Former WWE Champion might be the reason for Drew McIntyre's shocking announcement on RAW

In the latest episode of WWE RAW, Drew McIntyre made a shocking announcement that he was quitting the Stamford-based promotion. Soon after this declaration, Triple H and Adam Pearce confronted the Scottish Warrior backstage. They tried to convince him to reconsider, but Drew was resolute in his decision.

Many fans speculate that former WWE Champion CM Punk might be the reason behind McIntyre's surprising announcement on this post-Clash at the Castle episode.

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Drew McIntyre could be imitating CM Punk's past actions

Fans claimed that McIntyre is imitating the Best in the World by executing a quitting angle on RAW.

This is similar to how CM Punk famously quit WWE on RAW after 'Mania following his loss to The Undertaker at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

This has led to the potential assumption that the 39-year-old star will not leave WWE, especially without having a match with Punk.

Therefore, this angle is likely a setup for Drew’s return. He could appear in one or two weeks to attack and assault CM Punk in retaliation for his actions over the past few months.

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The Scottish Warrior might have a personal reason for quitting WWE

Before Clash at the Castle, Drew McIntyre revealed that his wife was undergoing emergency surgery, which explains her absence from the Scotland PLE.

Given this challenging time, McIntyre might want to focus solely on his personal life and take time off from WWE to support his wife during her recovery. This quit angle could be a storyline to write him off television temporarily.

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Drew McIntyre could return sooner than expected

There is also a prospect that the WWE Universe might witness the Scottish Warrior's return sooner than expected on the upcoming episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

This belief stems from CM Punk being part of the forthcoming edition of the Blue brand, as the show will take place in the hometown of the Best in the World.

So, when the Voice of the Voiceless provides an update regarding his in-ring return, Drew McIntyre could likely launch an assault on Punk.

This confrontation would further set up a match between the two, with Money in the Bank 2024 being an ideal location for their showdown. Further, it will be a great way to generate significant buzz for MITB 2024.