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CM Punk‘s much anticipated return to the WWE ring, initially scheduled for WrestleMania 40, has been delayed due to his recent injury at the Royal Rumble. The setback has also affected his planned showdown against Drew McIntyre, a storyline set up on a recent episode of WWE Raw.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, a realistic timeline for CM Punk’s return from injury is expected in September. The situation introduces uncertainty as McIntyre’s contract status is unconfirmed beyond April, potentially altering the proposed matchup. In response to the news, Drew McIntyre humorously embraced the moment, trolling Punk on Twitter.
— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) January 30, 2024
Check out the pic he dropped – it’s got a tombstone with “CM Punk’s WrestleMania main event 2024-2024” etched on it. And there’s Drew, striking a pose next to it with a sassy peace sign. The whole thing’s got fans in stitches – it’s comedy gold! Fans found the whole scenario amusing.
The delay and contractual uncertainty bring unpredictability to WWE’s booking plans. If the Punk-McIntyre matchup falls through, what other feuds or storylines would you like to see? Comment down below to let us know.