Major confrontation with The Bloodline, injury update? - 4 things CM Punk could do at WWE Money in the Bank apart from targeting Drew McIntyre
WWE's next premium live event is just days away. The Sports Entertainment Titan will be hosting Money in the Bank live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada this Saturday.
The card is looking absolutely stacked. Not only will there be two Money in the Bank Ladder Matches, but Damian Priest will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn will battle Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title, and The Bloodline will be in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
There could be an additional surprise at the PLA. CM Punk could end up appearing on the show in some way. Naturally, most would expect him to interact with Drew McIntyre, but what if he does something else?
This article will break down a handful of things The Straight Edge Superstar could do if he shows up in Toronto that doesn't directly include interacting with McIntyre.
Below are four things CM Punk could do at WWE Money in the Bank apart from targeting Drew McIntyre.
#4. CM Punk could reveal he's officially cleared to compete in WWE
CM Punk's return at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames last year was an epic moment that will go down as one of the most memorable in recent history. Unfortunately, the joy surrounding his return didn't last as long as many expected.
Just two months later, CM Punk competed in the Men's Royal Rumble Match. The WWE Superstar tore his tricep during the match, thus making him miss WrestleMania 40. At least, he did so as an active competitor. He still appeared at the show, but it wasn't in a way he would've liked.
Over six months later fans are hoping The Straight Edge Superstar will be cleared to compete. At Money in the Bank in Toronto, Punk could reveal exactly that. This could then lead to him battling Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam.
#3. He could unfortunately reveal that he isn't going to be back in the ring any time soon
There is an alternative option, however. While WWE fans are eagerly anticipating Punk's return to the ring, the comeback may not be happening soon. In fact, there could be a setback of some kind that will keep him out for the foreseeable future.
CM Punk was absolutely destroyed by Drew McIntyre recently. While fans assumed it was done to further the angle, there's a chance Triple H and WWE booked the assault to write The Voice of the Voiceless off of television.
As a result, Punk could appear at Money in the Bank to reveal his injury will take more time to heal. Instead of CM Punk announcing his imminent return, he may announce that he'll be out for quite some time. Fans will appreciate the transparency if this is indeed what happens.
#2. CM Punk could be a guest commentator
CM Punk has a lot of positive attributes. He is known to have tons of great matches throughout his wrestling career and Punk certainly has a ton of charisma. Still, his greatest feature is his ability to talk.
This has led to Punk cutting some of the best promos in pro wrestling history both in and out of WWE. That isn't all, however. On top of it helping his in-ring career, The Voice of the Voiceless is also great at commentary and that is a well that promotions can go back to whenever they choose.
WWE may opt to do exactly that at Money in the Bank. Given that Pat McAfee has been away for a few weeks, CM Punk could join Michael Cole at the commentary booth at the premium live event. Punk offering his insight would make for an even better experience, although he'd need to be kept away from Drew during the MITB Ladder Match.
#1. He could confront The Bloodline
The Bloodline is dominating WWE, but it isn't the same stable fans have known for years. Instead, this new version of The Bloodline is far more ruthless, aggressive, and unpredictable than ever before.
Solo Sikoa now runs the group and is joined by Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. In a move that absolutely shocked the WWE Universe, the four men brutalized Paul Heyman. They even put The Wiseman through the announce table with a vicious Triple Powerbomb.
CM Punk is undoubtedly furious over this given his friendship with Heyman. As a result, The Straight Edge Superstar could appear at Money in the Bank to confront the stable. Things may or may not turn physical, but there is no way Punk will let what happened go without putting The Bloodline in their place. He might address Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline at the event.