Drew McIntyre, who has established himself as a leading figure in WWE, recently spoke about his potential retirement plans, leaving fans unsure about his future. The Scottish wrestler hinted that once he decides to leave the wrestling business, he may disappear entirely from the public eye.
Known as WWE’s standard-bearer in recent years, McIntyre’s journey reflects perseverance, having overcome early setbacks after Vince McMahon initially distanced himself from him. Now 40 years old, he has become one of the company’s top talents, excelling both in the ring and on the microphone.
McIntyre’s Commentary on Career Transition and Retirement
During a conversation on the IMPAULSIVE podcast with Logan Paul, McIntyre was asked about pursuing acting as a career after wrestling. He responded with a resolute warning to his followers, suggesting that fans might never see him again once he retires from WWE.
“Maybe, or maybe you’ll just never see me again. Like I keep telling everybody, ‘When I’m gone, I’m gone.’ You won’t see me coaching on some TV show or begging for your attention. When Drew McIntyre’s gone, he may just be gone forever, so, enjoy when you can.” —Drew McIntyre, WWE Superstar
In addition to these remarks, McIntyre revealed that his wife has initiated plans for their post-retirement life, encouraging him to build a personal brand and develop new interests beyond wrestling.
“Hobbies. My wife did say is, ‘You really better talk to Logan [Paul] about building us this, you know, branding, using your name right now, and expanding and she’s right. We have like, a couple of, you know, properties and the likes and investments. But she was like, ‘You’re gonna get so bored [after retirement], so you gotta just start working on something now.’ So, she wants dad to run, and I’ll be the face of it. I want hobbies. I’ve started, I’m in Nashville. I’ve started, like, shooting and stuff. I’m like, ‘Wow, this is kind of fun…’ [Shooting guns?] [Like targets?] Yeah, I’m pretty good at it actually, just came naturally.” —Drew McIntyre, WWE Superstar
Recent Activities and Upcoming WWE Events
Despite contemplating a distant future, McIntyre remains fully engaged with WWE storylines. After failing to overcome Randy Orton in a recent Saturday Night’s Main Event bout, McIntyre is set for a new challenge. He will team up with Logan Paul for a tag team match against Randy Orton and Jelly Roll at WWE SummerSlam this August. This match will notably mark the in-ring debut of Jelly Roll, a four-time Grammy-nominated artist, adding significant intrigue to the event.
The alliance with Logan Paul and the upcoming showdown at SummerSlam indicates that McIntyre’s current focus is on maintaining a powerful presence in WWE before any retirement plans come into effect.
Potential Impact and Next Steps
McIntyre’s cryptic remarks about retirement underscore the reality that even top-tier wrestlers eventually move on from the spotlight. Unlike many wrestlers who transition to coaching or television roles, McIntyre’s intention to leave a low profile may surprise WWE fans and the wrestling community. His comments suggest a clear boundary between his wrestling career and life afterward, emphasizing a complete departure.
As he prepares for major matches like the tag team event at SummerSlam and explores interests like shooting and brand development, McIntyre’s post-wrestling path remains open but intentionally private. His statement invites fans to appreciate his current contributions while understanding that he may not linger in the public arena after stepping away from the ring.
