Drew McIntyre Pays Tribute to Sheamus as WWE Departure Becomes Official

Drew McIntyre has shared throwback photos of himself alongside Sheamus as the Irish Superstar prepares to leave WWE following the expiration of his contract. The gesture serves as a public farewell between two longtime friends and rivals, marking the end of an era for one of the most decorated careers in company history.

Sheamus has already been moved to the alumni section of WWE’s official website, a clear signal that his run with the company is finished. Over the course of nearly two decades with WWE, Sheamus built a resume that includes virtually every major title the company has to offer — with the notable exception of the Intercontinental Championship, the one prize that eluded him throughout his tenure.

The bond between McIntyre and Sheamus runs deep. The two Celts formed one of WWE’s more beloved tag teams in recent memory and shared countless high-profile matches across multiple brands and pay-per-view events. McIntyre’s decision to post the throwback photos speaks to a friendship that extended well beyond scripted television.

Sheamus’s departure closes the book on a run that saw him become a multiple-time world champion, a cornerstone of the mid-card and upper-card alike, and one of the more physically imposing performers of his generation. At nearly twenty years with the same organization, few in modern wrestling can claim the same kind of longevity.

With his WWE alumni status now confirmed, the question of where Sheamus lands next figures to be one of the more compelling free-agent stories of 2026.