Drew McIntyre has had a rollercoaster of a wrestling career, going from someone Vince McMahon personally endorsed to then being released by the company, only to return and live up to his potential by becoming WWE Champion and a headline name. Fans are aware of his incredible journey from an in-ring perspective, but there is more to that.
A lot of that comes from his real life, which has also seen him deal with his fair share of adversity. A lot of McIntyre's real life has shaped what has happened inside the ring, therefore it is good information for fans to know about the Scotsman.
10 The Loss Of His Mother
Drew McIntyre's mother played a pivotal role in his life from a young age, and her unfortunate passing is something that led to him making poor choices in his private life as he struggled to deal with the situation. It ultimately led to him being released and turned into the fire to get him back.
Everything he does is with her legacy in mind, and McIntyre has paid tribute with the sword that he uses. McIntyre named the sword Angela, which was his mother's name.
9 Party Lifestyle
A big reason for Drew McIntyre's release from WWE was due to his antics away from the ring, rather than what he was doing inside of it. He was drinking heavily at the time to try and numb the pain from losing his mother, and it meant that he wasn't 100% inside the ring, and his attitude wasn't either.
McIntyre has openly admitted he made mistakes at that point in his life, and his focus had completely shifted from professional wrestling to partying instead. However, he was able to get a grip on things and solve those issues, which could be seen as part of his physical transformation.
8 Previous Marriage
Drew McIntyre is a married man right now, and that is with somebody that has nothing to do with the wrestling business, which he has admitted to liking. However, McIntyre has already been married once in his life, and that was done to a fellow professional wrestler.
McIntyre used to be married to Taryn Terrell, who is also known as Tiffany in the wrestling world. It's a relationship that ultimately didn't work and contributed to some difficult points in his life.
7 Has A Masters Degree
Drew McIntyre is a well-spoken individual and someone who shows great intelligence with the decisions that he makes inside the ring. A big reason for that is that he is a smart person away from wrestling, which is shown by the fact that he has a degree in criminology.
It could have led to McIntyre taking a very different path in life if things hadn't panned out in professional wrestling, but thankfully for the WWE Universe that wasn't something he had to explore.
6 Friendship With Sheamus
Drew McIntyre is a very hard-hitting wrestler inside the ring, and that is especially true when he competes against Sheamus. The reason for that is that they are genuinely best friends away from wrestling, with the two men having climbed up the ranks together in the business.
In wrestling, those who have great connections outside the ring often create the best matches inside of it, mainly because the level of trust is much higher. That has certainly been the case between these two men, with their friendship being an important one to them.
5 Major Soccer Fan
Drew McIntyre is passionate about the professional wrestling business, which has been clear to see throughout his entire career. However, he is also a major soccer fan, which is natural due to growing up in Scotland, as that is the number one sport in the country.
McIntyre grew up as a Rangers supporter, and he remains passionate about the club to this day. While he might not be able to attend games live, he watches them and can often be seen sporting a Rangers shirt as he proudly pushes them on from afar.
4 "Vince Will Cover It"
Drew McIntyre had aspirations of working for WWE from a young age, and that is something he has been able to accomplish. However, what a lot of people aren't aware of is how confident he was that this would happen when he was a young man living in Scotland.
McIntyre would live like a top celebrity, buying expensive things, and picking up bottles of champagne on nights out even though he hadn't reached that level. He would just tell his friends, "Vince will cover it," making it clear he thought he'd end up in WWE.
3 Had A Broken Neck
Anytime a wrestler injures their neck it is a serious issue due to the risk of life-changing situations, and a lot of people aren't aware that Drew McIntyre once sustained a broken neck. The reason for that is that it took place during his time on the independent scene when he wasn't at the same level of fame as he is now.
It was a serious situation that led to McIntyre being in a neck brace, but thankfully the injury wasn't as severe as it could have been, and he wasn't out of action for the length of time people would expect from that type of injury.
2 He's A Cat Man
There are a lot of professional wrestlers who have pets, and the vast majority of them end up owning dogs. However, that isn't the case when it comes to Drew McIntyre, because while he is an animal man, for him it is all about cats.
McIntyre is a big fan of cats and often shares images and videos of him hanging out with them when he's at home relaxing after being on the road throughout his WWE career.
1 Ghost Fan
Something that Drew McIntyre is interested in is the paranormal and potential conspiracy theories, which is something that started when he was a young boy. He read the X Factor magazine which was all about those ideas, and McIntyre as a child pushed to learn more.
He decided to write a letter to the FBI at that time, and surprisingly they replied to him. The FBI sent him a file with documents, which only helped to push his interest in that even more.