Drew McIntyre posts October comparison showing major physique change during absence since WrestleMania 42

Drew McIntyre posted side-by-side photographs in October revealing a marked change in his physique; the Scot last competed at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas against Jacob Fatu and has been absent from the ring since that match. He captioned the social-media post "Positive changes."

WWE’s roster shake-up has generated speculation about departures and arrivals, and McIntyre’s name has been part of those conversations. The wrestler has kept busy with several acting projects while away from in-ring competition, and recent reports suggest there are chances he will return to WWE programming. WWE has not provided an official update on any comeback, and multiple reports describe the grand return as "soon."

McIntyre uploaded a side-by-side comparison showing his January and October physiques. The earlier picture displayed an already impressive structure, while the October image highlighted a clearer increase in muscle mass. The close-up presentation emphasized the physical changes he has made between the two photos.

The October image in particular showed pumped-up muscle that aligned with his overall frame. Observers noted a more pronounced upper body size relative to the waist in the later photo. The visual contrast underscores the change in his conditioning over the months shown.

Specific areas of development in the October comparison included a well-defined upper back, more prominent traps and broader lats. The pictures also showed a leaner waist, contributing to a more pronounced V-shaped torso. Those features combined to present a stronger-looking silhouette in the recent image.

Earlier updates reported McIntyre returned to in-ring training in September and shared footage of himself working out in the ring. As of today he has not confirmed a date for a WWE return and the company has not issued a timing update. Speculation about his comeback continues in media coverage, with some outlets describing the return as "soon."

WWE’s official listings credit McIntyre as a three-time WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, Raw Tag Team Champion and NXT Champion. He is also the 2020 Royal Rumble winner and won the 2024 Men’s Money in the Bank competition, immediately attempted to cash in and lost the match, handing Damian Priest the title.

The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.