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Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is a Scottish professional wrestler and actor best known for his work in WWE.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drew McIntyre is a Scottish professional wrestler and actor best known for his work in WWE. He has won multiple world championships in WWE and other promotions, and is recognized for his Claymore finisher and the ring name he uses in WWE. McIntyre has appeared in WWE programming and events that are widely broadcast and followed in Canada, where WWE has a large fan base.

Early life and training

Drew McIntyre was born Andrew McLean Galloway IV in Ayr, Scotland. Public biographies describe him as beginning his professional wrestling career in the early 2000s before joining WWE.

WWE career

McIntyre signed with WWE in 2007 and made his official television debut on SmackDown in October 2007. He won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36 in 2020 after defeating Brock Lesnar. He has also held the World Heavyweight Championship, NXT Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and tag team titles in WWE.

Work outside WWE

Between WWE runs, McIntyre performed under the name Drew Galloway in other promotions. His résumé outside WWE includes championships in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling and EVOLVE.

Championships and recognition

McIntyre has been presented as one of the most decorated wrestlers of his generation, with multiple world and tag team titles. His WWE profile lists him as a former Royal Rumble winner and a 2024 Money in the Bank winner.

Key facts

  • Signed with WWE in 2007 and debuted on SmackDown in October 2007.
  • Won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36 in 2020 after defeating Brock Lesnar.
  • Has also held the World Heavyweight Championship, NXT Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and tag team titles in WWE.
  • Outside WWE, wrestled under the name Drew Galloway in promotions including TNA/IMPACT Wrestling and EVOLVE.
  • His signature move is the Claymore, and his billed hometown is Ayr, Scotland.
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Canadian context

Drew McIntyre has appeared in WWE programming and events that are widely broadcast and followed in Canada, where WWE has a large fan base.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Drew McIntyre?
Drew McIntyre is a Scottish professional wrestler and actor best known for competing in WWE.
What is Drew McIntyre’s real name?
His birth name is Andrew McLean Galloway IV.
Where is Drew McIntyre from?
He is from Ayr, Scotland.
What is Drew McIntyre’s signature move?
His signature move is the Claymore.
When did Drew McIntyre debut in WWE?
He made his official WWE debut on SmackDown in October 2007.
What major titles has Drew McIntyre won?
He has won the WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, NXT Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and WWE tag team titles.

References

  1. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/drew-mcintyre
    Supports: Height, weight, hometown, signature moves, and selected career highlights including championships and awards.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/23405953/wwe-profile-page-drew-mcintyre
    Supports: Birth date, billed height and weight, billed from, ring name history, and career titles.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_McIntyre
    Supports: WWE signing and official SmackDown debut date under the Drew McIntyre ring name.
  4. Special Olympics — https://www.specialolympics.org/about/ambassadors/drew-mcintyre
    Supports: Biographical background, WWE debut age, comeback narrative, and memoir publication.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2811639/
    Supports: Actor credits and personal biographical details including marriage information.