Drew McIntyre entered Friday Night SmackDown on February 21 far from his best physical condition. A shocking update on his Instagram stories revealed just how severe the situation was. The former WWE Champion shared footage of a medical procedure where fluid was drained from his swollen knee just 45 minutes before his match against Jimmy Uso. Over the video, McIntyre wrote, “This is my knee being drained of liquid 45 minutes before my match. Wish me luck.”
Despite his determination to push through the pain, McIntyre ultimately lost to Jimmy Uso in the opening match of SmackDown. The exact nature of his knee injury remains unclear, but the fact that he required such a procedure moments before competing raises significant concerns about his health. This development casts doubt on his readiness as WrestleMania 41 approaches.
This isn’t the first time McIntyre has wrestled through injuries. Known for his resilience, the Scottish Warrior has built a reputation for toughness. However, the timing of this setback is particularly troubling. With WrestleMania just around the corner and McIntyre frequently mentioned in title discussions, any lingering issues could jeopardize his chances of securing a marquee match on the grandest stage.
Fans are now left wondering how this injury will impact McIntyre’s WrestleMania plans. His ability to recover and perform at his peak will be crucial as he aims to reclaim championship glory. For now, the WWE Universe waits to see if McIntyre can overcome this latest hurdle and continue his pursuit of greatness.
Drew McIntyre has suffered losses from both Usos recently
Drew McIntyre did not have a great start to 2025. The Scottish Warrior’s recent persona has seen him being the Bloodline hunter. The same was his aim kicking off the Netflix era of Raw on Jan 6, 2025.
However, in a match with Jey Uso, the Samoan got the best of him that time and quickly shattered his dreams.McIntyre still got the heat in himself and faced off Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble 2025 but still couldn’t actually eliminate him.
The next weeks saw him feuding with Jimmy Uso and came to a conclusive match yesterday on SmackDown. However, he came up short against this other Uso too.
