Drew McIntyre's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Drew McIntyre. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Drew McIntyre, born Andrew McLean Galloway IV, is a Scottish professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand (as of April 2025). He is known for his time in WWE, where he has been a multiple-time world champion, showcasing his in-ring skills and character work. His career highlights include winning the WWE Championship and the Royal Rumble, establishing him as a top star in professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

August 2006: IWW International Heavyweight Championship Win

On 27 August 2006, Drew Galloway defeated "SOS" Sheamus O'Shaunessy to win the IWW International Heavyweight Championship.

November 2006: BCW Heavyweight Championship Win

In November 2006, Drew Galloway and Lionheart defeated BCW Heavyweight Champion Highlander and Wolfgang. At December's No Blood, No Sympathy IV event, Galloway defeated Highlander in an "I Quit" match to win his second BCW Heavyweight Championship.

September 2007: Ohio Valley Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling

In September 2007, Drew McIntyre went to Louisville for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and was later sent to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). He won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with Stu Bennett and the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship in FCW.

2009: Return to SmackDown as "The Chosen One"

In 2009, two years after his first appearance, Drew McIntyre returned to SmackDown, using the moniker "The Chosen One". He won the WWE Intercontinental Championship and the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside "Dashing" Cody Rhodes.

January 2010: Intercontinental Championship Reign

On 1 January 2010, Drew McIntyre retained the Intercontinental Championship against John Morrison on SmackDown, and against Kane on 21 February at Elimination Chamber, using underhanded tactics.

August 2014: Evolve Championship Win

On August 8, 2014, Drew Galloway debuted for Evolve and defeated Chris Hero to win the Evolve Championship.

January 2015: Renames Title and Successful Defense

On January 9, 2015, Galloway renamed his title the "Evolve World Championship". The following night, on January 10, Galloway made his first successful defense as world champion against Ricochet at Evolve 37.

April 2015: Double Championship Victory

At Mercury Rising in April 2015, Galloway defeated Johnny Gargano for the Dragon Gate USA Open the Freedom Gate Championship in a Title vs Title match, retaining the Evolve Championship to become a double champion. He then made a series of title defenses in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland between April 4 and April 6, 2015.

2015: Debut for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)

In 2015, Drew Galloway made his debut for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), becoming a one-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and one-time Impact Grand Champion. He also performed in Evolve, where he was a one-time Evolve Champion and two-time Evolve Tag Team Champion. He was also a one-time Open the Freedom Gate Champion due to Evolve's partnership with Dragon Gate USA.

January 2016: Evolve Tag Team Championship Win and Betrayal

Between January 22 and 24, 2016, Galloway and Johnny Gargano won a tournament to become the inaugural Evolve Tag Team Champions. After losing the titles at Evolve 59, Galloway turned on Gargano and Ethan Page, claiming WWE was compromising independent wrestling.

January 2016: First PWG Singles Victory

On January 2, 2016, Galloway scored his first PWG singles victory over Jack Evans at "Lemmy".

January 2017: Impact Grand Championship Win

On January 19, 2017, Galloway defeated Moose to win the Impact Grand Championship on Impact Wrestling.

2017: Return to WWE and NXT Championship Win

In 2017, Drew Galloway returned to WWE as Drew McIntyre and was assigned to NXT, where he won the NXT Championship once.

February 2018: ICW Hall of Fame Induction

In February 2018, Galloway was inducted into the ICW Hall of Fame.

2018: Inducted into the ICW Hall of Fame

In 2018, Drew Galloway was inducted into the ICW Hall of Fame.

2018: Main Roster Return and Raw Tag Team Championship

Upon returning to WWE's main roster in 2018, Drew McIntyre won the Raw Tag Team Championship alongside Dolph Ziggler.

January 2020: Drew McIntyre wins the Royal Rumble

In January 2020, at the Royal Rumble, Drew McIntyre won the Royal Rumble match, earning a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 36 and turning face. McIntyre eliminated six participants, including WWE Champion Brock Lesnar.