WWE May Change Future Plans for Drew McIntyre If WrestleMania 41 Shifts

Drew McIntyre’s path following WrestleMania 41 remains uncertain as WWE considers potential storyline directions for the Scottish superstar. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer, the company originally planned for McIntyre to feud with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after the premium live event.

This planned rivalry could face significant changes depending on WrestleMania’s championship outcome. Meltzer reports that if John Cena defeats Rhodes for the title, WWE would likely move away from the McIntyre-Rhodes program.

“If Cena wins the Undisputed WWE Title, the McIntyre vs. Rhodes rivalry is unlikely to materialize,” Meltzer noted in his report, creating uncertainty for McIntyre’s post-WrestleMania direction.

McIntyre’s recent journey has included both triumph and disappointment. At WrestleMania 40, he defeated Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship but lost the title minutes later when Damian Priest successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.

His intense rivalry with CM Punk culminated in a Hell in a Cell match at WWE Bad Blood. Since then, McIntyre has struggled to regain momentum, falling short in both the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber matches in 2025.

His only premium live event singles victory in recent months came against Sami Zayn. Currently, McIntyre appears to be heading toward a match with Damian Priest at WrestleMania 41.

WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19-20 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. WWE has not officially announced changes to creative plans involving McIntyre following the event.