Drew Galloway Talks the Indies, WWE Release, Goals

Current ICW star Drew Galloway, formerly known as Drew McIntyre in WWE, has been tearing up the independent scene since his release from WWE last year. He chatted with SnapmareNecks about what he is up to in wrestling these days and more. Below are some of the highlights from the conversation.

Galloway talked about making the transition back to the independent scene after all these years away from it:

“It’s what I was born for, and the transition was like a duck being allowed back in the water. I have so much self belief as I live this, and was blessed with a marketable look. I love wrestling, all the styles the world has to offer, and the best talent. The biggest reward is the reaction of the fans to my matches/ promos. I appreciate all those who believed all along, but I read and hear all the time I had no idea you could perform at that level. Or even better, Drew is so much better now… that match with Hero was barely a couple of months from my release. I’m fortunate with people giving me the opportunity and believing in me to show what I can really do just being myself.”

He talked about how his WWE release sort of came out of nowhere:

“…we were on everything and receiving good reactions in that sense. It was a shock, definitely had some petrol left in tank. On the other hand, to transition to a serious role once again, it would require time off tv to shake off 3MB image and I’ve been fortunate how amazing things have progressed since I’ve been gone.”

Galloway also discussed his current goals in wrestling, and whether that could include signing on with a major company or not:

“I’m focused on the immediate goals. I’d be lying if I said nobody has spoken to me, but I’m enjoying myself with no contract and I’m so lucky to be working all the time at such a high level. Here’s the immediate goal, like I said before, ICW on television.”