Top star's absence from the World Title tournament could be a sign of his WWE departure, according to Booker T

Hall of Famer & current NXT color commentator Booker T recently commented on the rumors suggesting Drew McIntyre is leaving WWE.

After spending nearly seven years as an active competitor in the Stamford-based company, McIntyre left for the first time in June 2014. The Scottish Warrior then started wrestling on the independent circuit for about three years before re-signing with WWE in 2017. He has since become one of the top superstars on the roster, winning the WWE Championship twice.

However, rumors recently suggested that McIntyre could be leaving the company after his contract expires in early 2024. During the latest episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T addressed these rumors, stating that the 37-year-old's absence from the World Heavyweight Championship tournament "kinda says a little bit of something."

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"Yeah, I heard that Drew McIntyre's contract is coming up and he maybe leaving to move on to other things. I don't know. I don't know how true that is. Him not being in this tournament [the World Heavyweight Championship tournament] kinda like says a little bit of something, right? [Yeah, maybe. Former WWE Champion two times.] Exactly. So, we'll see how this thing plays out," he said. [56:54 - 57:14]

Why was Drew McIntyre fired from the company in 2010? Check out the story here.

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Drew McIntyre last competed at WWE WrestleMania 39

The Scottish Warrior has been absent from in-ring action for over a month. McIntyre last competed on the second night of WrestleMania 39 when he squared off in a triple-threat action against Sheamus and Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. However, he lost the bout as The Ring General retained his title.

Despite his absence, the two-time world champion recently got drafted from SmackDown to Monday Night RAW in the 2023 Draft.

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3. Gunther vs Sheamus vs Drew McIntyre, WWE Wrestlemania 39 Night 1 (02.04.2023)

Gunther's work is like the only reason I'd feel compelled to watch WWE today and for me this was the standout match in all of Wrestlemania. All 3 men delivered, matchup was fantastic.

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3. Gunther vs Sheamus vs Drew McIntyre, WWE Wrestlemania 39 Night 1 (02.04.2023)

Gunther's work is like the only reason I'd feel compelled to watch WWE today and for me this was the standout match in all of Wrestlemania. All 3 men delivered, matchup was fantastic. https://t.co/I0XAhKCSf1

Drew McIntyre advised to leave for a "two or three-year" stint in AEW. Check out the story here.

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