Drew Galloway

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Drew Galloway
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Ring name(s) Drew Galloway[1]
Drew McIntyre[1]
Billed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[1]
Billed weight 250 lb (110 kg)[1]
Born June 6, 1985 (1985-06-06) (age 23)[1]
Ayr, Scotland[1]
Resides Louisville, Kentucky[1]
Trained by FWA Academy[1]
BCW Staff[1]
Debut 2001[1]

Drew Galloway[1] (born June 6, 1985)[1] is a Scottish professional wrestler. He is currently signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) at its Florida Championship Wrestling training territory, as Drew McIntyre. Galloway is also a male model and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in criminology.[2]

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[edit] Career

Galloway began training for pro wrestling at the age of 15, taking several training camps with England's FWA Academy, under the tutelage of Justin Richards, James Tighe and Mark Sloan until February 16th 2002 when Scotland's Scottish Championship Wrestling gave Drew Galloway his debut...although Drew lost that match to his opponent Conscience, his star had begun to rise.

Then after British Championship Wrestling opened in Scotland where Galloway would sharpen his skill with Colin McKay, Carl Conroy and Spinner McKenzie.[3] While in BCW, Galloway first associated himself with Charles Boddington who, during a show on December 5, 2003 in Kilmarnock, Scotland, declared Galloway BCW's heavyweight champion after stating that the previous champion, Spinner McKenzie, had been fired. However, Galloway lost the title the same night to Stevie Knight. Galloway would later win the championship for a second time, defeating Colin McKay in an I Quit Match in Kilmarnock.[4]

In 2005 Galloway went to Ireland to compete in the Irish whip Wrestling (IwW) promotion, where he was joined by his manager Charles Boddington. During his time in IwW, Galloway would feud with Mad Man Manson, and on August 27, defeat Sheamus O'Shaunessy for the promotion's top title in Balbriggan, Dublin, ending O'Shaunessy's year long title reign to become the youngest champion at the age of 21.

During this time, Galloway also competed in All Star Wrestling in England. Competing in several tours with All Star in-between his studies in Scotland.[5] On October 15, 2006, Galloway competed in Insane Championship Wrestling's debut show "Fear & Loathing" defeating Darkside and Allan Grogan in a Triple threat 30 minute Iron Man Match to become the first ever ICW Champion. He lost ICW title on July 22 to Darkside in a 5 man elimination match involving, Darkside, Jack Jester, Wolfgang, Liam Thomson and Drew Galloway.

Later in 2006 Drew was offered a Developmental deal with WWE, it was said that Galloway respectfully turn this down as he had yet to obtain his degree.

The growing interest of Galloway on the British independent circuit would cost Galloway his IwW International Championship when he was stripped of the title by the promotion who deemed him unable to defend it due to him missing several title defences because of overseas commitments.[6]

In May 2007 Galloway signed a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. He left Scotland on September 17, and reported to Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky. Galloway's last match in the UK was under the Real Quality Wrestling banner, which saw him unsuccessfully challenge Martin Stone for the RQW British Heavyweight title on August 11, 2006. His final appearance in the UK (in a non wrestling capacity) was on September 15, at Premier British Wrestling's Maximum Impact show where he guest refereed the number one contender's match between Lionheart and Darkside.

[edit] World Wrestling Entertainment (2007-current)

Drew Galloway made his debut in WWE's training territory Ohio Valley Wrestling on September 26, 2007 defeating Paul Burchill in a dark match. He debuted on OVW TV on October 3, 2007, defeating Dirty Money.

Drew Galloway made his official WWE debut on the October 12, 2007 edition of SmackDown! as Drew McIntyre. In his debut match, Galloway, accompanied by Dave Taylor, defeated Brett Major with a roll-up.[7] The next week, he defeated Brian Major with the help of Taylor.[8] At the beginning of 2008, McIntyre moved to the Raw brand, making his official debut on the January 4 edition of Heat as a face, defeating Charlie Haas with a bridged Northern Lights suplex.[9] Shortly thereafter, McIntyre was taken off of television to train in Florida Championship Wrestling.[10]

On May 6, 2008 in Port Richey, Florida, McIntyre and Stu Sanders defeated The Puerto Rican Nightmares (Eddie Colón and Eric Perez) to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship.[11]

[edit] In wrestling

  • Finishing and signature moves
  • As Drew McIntyre
  • As Drew Galloway
  • Nicknames
  • "Thee" Drew Galloway
  • Managers

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

  • British Championship Wrestling
  • BCW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
  • Insane Championship Wrestling
  • ICW Heavyweight Championship (1 time, first holder)
  • Irish whip Wrestling
  • IwW International Heavyweight Championship (1 time, youngest ever)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Drew McIntyre Profile. Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
  2. ^ LA Muscle (2005). sponsor profile. Retrieved 16 October, 2006
  3. ^ Schwan, Brett (2006). "Ten Questions With... Drew Galloway". WrestlingClothesline.com. Retrieved October 16, 2006.
  4. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (2001-2006).BCW Heavyweight Title History. CageMatch.net. Retrieved 16 October, 2006.
  5. ^ Plummer, Russell (3 October, 2006). All Star Grapplevine. BigTimeWrestlingUK.com. Retrieved 16 October, 2006.
  6. ^ Posted on BritWres.com by Phil Jones. IwW: Galloway Stripped Of Title. Irish Whip Wrestling Press Release. Retrieved 27 January, 2007.
  7. ^ Lennie DiFino (October 12, 2007). Scottish invasion. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-11-17.
  8. ^ Lennie DiFino (October 19, 2007). One of our own. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-11-17.
  9. ^ WWE.com HEAT archives. WWE (January 4, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
  10. ^ Drew McIntyre Training.
  11. ^ Gerweck, Steve. Florida Championship Wrestling 5-7-08 Bourbon Street Results. Gerweck.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-07.

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