3-time World Champion to announce he’s quitting WWE after shocking loss at Bad Blood? Next potential direction explored
The kickoff match of Bad Blood 2024 had fans on the edge of their seats as Drew McIntyre and CM Punk delivered an instant classic inside the Hell in a Cell structure. In the end, The Best in the World secured a narrow victory over McIntyre in a brutal, blood-soaked contest. However, after this loss, it's possible that McIntyre could announce his departure from WWE as part of a storyline.
One significant spot saw McIntyre’s back slammed into the steel steps after Punk countered a Claymore Kick. If this spot leads to serious consequences, WWE could write Drew off television for a while. A potential angle might involve the Scottish Warrior, in frustration over his loss to Punk, announcing his kayfabe resignation from WWE.
This would allow WWE to temporarily pull McIntyre from TV, potentially setting up a big return at the 2025 Royal Rumble. McIntyre could make a surprise appearance in the Rumble match, perhaps even aiming to win and earn a World title opportunity at WrestleMania next year.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that McIntyre, a three-time World Champion, is absent from the official poster of RAW on Netflix, further suggesting he could be off TV following his feud with Punk.
The animosity between McIntyre and Punk has reached new heights, and with McIntyre now handed a major loss, his reaction on the upcoming episode of RAW will be crucial. Overall, it remains to be seen how the aftermath of this Bad Blood Hell in a Cell match will unfold and what the future holds for both McIntyre and Punk.
What could be next for CM Punk after Bad Blood 2024?
After securing a hard-fought victory against Drew McIntyre at Bad Blood 2024, the question now turns to what's next for CM Punk. One potential direction for The Best in the World could involve setting his sights on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, currently held by Gunther.
A match between Punk and the Ring General has been speculated for some time, and with Crown Jewel 2024 on the horizon, this could be the next big showdown for Punk. It’s likely that on the upcoming episode of RAW, Punk might issue a direct challenge to Gunther, setting the stage for a high-profile title match at Crown Jewel. This could spark a fresh and intense rivalry, giving fans a world-class matchup.
The post-Bad Blood episode of RAW should give more clarity on the next steps for both stars as we move closer to the Saudi Arabia event.