Drew McIntyre returned on the December 2 episode of WWE RAW, and he explained his actions the following week. McIntyre had been absent since WWE Bad Blood, but he appeared at the end of the December 2 episode of WWE RAW and attacked Sami Zayn.

A new match has been announced for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, as Sami Zayn will face Drew McIntyre. McIntyre returned on the December 2 episode of WWE RAW and attacked Zayn at the end of the show.

McIntyre went on to question events that occured at WWE Survivor Series: War Games, specifically breaking down Sami Zayn and Jey Uso's decision to reunite with Roman Reigns. McIntyre even credited Punk for taking a bribe to join the match.

Jey Uso has been sidelined after a brutal backstage attack by Drew McIntyre during WWE RAW on December 9, 2024. McIntyre admitted targeting both Jey and Sami Zayn, intensifying tensions in the Bloodline.

On the December 9 edition of WWE Raw, Sami Zayn confirmed a new match for Saturday Night's Main Event, saying that he's spoke to Adam Pearce about facing Drew McIntyre in a singles match at the show. This match comes after McIntyre made his return to the company and attacked Zayn on the December 2 edition of Raw.