one of the greatest matches in WWE. Crowd favorite WWF Heavyweight Champion The Ultimate Warrior took on ?Ravishing? RickRude in a dream match with the title on the line. The event received a staggering amount of viewers and turnout at the stadium. WWF made a huge landmark in its history in 1992, when SummerSlam was held at the Wembley Stadium in London, England. The event saw the highly anticipated match between The British Bulldog and Bret Hart.? The former tried to clinch the WWF Intercontinental Championship and make history. However, Hart put up a hard fight. Bulldog won at the end, much to the approval of the local crown. WWE is yet to return to London for a major PPV, and the fans there wait patiently. SummerSlam 1994- A lasting influence SummerSlam 1994 at Chicago, Illinois saw two iconic matches that would play a huge role in the future of wrestling. The main event was The Undertaker fighting a doppelg?nger of himself who also claimed to be The Undertaker. The fight would determine who the real ?Deadman? was and who the impostor was.? However, in retrospect, fans argue that the main event should have been the era-defining Steel Cage match between Bret Hart and Owen Hart. This match was such a perfect portrayal of Wrestling that it is used to date and is shown to aspiring wrestlers. A very young CM Punk was attending this show live and was inspired by the match. He refers to it as one of the greatest wrestling matches ever fought and also claims that it should have been the main event of the PPV. SummerSlam 1997- End of an era SummerSlam 1997 officially marked the end of an era for WWF. The main event saw Bret Hart successfully defend his WWF World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker. The reason it marked the end of an era for WWE is that this would be Bret Hart?s final SummerSlam in WWE. Three months later at Survivor Series, he would be involved in of the most infamous incidents in profession wrestling- The Montreal Screwjob. The departure of Bret Hart from WWE to WCW saw a large part of the fan base also shift to the rival promotion. With Bret Hart, the face of the company gone, WWF transitioned into the Attitude Era. The Attitude Era SummerSlam for the next four years would have some of the best main events fans could ever dream about. 1998 saw ?Stone Cold? Steve Austin defend his WWF Championship against The Undertaker. 1999 saw Stone Cold once again defend his WWF Championship but this time against Triple and ?Mankind? Mick Foley in a thrilling Triple Threat showdown. SummerSlam 2000 marked an electrifying year for the most electrifying Superstar as The Rock defended his WWF Championship against a hot-shot Kurt Angle and Triple H. WWE soon won the Monday Night Wars and acquired WCW. The merge sadly only saw one SummerSlam mega-crossover when Booker T defended the pride of the WCW Championship against The Rock. Additions made post-2000 SummerSlam continued through the years as the WrestleMania of the second half of the year. WWE fans witnessed mouthwatering clashes between Triple H and Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and Chris Benoit, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels, and even Edge vs John Cena. In recent times, SummerSlam has incorporated a variety of match stipulations. Fans have grown accustomed to seeing Steel Cage matches and sometimes Elimination Chamber matches at SummerSlam. Brock Lesnar Dominance Brock Lesnar dominated SummerSlam over the last 10 years. Since his return, ?The Beast Incarnate? has competed in six SummerSlam Main events.? From 2014, Lesnar battled in the main event for consecutive years up to 2019. Along the way, he fought John Cena, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns twice, Samoa Joe, Seth Rollins, and even Bray Wyatt.? This truly proves how consistent and dominant Brock Lesnar is. The fact that he competed against most main roster superstars is as big a statement as one can make. Current times SummerSlam may not be as exciting as it was back in the day, but it still maintains its element. There will always be a huge shocker at SummerSlam and you can count on it. In 2020, SummerSlam took place for the first time without a live audience due to the pandemic. However, fans could watch the match through video screens in ThunderDome. The ratings went through the roof as Roman Reigns made a huge return to WWE after the main event between ?The Fiend? and Braun Strowman had ended. WWE fans can continue to rely on SummerSlam for the best matches. There may not be a Randy Savage or Hulk Hogan or Stone Cold, but there will be a new generation always ready to full in the boots of the older ones at SummerSlam. How do I watch WWE SummerSlam 2021? You can watch WWE SummerSlam 2021exclusively on WWE Network if you are a member. The event can also be viewed through traditional streaming channels. What date and start time is WWE SummerSlam 2021 in the US? As of now, there has been no date and location confirmed, but WWE SummerSlam 2021 is most likely to take place somewhere in August 2021 in Orlando, Florida.?  Created By Vince McMahon?  Country of Origin? United States of America?  Original Network WWE  Distributor / Live Streaming WWE/ WWE Network?  History? 1985- Present day  First Event August 29, 1988  Location? Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Drew McIntyre: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</strong></h2>
<h2><b>Who is Drew McIntyre?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Andrew McLean Galloway IV, a Scottish professional wrestler, is presently signed with WWE. He competes on the Raw brand under the ring name Drew McIntyre. He began his career in 2001 in the United Kingdom and has won the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships. McIntyre is also known for his stint with Impact Wrestling, previously known as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). McIntyre has also worked with several independent wrestling promotions, including Insane Championship Wrestling, Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and What Culture Pro Wrestling (WCPW).</span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre’s early life </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre was born in Ayr on June 6, 1985. He grew up in nearby Prestwick, where he attended Prestwick Academy. He considered becoming a professional soccer player when he was younger, playing for the youth team Prestwick Boys, mostly in defensive positions.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">As a child, he was a fan of professional wrestling and began training at the age of 15, with his parents agreeing to support him as long as he focused equally on his education. He consented and eventually earned a master’s degree in criminology from Glasgow Caledonian University.</span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre’s Wife and Children</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre was engaged to American professional wrestler Taryn Terrell in July 2009 while both were performing for WWE, and the two wed in Las Vegas in May 2010. They got divorced in May 2011. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He then met doctor Kaitlyn Frohnapfel at a bar in 2013, and the two married on December 10, 2016. The pair now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, after previously living in Tampa, Florida.</span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre Net Worth 2024 (Update)</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Various sources estimate McIntyre’s net worth at $2 million as of 2024. Although his contract with the WWE has not been made public, McIntyre has an approximate salary of $1 million. His appearance in WWE games published by 2K, his book A Chosen Destiny: My Story and his upcoming performance in The Killer’s Game likely gave a handsome bump to his salary. </span>

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<h2><b>Drew McIntyre Career Timeline</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre began his wrestling career in 2001 in the United Kingdom. He got a developmental deal with WWE in 2007 and was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling. In 2009, he worked on SmackDown as The Chosen One, winning both the WWE Intercontinental Championship and the WWE Tag Team Championship. During the following years,</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre went on to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship over John Morrison at the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs event but lost it to Kofi Kingston at the 2010 Over the Limit. He also won the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Cody Rhodes at the 2010 Night of Champions. Later in the year, the two would lose the Bragging Rights competition. McIntyre would continue to participate in matches for various titles but always found himself falling short of the finish line. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2012 saw McIntyre form the trio 3MB, with Jinder Mahal and Heath Slater. The trio would attempt to wreak havoc but always fell short. Slater and McIntyre would then lose the WWE Tag Team Championship match as they challenged Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). He assumed a role as a low-card wrestler for the faction. He was released from his contract in 2014.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2014, McIntyre was released from the WWE. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He would go on to join the Insane Championship Wrestling in June 2014. At Fear &amp; Loathing VII, later in the year, he would become the ICW Heavyweight Champion. In his first foreign ICW title defense, McIntyre competed in a double championship triple threat match against Dansk Pro Wrestling Champion Michael Fynne and Chaos, where he both retained the ICW title and won the DPW Heavyweight Championship.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He joined TNA in 2015 and won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship as well as the Impact Grand Championship. He wrestled under the ring name Drew Galloway and kept at it until he received the golden call from WWE again.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After returning to WWE two years later, McIntyre won the NXT Championship and was promoted to the main roster. He won the 2020 Royal Rumble, which earned him a WWE Championship battle against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36. He went on to defeat Brock Lesnar, winning the WWE Championship for the first time in his career. He defended the title in several matches until losing it to Randy Orton in Hell in a Cell. He would become a two-time WWE Champion on the November 16 edition of Raw, defeating Orton to restore his championship status.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre defended his championship against superstars, including A.J. Styles and The Miz, who cashed in on his Money in the Bank contract at TLC PPV. Furthermore, at the Royal Rumble PPV, the Scottish Warrior defeated Keith Lee and defended his title against WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, McIntyre lost his championship when Miz cashed in his Money In the Bank contract (which he was able to reclaim due to a contractual loophole) at the 2021 Elimination Chamber. Prior to Miz cashing in his Money in the Bank, Bobby Lashley assaulted McIntyre, after which The Miz used the Skull-Crushing Finale to pin McIntyre and win the WWE Championship, therefore ending McIntyre’s second reign as Champion.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Scottish wrestler would contest for the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and the Intercontinental Champion, but they failed to achieve both belts. He would also challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Champion and failed in his initial attempt. After earning a chance to compete against Rollins in WrestleMania 40, he would win by pinfall. After his victory, a brawl would break out between him and CM Punk as McIntyre mocked the former UFC fighter. Punk would go on to thrash McIntyre, which was followed by Damian Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank, to then pin the Champion and win in 9 seconds.</span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre Contracts</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Scotsman has signed a contract with the WWE, which pays $1 million each year. As per various sources, his base salary is a handsome $550,000. </span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre is sponsored by the protein snack brand, Slim Jim. </span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre's Career stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Scottish Psychopath has competed in 899 WWE matches so far. He has won 369 bouts, which helped him earn a win percentage of 41.05%. He has lost 511 matches, with 19 draws. </span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre Records</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">While not a glowing record, McIntyre holds the shortest reign as the World Heavyweight Champion since the title was reinstated in April 2024.</span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre’s Major Achievement and Awards</b></h2>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2x WWE Champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2020 Royal Rumble winner </b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2x WWE tag team champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1x World Heavyweight champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1x Intercontinental Champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 NXT champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 TNA World heavyweight Champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 Impact Grand Champion</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 Evolve Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2 Evolve Tag Team Championship (1 with Johnny Gargano, 1 with Dustin)</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 Open the Freedom Gate Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2 ICW Heavyweight Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2 BCW Heavyweight Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>2 FCW Florida Tag Team Championship </b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 DPW Heavyweight Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 IWW International Heavyweight Championship</b></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>1 OCW Heavyweight Championship</b></li>
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<h2><b>Drew McIntyre Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The former WWE Champion is not new to the Special Olympics movement. Over the last two years, he has collaborated with Special Olympics participants on several campaigns. He collaborated with athletes to develop an online workout called School of Strength: Class is Now in Session.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, McIntyre asked other celebrities and their social media followers to include persons with intellectual disabilities as part of the Special Olympics’ Challenge Expectations social media campaign. He utilized every chance to advocate for improving the health and fitness of Special Olympics competitors. </span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre’s Car Collection</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">McIntyre’s garage includes a variety of luxury and supercars. One can find a Land Rover Range Rover, a Mini Cooper S, a Lamborghini Huracan, and an Aston Martin DBX.</span>
<h2><b>Drew Mcintyre’s house</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In August 2022, McIntyre moved to Tennessee to be closer to his longtime friend and on-screen foe, Sheamus. </span>
<h2><b>Drew McIntyre’s social media accounts </b></h2>
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<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dmcintyrewwe/?hl=en#"><span style="font-weight: 400">dmcintyrewwe</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/DMcIntyreWWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><span style="font-weight: 400">@DMcIntyreWWE</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andrew McLean Galloway IV</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Drew McIntyre</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">June 6, 1985</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ayr, United Kingdom</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">38</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6ft 5inch</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">265 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andrew Galloway Sr. and Angela Anne Galloway</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">John Galloway</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American-Scottish</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Scottish</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$2 Million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kaitlyn Frohnapfel </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">N/A</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Professional Wrestler </span></td>
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