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Top WWE Star Underwent Knee Treatment Before SmackDown Match

By John Canton • Published 22nd February 2025
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A major WWE name had to have his knee drained before performing on SmackDown.

The opening match on WWE SmackDown in New Orleans featured Drew McIntyre in action against Jimmy Uso. Most people watching the show likely assumed that McIntyre would win since he’s a top singles star who is in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. However, the finish saw Jimmy counter a reverse Alabama Slam into a pin with Jimmy sitting on top for the win.

After the match, McIntyre hit a forearm to knock Jimmy down. An angry McIntyre rammed Jimmy’s head into the mat repeatedly. McIntyre told Jimmy that this meant nothing to him and Jimmy meant nothing to him. McIntyre teased kicking Jimmy’s head into the ring post, but WWE Officials and referees went to ringside to stop Drew before he did it.

It appeared as though McIntyre would be leaving, but instead, he ran down to ringside. McIntyre ran the ropes and hit a Claymore Kick to knock Jimmy down. McIntyre was laughing about it.

Drew McIntyre gave fans some behind-the-scenes access on his Instagram story when he shared a video of his knee having fluid drained from it about 45 minutes before SmackDown. The treatment on his knee worked and McIntyre went on to have a good match without any issues.

WWE Elimination Chamber To Feature Drew McIntyre And Five Other Top Male Stars

For the second year in a row, Drew McIntyre will try to win the Men’s Elimination Chamber to get a shot at a World Championship at WrestleMania. This year if Drew wins, he’ll face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship. McIntyre will be joined in the Chamber by four other former World Champions John Cena, Damian Priest, Seth Rollins and CM Punk, along with former US Champion Logan Paul.

Elimination Chamber takes place on Saturday, March 1st in Toronto and the lineup is below.

* Men’s Elimination Chamber Match: John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Logan Paul vs. Damian Priest vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins

* Women’s Elimination Chamber Match: Liv Morgan vs. Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Roxanne Perez

* Unsanctioned Match: Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens

* WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton & Trish Stratus vs. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae

* Will Cody Rhodes Accept The Rock’s Offer?

You can watch the WWE Elimination Chamber when it streams live on Saturday, March 1, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, exclusively on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally.