Update On When Drew McIntyre Will Make WWE Return

Drew McIntyre hasn't been used on WWE TV since losing the Hell in a Cell match to CM Punk at Bad Blood on October 5.

McIntyre sold the emotional effects of the loss after the match, but was also physically banged up following a scary cut to the top of the head.

Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite has given an update on Drew's status (as well as Punk who announced that he'd be taking a break following the PLE). Johnson explains:

"There's no talk of CM Punk or Drew McIntyre being in the mix for the November Crown Jewel PPV. The Punk film Night Patrol has been shot already and is in post-production, so Punk is not missing TV for that project. As we previously noted, he filmed it at the same time he was feuding with Drew McIntyre. Both talents were featured in promotional material for the 12/14 Saturday Night's Main Event would. One source noted they wouldn't be shocked to see one or both return by mid-late November. McIntyre would have to be cleared by WWE medical after his 16 staples."

This timeframe suggests that Drew and Punk could be back in time for Survivor Series: WarGames, which takes place on November 30. However, with PLE cards of the Triple H era comprising of relatively few matches, WWE may hold off to give other roster members a share of the spotlight.