Adam Pearce announces special guest referee for CM Punk-Drew McIntyre match at SummerSlam

Adam Pearce had to ensure that CM Punk and Drew McIntyre didn't lay their hands on each other on RAW. They won't be able to do so until their match at SummerSlam, with a special guest referee announced by the red brand's General Manager.

Yes, CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre is official for SummerSlam 2024. The first thing Punk revealed when coming out tonight was that he had been medically cleared for the first time since the 2024 Royal Rumble.

Punk and McIntyre had to be kept apart by security because the former couldn't wait until SummerSlam. Adam Pearce added that they would be suspended if either of the two lay a hand on each other before then. He even revealed the special guest referee for the match: Seth Rollins!

This was a huge moment, and it was evident that neither Punk nor McIntyre was happy with the decision. For the unaware, Seth Rollins is a sworn enemy of both men and will be the one in charge of handling the chaos.

This will likely feed into the story of Punk and Rollins, which was discontinued despite being planned for WrestleMania 40 Night 1. Things are certainly going to be interesting heading into SummerSlam.

​