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Drew McIntyre

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

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Drew McIntyre is a Scottish professional wrestler and actor best known for his work in WWE. He has won multiple world championships and is recognized for his Claymore finisher.

What it is

Drew McIntyre, born Andrew McLean Galloway IV in Ayr, Scotland, is a professional wrestler who has competed in WWE, TNA/IMPACT Wrestling, and EVOLVE. He debuted on WWE SmackDown in October 2007 and has since become a multiple-time world champion, including winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36 in 2020 by defeating Brock Lesnar.

Key details

McIntyre stands 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and weighs 265 lb (120 kg). His signature move is the Claymore. Outside WWE, he wrestled as Drew Galloway and won championships in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling and EVOLVE. He has also appeared as an actor and is a former Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank winner.

Why it matters

McIntyre is one of the most decorated wrestlers of his generation, with a career spanning multiple promotions and major titles. His WWE success, including world and tag team championships, has made him a prominent figure in professional wrestling, widely followed in Canada where WWE has a large fan base.

In short

  • Scottish wrestler best known for WWE work, real name Andrew McLean Galloway IV.
  • Won WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36 by defeating Brock Lesnar.
  • Signature move is the Claymore; also wrestled as Drew Galloway outside WWE.
  • Multiple world champion and former Royal Rumble winner.
Canadian angle

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

Quick 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.
What is Drew McIntyre’s signature move?
His signature move is the Claymore.

Sources

  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.