Will CM Punk miss SummerSlam following Drew McIntyre's carnage on WWE SmackDown? Exploring the fallout
CM Punk signed a death wish for himself at Clash at the Castle the moment he ruined Drew McIntyre's grand moment in Glasgow, Scotland. It looks like Punk finally received his comeuppance on the latest episode of SmackDown, as his homecoming in Chicago turned into a nightmare. McIntyre unleashed a heinous attack on The Second City Saint and annihilated the latter in his hometown.
Due to the barbaric assault, CM Punk was escorted to a local hospital through an ambulance in the middle of the show. In light of the ongoing carnage on SmackDown, there have been questions regarding his status for SummerSlam. However, Punk is unlikely to miss WWE's biggest carnival of the summer.
The 45-year-old star might remain on hiatus for a few weeks following the vicious attack and return to WWE just in time for the August spectacle. His rivalry with Drew McIntyre has taken a whole new turn after what transpired at Clash at the Castle and on the latest episode of SmackDown.
Therefore, CM Punk is expected to return in a few weeks and resume his rivalry with McIntyre. Not only has this feud transcended the heights of pro wrestling but it is on the verge of becoming the biggest rivalry of this summer, which will likely culminate in a high-voltage clash at SummerSlam 2024.
CM Punk's potential return timeline after Drew McIntyre's assault
Following a vicious attack by Drew McIntyre backstage, CM Punk had to be admitted to the hospital. This indicates the severity of the carnage that McIntyre brought upon The Second City Saint and also implies that the latter could be out for a while.
While his status is obscure as of now, he is likely to be back before SummerSlam. There is a good possibility that Punk could return to WWE on the episode of Monday Night RAW after Money in the Bank, which will be held on July 8, 2024, from Ottawa, Ontario.
This is primarily because the Stamford-based promotion could shift its entire focus to the August spectacle following the MITB PLE. Moreover, WWE would have adequate time to add a final layer to the rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, leading to The Biggest Party of the Summer.
Therefore, the July 8, 2024 episode of RAW could be the place where The Second City Saint finally makes his return to WWE. However, the prospect of him returning before that cannot be ruled out either.