WWE Champion Drew McIntyre tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of a scheduled Raw match with Randy Orton

Drew McIntyre tested positive for COVID-19 WWE announced on Monday. The WWE Champion has been quarantined and will not be taking part in Monday night’s Raw edition.

McIntyre faced longtime rival Randy Orton in the main event of the show. It was also expected that McIntyre would direct the end of last week’s Raw edition to attend the WWE tournament match in the pay-per-view of the Royal Rumble by Bill Goldberg. We don’t know if McIntyre will appear remotely on the show, as he has done with other stars who have been forced to quarantine during a pandemic around the world.

Having a two-week quarantine means McIntyre won’t be appearing in Raw before the January 31 game with Royal Rumble and Goldberg.

Despite numerous allegations of COVID-19 appearances that have affected the availability of talent, WWE has not lost a weekly TV event or monthly payment card during the pandemic. The company was originally located in the WWE Performance Center – where WrestleMania 36 is located – before launching ThunderDome, a virtual fan experience with a “live crowd” appearing on the video boards surrounding the ring. The ThunderDome originated at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, before moving to Tropicana Field in Tampa, due to the start. NBA season.