Potential update on CM Punk's injury status after being spotted in the ring ahead of WWE SummerSlam - Reports
CM Punk has been wreaking havoc in WWE ahead of SummerSlam. The Best in the World has cost Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins the World Heavyweight Championship, and now it seems he may return to the ring sooner rather than later.
Punk’s WWE in-ring return didn’t go as planned as he tore his right tricep during the 2024 Royal Rumble. He has been on the shelf ever since, but WWE has done well to carry his rivalry with Drew McIntyre forward.
Fans have been waiting to see CM Punk return to the ring soon. They may get to see him in action as early as next month as PWInsider recently reported that Punk was spotted at the WWE Performance Center.
According to PWInsider, multiple sources have confirmed Punk was in Florida where he reported to the Performance Center. He was in the ring, working to get officially cleared by the company’s medical team, according to the report.
CM Punk cost Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, who cashed in his MITB contract, the World Heavyweight Championship at the Money in The Bank Premium Live Event earlier this month. Not only did the angle further his rivalry with The Scottish Warrior, but it also brought Rollins into the picture.
It’ll be interesting to see whether Punk is cleared to perform at the upcoming SummerSlam PLE. The creative team could book a match between him and Drew McIntyre, and possibly even make it a Triple Threat Match by adding Seth Rollins.
Reports suggest CM Punk will face Drew McIntyre at WWE SummerSlam
WWE has worked hard to build the rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre in 2024. The company has worked on the rivalry even when The Best in the World has been out injured.
Many believe that Seth Rollins could be added to the match at The Biggest Party of the Summer to decrease the load on the returning Punk. However, a report by Dave Meltzer suggested that there are no plans to add The Visionary to the contest.
According to Meltzer, the match will remain a one-on-one contest once it’s confirmed. However, interference from Rollins cannot be ruled out for the contest.
This will ensure that The Scottish Warrior can finally get his hands on the man who has cost him the world championship on multiple occasions. It will also ensure that a fresh rivalry between CM Punk and Seth Rollins is waiting once The Best in the World is done with Drew McIntyre. In the end, fans can expect a highly entertaining clash between the top guys on WWE RAW.