This Monday Night RAW episode brought hype and anticipation to the WWE Universe. With CM Punk finally ready to decide which brand he would represent, fans were hyped. This is why both Jey Uso, who opened the show, and his opponent for the night had something to say about Punk. While one was on the side of Punk, the other had an ominous warning for all.
Punk’s return to the WWE, albeit a boon for many WWE fans, has created some heat backstage in the locker room.
Drew McIntyre issues a warning to the locker room regarding Punk
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Ever since Punk returned to the WWE, major heat has been going on backstage. This has been mostly in the locker room. While many of the wrestlers have come forward to congratulate Punk on his return, others like Rollins and even Drew McIntyre have voiced concerns regarding the matter.
This episode of Monday Night RAW opened with Jey Uso facing off against Drew McIntyre. After failing to clinch the world title in his last week, McIntyre attacked Jey. However, before starting the match, the Scotsman had a few words for Punk. While Jey hyped the fact that Punk could be on RAW, McIntyre had other words.
We don't want CM Punk in that locker room. He'll destroy the place from inside out." – Drew McIntyre on CM Punk#CMPunk #WWERaw #drewmcintyre pic.twitter.com/PuKBSeABN3
— ES Wrestling (@ESwrestling) December 12, 2023
McIntyre walked out to the ring and said, “We do not want CM Punk in the locker room. He will destroy this place, inside out.” He followed this up by saying that he traveled with Punk in the WWE and knows what he speaks is the truth.
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There is truth behind what McIntyre means to say. Since Punk’s return, there have been issues between him and Rollins. This was evident when the two threw shade at each other during their promos.
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The possible McIntyre vs Punk feud
While this is not a probable storyline, with the interaction Punk has had with McIntyre backstage, this could be a possibility. Punk made it clear on this episode of RAW that he wants to go after Rollins’ WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This is something McIntyre is also after.
With his sights set on Rollins’ gold, McIntyre could be the thorn in Punk’s shoe. The two could have a brief feud that we’ve seen McIntyre have with Sami Zayn or Jey Uso.
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