Report: WWE Producing Alternative Plans In Case Drew McIntyre Can't Make SmackDown

One of the headline matches at WWE SummerSlam of Jelly Roll & Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul is currently up in the air due to McIntyre being stuck in the United Kingdom.

McIntyre was in England for a friend's wedding over the weekend, but the former WWE Champion was denied boarding on his flight back to the United States due to not having his US passport and only having his UK passport.

Reports have noted that WWE are confident the situation will be resolved, but this hasn't stopped the company from putting a backup plan in place, with TC of WrestleVotes noting that "wheels are in motion" for alternative plans in the event that McIntyre can't make the go-home episode of SmackDown before SummerSlam.

How this will affect the SummerSlam match is currently unknown, but a ready-made replacement was revealed on Monday night as The Miz pitched to team with Logan Paul on August 2 if Drew McIntyre is unable to perform. The Miz teamed with Paul for the YouTuber's WWE in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38, and they faced off in singles action at SummerSlam 2022.

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