The 2023 Money in the Bank was expected to be an intriguing event. However, pro wrestling fans didn’t expect the much-awaited return of The Scottish Psychopath, Drew McIntyre to take place at the 02 Arena.
Matt Riddle squared off against The Ring General, Gunther at the Money in the Bank for the International Championship. Gunther has been an extremely dominant champion since winning the title. Nevertheless, Riddle did a great job giving the Imperium leader competition in the title bout.
He’s baaaaaaack!@DMcIntyreWWE returns at #MITB with a message for Intercontinental Champion @Gunther_AUT! pic.twitter.com/IpxJ7vDQdE
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
However, the former UFC fighter came up short against the Ring General in London. After winning the match, as Gunther was enjoying a few moments of joy, former WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre made his much-awaited return.
His comeback received a massive pop from the audience of London. Similarly, on social media, the pro wrestling zealots shared a similar feeling of contentment as Drew McIntyre made his return amid all the rumors of the Scot leaving WWE after his contract got over. However, a few fans were not really happy with his return.
We all expected Randy Orton here 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
— Mr. Nikhil Chawla (@MrNikhilChawla) July 1, 2023
I wanted heel drew this character should be changed now
— ATTACK_TiTAN (@ATTACK7459531) July 1, 2023
Drew McIntyre is ending Gunther’s reign as IC Champion at Summerslam
That’s what brought him back #MITB
— JDfromNY (@JDfromNY206) July 1, 2023
“The Rumours about Drew McIntyre’s demise in WWE are not true” – Michael Cole.
— 👑𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕘👑 (@AdamGoldberg28) July 1, 2023
Drew McIntyre is BACK !!!!!!!! 🔥
3…2…1 and Claymore to Intercontinental Champion Gunther. #MahaMITB #MITB pic.twitter.com/edUG5J5nRa
— Rohit Pant (@wrestle_chatter) July 1, 2023
Ok this fued is going to be really F*CKING GOOD! Gunter & a returning Drew McIntyre. pic.twitter.com/lAdx8JHo6x
— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) July 1, 2023
Well Drew was the 1st man to pin him in WWE, so it would somewhat full circle.
— jaysonXcrossPart2 (@DNegronomics) July 1, 2023
Drew beats Gunther at SummerSlam.
Sheamus beat Drew at Wrestlemania 40.— DDC (@DDC_Calgary) July 1, 2023
They’re not gonna give him the Honkey Tonk record then. 😩 September 7 I believe it is.
— Pounding The Meat Podcast (@PoundingTheMeat) July 1, 2023
After taking down The Ring General, Drew McIntyre held the Intercontinental Championship high in his hand, challenging Gunther for a title match.
Drew McIntyre’s return was under a massive question mark before the 2023 Money in the Bank
The Scottish Psychopath, Drew McIntyre was last seen in action against Sheamus and Gunther at WrestleMania 39 in a triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship. However, since then, he has been absent from the pro wrestling promotion.
Several rumors about his contract ending and McIntyre getting released from the company were fueled in recent months. Moreover, the former WWE Champion was not happy with his booking and the ‘push’ he was getting from the creative team.
Consequently, he was also replaced on the 2023 Money in the Bank poster by The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. Therefore, the situation was seen as potentially delicate as Drew McIntyre thought that losing consecutive matches would hinder his credibility. However, he has finally made his return and also seems like he can be the “chosen one” to dethrone Gunther.