Drew Mcintyre Face or Heel Turns

Drew McIntyre, a towering Scotsman of 6 feet 5 inches, is presently a prominent figure in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), showcasing his prowess on the Raw brand. Initially, Drew honed his craft across various European circuits, notably British Championship Wrestling (BCW), Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW), Irish Whip Wrestling, and the Scottish Wrestling Alliance (SWA). His first stint with WWE commenced in the fall of 2007. During this period, he secured multiple championships and engaged in feuds with some of the company’s premier talents. Nonetheless, his time with the promotion concluded with his release on June 12, 2014.

Upon his release, Drew McIntyre cemented his legacy in Total Nonstop Action (TNA) by securing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the Impact Grand Championship. He returned to WWE on April 1, 2017, as an NXT superstar before being drafted to the main roster. Beyond wrestling, Drew is featured as a playable character in several video games, including SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE 12, WWE 13, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, and from WWE 2K18 to WWE 2K24. He has also featured in the action-comedy movie “The Killer's Game”, sharing the screen with ex-WWE star Dave Bautista.

Is Drew McIntyre Heel or Babyface?

Drew McIntyre is presently seen as WWE's top heel, a role he embraced on November 13, 2023, following a brief stint as a tweener from September 18 to November 12 of the same year. By embodying the heel persona, Drew actively engaged in a fierce rivalry with "The Best in the World" CM Punk. The animosity between the two renowned superstars began when Drew intentionally inflicted an injury on Punk during the 2024 Royal Rumble, which kept him out of action for five months.

The feud between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk further escalated at WrestleMania 40, where Drew teased Punk during his victory celebration after defeating Seth Rollins for the World title. This provocation led Punk to retaliate with a sudden attack, ultimately causing Drew to lose his title that same night to Damian Priest, who seized the opportunity by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to claim the World Heavyweight Championship.

Since that day, Punk has relentlessly cost Drew’s World title match both at Clash at the Castle in Scotland and at Money in the Bank. At SummerSlam 2024, Drew finally got his hands on Punk and emerged victorious. However, he later faced a brutal defeat against Punk in a strap match at the Bash in Berlin. Their bitter rivalry is now set to reach its climax in a Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood 2024, where both men will settle the score once and for all.

Drew McIntyre’s On-screen Character History

Drew McIntyre embarked on his wrestling career as a heel on September 28, 2002, and continued in this role until April 11, 2014. During this period, he competed in several European and American promotions. He also achieved notable success in WWE by capturing the Intercontinental Championship, as well as the Tag Team Championship alongside 'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes as part of The Dashing Ones. His career has since been distinguished by major milestones, including shifts between heel and face personas, even after his departure from and eventual return to WWE.

Drew McIntyre Real Name

Andrew McLean Galloway IV is the real name of Drew McIntyre. Hailing from Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, he was born on June 6, 1985, to Scottish parents Andrew Galloway Sr. and the late Angela Anne Galloway. His enthusiasm for professional wrestling began early, prompting him to start formal training at the age of 15. He also considered pursuing a career as a professional soccer player, having played primarily in defensive roles for the youth team Prestwick Boys

Drew McIntyre Ring Names

Throughout his extensive two-decade career in professional wrestling, Drew McIntyre has competed under only one ring name, Drew Galloway, in addition to his current moniker. He is also known by a variety of nicknames such as “The Scottish Psychopath,” “The Prodigal Son,” “The Celtic Colossus,” “The Scottish Terminator,” “The Chosen One,” “The Sinister Scotsman,” and “Thee.”