-- Drew McIntyre revealed on Monday that he's been medically disqualified from competing on WWE Friday Night Smackdown this week where he was scheduled to team up with Sheamus to challenge for the WWE Tag Team titles, held by The Usos. McIntyre did not divulge any details on why he would be missing the show, but WWE was quick to name his replacement for the bout as Butch of the Brawling Brutes will draw in.
Unfortunately I am medically disqualified to compete this Friday on #Smackdown
I don’t like to miss any shows as everybody knows but I promise I’ll be back soon— Drew McIntyre (@DMcIntyreWWE) December 5, 2022
BREAKING: The winners of this Undisputed Tag Team Title Match on #WWERaw will be defending against @WWESheamus and BUTCH this Friday on #SmackDown!
— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2022