Drew McIntyre to walk out of WWE, Nexus Member to come out of retirement? 4 Directions for The Scotsman after losing at Bad Blood

The final chapter in the Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk rivalry has officially been written. Their third match, a brutal Hell in a Cell contest, opened WWE's latest Premium Live Event, Bad Blood.

Both men showcased their bitter resentment for each other as they stood across the ring. In the closing moments, CM Punk secured a decisive victory by delivering a GTS with a steel chain wrapped around his knee.

As this feud comes to an end, it will be intriguing to see what’s next for both men on Monday Night RAW.

Here are four potential directions for Drew McIntyre after losing to Punk:

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#4. Get traded to Friday Night SmackDown

Drew McIntyre has done everything in his power to reclaim the World Championship. However, it seems that the gold may remain elusive especially if the former AEW star also has his eyes set on Gunther.

Now that his long-standing feud with the Second City Saint has come to an end, McIntyre might feel the need for a fresh start. This could lead him to request a move to Friday Night SmackDown for a change of scenery and new opportunities.

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#3. Wade Barrett to make an in-ring return to face Drew McIntyre?

Drew McIntyre and RAW commentator Wade Barrett have been close friends for many years. Even when the world seemed to side against McIntyre during his feud with CM Punk, Wade always had his back.

However, a few weeks ago, tensions flared between the two friends during a segment on Monday Night RAW. This could hint at one of the long-term directions WWE might be planning for McIntyre, with the possibility of Wade Barrett returning to the ring for the first time since 2016.

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#2. Triple Threat match at Survivor Series: WarGames

It remains unclear what WWE has planned for both Drew McIntyre and CM Punk now that their third match in the trilogy is in the books. With plenty of time leading up to WrestleMania season, the Stamford-based promotion may look to improvise their storylines.

Punk has previously stated his intentions to go after Gunther and the World Heavyweight Championship down the line. This could set the stage for a program at the Survivor Series Premium Live Event next month. Drew McIntyre might insert himself into the mix, potentially making it a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

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#1. Quit WWE

Drew McIntyre has arguably been the most valuable player for WWE in 2024, delivering some of the best work of his career over the past few months. If there’s one superstar who truly deserves a break, it would definitely be the Scottish Warrior.

WWE could incorporate this into a storyline if McIntyre decides to quit the company on the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW after Bad Blood. This could serve to write him off television programming for a few months, setting the stage for a shocking return later, possibly at the 2025 Royal Rumble.

It will be interesting to see what WWE has planned for Drew McIntyre moving forward.