WWE SmackDown: Drew McIntyre is back with a vengeance!

WWE fans are hyped as The Scottish Warrior has officially returned. It appears Drew McIntyre's departure from WWE was only temporary. During the latest episode of SmackDown on June 21, 2024, held at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, CM Punk's hometown, Punk made a surprise appearance and shared his thoughts on Drew McIntyre.
Following this, The Wise Paul Heyman entered the ring and issued a warning about The Bloodline.Soon after, Punk found himself surrounded by The Bloodline. However, Cody Rhodes then arrived with two baseball bats, handing one to Punk, causing The Bloodline to retreat from the ring. Though the situation with The Bloodline was defused, what happened next shocked the entire arena.
Here’s what happened in the latest episode of SmackDown:

Despite CM Punk settling his score with The Bloodline, he was attacked by The Scottish Warrior. During a backstage segment with Kayla and Grayson, Grayson declared that if he wins tonight, he will head to Money in the Bank and win the ladder match for himself and Theory. Suddenly, a loud banging is heard from the garage door behind them. As the door opens, fans see a bloodied CM Punk with Drew McIntyre standing in front of him.
Punk was in a brutal condition, bleeding from the vicious attack by The Scottish Warrior. The assault was so severe that Punk could not walk. Drew then hoisted Punk onto his shoulders and carried him towards the ring. This was a message of vengeance from Drew, retaliating for what Punk did to him at Clash at the Castle, where Punk cost Drew the World Title in Drew's hometown.

Drew dropped Punk on the ramp and mocked him by kneeling down. He grabbed Punk’s bracelet and pocketed it. Nick Aldis then emerged, pushing Drew, who pushed back in response. The audio was cut off for a few seconds as they yelled at each other. Finally, the medical team arrived and took CM Punk away from the arena in an ambulance.
Chicago fans were simultaneously shocked and excited by Drew McIntyre's return. His storyline with CM Punk is receiving a significant amount of positive feedback from the WWE Universe. The tension between these two superstars is escalating, and the situation promises to become even more thrilling in the coming weeks. While it remains unclear whether CM Punk will face Drew at Money in the Bank 2024, fans can certainly expect an epic showdown between the two, most likely at SummerSlam 2024.

Drew's return was surprising, as fans had assumed he would be off television for a while. His swift response to CM Punk was unexpected, and Drew's attacks on Punk made it clear that he is eager for a confrontation. Initially, fans anticipated a rivalry between CM Punk and The Bloodline, but the recent episode of SmackDown made it clear that CM Punk's primary adversary is now Drew McIntyre.