WWE broke the news on Monday afternoon that reigning WWE Champion Drew McIntyre had tested positive for COVID-19. McIntyre appeared on Monday Night Raw later in the day via a taped message, telling fans that he was asymptomatic before urging fans to wear masks and combat the pandemic.
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“I wish I could be there with you. But unfortunately, as I’m sure you’ve heard, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am one of the fortunate ones with no symptoms, but I assure you, COVID should not be taken lightly,” McIntyre said. “Don’t think you can’t catch it because you can. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anybody. And the only way we’re going to be able to stop this thing is by working together. So please, wear your mask, follow social distancing guidelines. It’s not just to protect you, it’s to protect everyone and their loved ones.”
There was no mention during the show of McIntyre’s championship reign being in jeopardy, so it appeared his match with Goldberg at the Royal Rumble is still on.
“I am one of the fortunate ones with no symptoms, but I assure you, COVID should not be taken lightly.” — @DMcIntyreWWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/0Pd2vQHyUH
— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2021
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