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One former WWE champ’s return is closer — and maybe another, too

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What happened?

Drew McIntyre, absent from WWE since losing an unsanctioned match to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42 in April, has been working on acting projects and now posted a video from Rusev’s training school that suggests a WWE return may be approaching. A report from about a month ago said there wasn’t any creative ready for his return, so the new footage has reignited speculation rather than offered confirmation. The story also flags Seth 'Freakin'' Rollins as another former champion who could be nearing a comeback, though nothing is confirmed.

Key Takeaways

Drew McIntyre posted video from Rusev’s school on Sept. 25, which fans interpret as a sign his WWE return could be near.
McIntyre has been away since April after losing an unsanctioned match to Jacob Fatu and has pursued acting roles (including the Highlander reboot and The Last Druid).
A report about a month ago indicated there wasn’t creative ready for McIntyre’s return, so current signs remain speculative.
Seth 'Freakin'' Rollins is mentioned as another former champion who might return, but that is unconfirmed.
No official confirmation from WWE about returns has been reported in the article.

AI Timeline

April 2026

McIntyre loses an unsanctioned match to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42 and departs WWE programming.

After April 2026

McIntyre pursues acting work, including filming the Highlander reboot and The Last Druid.

Circa August 2026

A report said there wasn’t any creative ready for McIntyre’s WWE return.

Sept. 25, 2026

McIntyre posts a video from the ring at Rusev’s training school in Nashville, prompting renewed speculation about a return.

Ongoing

Seth Rollins is mentioned as another former champion who could be close to returning, but no confirmations are reported.

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Sep 25, 9:00 PM

One former WWE champ’s return is closer — and maybe another, too

Cageside Seats • WWE

Drew McIntyre’s been away from our pro wrestling programming since dropping an unsanctioned match to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42 in April. Since then, he’s been busy with his burgeoning acting career. That’s included shooting the Highlander reboot with Henry Cavill, Dave Bautista and Russell Crowe, and The Last Druid, also with Crowe, in Europe. At some point, it either has or will still involve working in one of the “microdramas” WWE will be producing. The last rumor we had about McIntyre’s WWE return came about a month ago, and said there wasn’t any creative ready for Drew’s return. But today (Sept. 25), Big D posted a video of himself in the ring at Rusev’s school in Nashville. Reps. pic.twitter.com/qenjko1HiP — Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) September 25, 2026 Seems like something someone getting close to coming back would post, no? The “maybe” mentioned above with regard to second champ’s return would be Seth Freakin’ Rollins. We already know he can wrestle. While he hasn’t been on ou

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