WWE: Drew McIntyre WWE Abscense & Return Plans Update, Current Plans For Main Event Match For Money In The Bank 2026, U.S. Embassy Riyadh Issues New Security Alert Ahead Of Crown Jewel 2026

Drew McIntyre WWE Abscense & Return Plans Update

As noted before, Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE since this past April’s WrestleMania 42 event due to his filming commitments for the upcoming Highlander reboot and the new The Last Druid films. McIntyre finished his filming for The Last Druid film this past August in Scotland and returned to the United States. McIntyre revealed this past late September that he has been training for an in-ring return to WWE.

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that WWE officials have been discussing ideas regarding McIntyre’s return to take place as part of the RAW brand.

Those spoken to reportedly stated that a plan to bring McIntyre back into the fold was on the books this past August with creative plans in place for him until WWE officials made the decision for a change in direction.

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Current Plans For Main Event Match For Money In The Bank 2026

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that WWE officials current plans for their Money in the Bank 2026 event is for the LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to main event the show.

WWE’s Money in the Bank 2026 takes place on October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Current card for WWE Money in the Bank 2026:

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship – LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns (c)
• WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat match– Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch vs. Stephanie Vaquer (c)
• Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match – Bron Breakker vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams vs. Penta vs. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens
• Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match – Sol Ruca vs. Lola Vice vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Lash Legend vs. Tiffany Stratton
• Oba Femi vs. “Big” Bronson Reed

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U.S. Embassy Riyadh Issues New Security Alert Ahead Of Crown Jewel 2026

WWE is currently scheduled to be holding this year’s Crown Jewel event on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This upcoming event’s status in Saudi Arabia is currently uncertain following the United States Department of State issuing an official update this past September to their existing Level 3 travel advisory in regards to Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a new security alert on Wednesday, October 7 encouraging United States citizens to ‘exercise heightened vigilance’ in Saudi Arabia.

It also advised and warned citizens to not travel near the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border due to the current security situation in Saudi Arabia over public threats made by the Houthis in regards to the current conflict between the two.

U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia’s security alert:

Due to the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia and Houthi public threats against airports and airspace across Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Mission reminds all U.S. citizens to exercise heightened vigilance. The Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including against civilian airports, and the military conflict has the potential to escalate. U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization to travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif.

U.S. citizens are advised to not travel near the Yemen border.

Follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense.

Operational Status: Regular and emergency consular services are available for U.S. citizens.

Actions to Take:

* Review the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia .
* Review the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Yemen .
* Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in an emergency.
* If an aerial attack occurs, stay away from glass doors, windows, and any fallen debris, and monitor your phone and news outlets for official guidance.
* Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with emergency numbers, including those below for the embassy and consulates.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.
* Avoid all areas where there is a heavy police presence.
* Monitor local media.
* Follow the instructions of local authorities.
* Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flight is affected.
* Exercise caution and stay alert at locations publicly associated with the United States.
* Keep a low profile.