Drew McIntyre Explains How WWE Schedule Has Changed Big Time and Why He’s Wrestling Less

Drew McIntyre isn’t grinding through the same schedule fans remember — and he’s making it clear that’s by design.

During an appearance on The BobbyCast with Bobby Bones, McIntyre pulled back the curtain on how WWE’s schedule has shifted, especially when it comes to non-televised live events. According to him, those shows are mostly gone now — and he doesn’t miss them.

"These days, I probably wrestle one match every couple of months. They finally eliminated most of the non-televised shows. One, the talent were just getting hurt all the time and going out quicker, and two, from a profit standpoint, it just didn’t make sense. It never made sense to me, profit-wise."

McIntyre didn’t stop there. He pointed directly to WWE’s evolving business model, noting that the real money isn’t coming from house shows anymore. Instead, it’s tied to massive deals being secured at the top.

"So now, the money’s in the TV deals and all the other massive deals that the billion dollar man Nick Khan is constantly making so because I’m wrestling once every two months, every three months, I do feel like I’ve been in a car crash after the matches and I train for each match now, like, I assume a boxer would train for a fight, UFC fighter would train for a fight, I train for each pro wrestling match."

With Nick Khan leading the business side, WWE has leaned heavily into media rights and global partnerships — and that shift is clearly changing how often top stars step into the ring.

For McIntyre, that means fewer matches but a heavier toll every time he competes, comparing each outing to preparing for a major fight.

Do you think WWE’s lighter in-ring schedule is better for talent longevity, or does it take away from what made the product special? Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.