2 Reasons Why CM Punk Will Appear on WWE RAW Before WrestleMania XL

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 had a moment that will be etched into history. It was not the matches but the last-minute reveal. After the main event, when the fans thought the show was over, CM Punk made his grand return. After almost a decade of being away, Punk was back. The Chicago crowd erupted for the native hero, and speculation quickly began for his big WrestleMania XL moment. Despite things going almost as planned, Punk withdrew from Mania this year due to a tricep injury he suffered at the Royal Rumble. However, he could appear at the WWE Monday Night RAW before Mania. Why? Let’s explore the reasons below.

CM Punk could announce his special guest referee duties at Mania XL

The credit for taking CM Punk out of WrestleMania XL, in his own words, goes to Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior tangled with the former AEW star at the Royal Rumble match which led to the onset of the injury. Moving forward with Punk out of action, McIntyre made a mockery of him and his injury. This has led fans to believe the two are headed to a feud. The initial theory was that McIntyre could win at Mania and Punk would gun for the WWE World Heavyweight title during his feud with the Scotsman. However, with Punk almost recovered from his injury, there could be a change in plans. Speculations state that Punk could appear on the go-home RAW episode before Mania. This would be for his announcement that he will be the special guest referee during the Seth Rollins and McIntyre title match.

Not only will this be a massive draw for Mania, but it will also tie into the WWE 2K24 video game. The Special Guest Referee mode in the game has been publicized a lot during the promotional material for the game. This move by the WWE will ensure Punk makes Mania XL, selling more tickets, and the feud will showcase some unique dynamics that come into play. There is also a possibility that Punk will ensure Rollins does not drop the title to McIntyre.

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The second or alternative announcement Punk could make on RAW is that he will host Mania XL. This will mirror John Cena hosting the WWE Payback PLE in 2023. This will also be a massive draw for the Grandest Stage of the All. Being a host will ensure Punk is there for the WWE World Heavyweight title match and could interfere. This will also bring Punk under the same light as Dwayne Johnson and The Bloodline. What do you think the WWE will do for Punk? Will he be a part of WrestleMania XL? Tell us down below.

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