Drew McIntyre Family: Sister Cecilia, Mother Angela & Father Andrew

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A Scottish wrestler, Drew Mclntyre, grew up in Ayr, Scotland, with his family; parents, Angela & Andrew, and his siblings.

The Mclntyre family moved to England when Drew was fifteen years old, and he began training to become a pro wrestler there.

At first, his family didn’t approve of him becoming a wrestler, but eventually, they accepted their son’s passion. 

WWE Star Drew McIntyre
WWE Star Drew McIntyre (Source: Instagram)

After training in England at the Frontier Wrestling Alliance’s Academy, he debuted in the inaugural show of British Championship Wrestling (BCW) in 2003.

Later, he got a contract with WWE in 2007, leading to stints in Ohio Valley Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling.

Under the persona of The Chosen One, he joined SmackDown in 2009, winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship and the WWE Tag Team Championship. 

Drew McIntyre’s birth name is Andrew McLean Galloway. he is a now-professional wrestler currently signed with WWE, performing on the Raw brand under the ring name Drew McIntyre.

Alongside his career, Drew also earned his master’s degree in criminology from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Drew McIntyre Family

Drew Mclntyre shares a great bond with his family; however, he maintains his family life private. 

His social media accounts focus on his professional wrestling career and role as a WWE employee, offering limited insights into his personal or family matters.

The pro wrestler was raised in Scotland by his parents, Mother Angela & Father Andrew. 

His parents supported his career but weren’t as supportive as they are today.

Drew McIntyre Parents; Mother Angela And Father Andrew
Drew McIntyre Parents; Mother Angela And Father Andrew (Source: Instagram)

At the age of eleven, Drew expressed his desire to train as a wrestler, but his mother, Angela, was initially not supportive due to his young age.

However, after moving to England and joining the Wrestler Academy, Drew’s parents agreed to support his wrestling endeavors as long as he focused on his studies.

Drew’s mother, ever since he started his career, supported him to the fullest; however, she couldn’t see his successful life as she passed away in 2011.

In 2023, One night before the biggest match of his WWE career, Drew McIntyre wrote a beautiful message about his late mother, Angela Anne Galloway. 

11 years have flown by; I know you’re always right by my side; when I visit home, I see you right there in both your grandson’s eyes. We all miss you, Mum x,” McIntyre wrote.

Sister Cecilia And John Galloway

Drew McIntyre is not the only child in his family; he also has a sister named Cecilia Galloway and brother named John Galloway.

Cecilia leads a low-key life and does not make appearances in her brother’s professional endeavors. Drew, respecting his sister’s privacy, refrains from sharing information about her with the public.

Drew In His Brother's Wedding
Drew In His Brother John Galloway’s Wedding (Source: X)

While taking about his brother John, he is a married man with one child. 

Both brother shares a great bond and john frequently shares about him and drew’s childhood picture remembering their old days.

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