CM Punk remains determined to win the WWE Royal Rumble, yet a new rival emerges on his journey to the event.
The latest WWE Raw episode on January 8 opened with Drew McIntyre airing grievances about his WWE status, questioning whether leaving the company would result in a warmer reception upon return. Mentioning CM Punk, McIntyre sparked Punk’s sudden appearance.
A heated exchange unfolded, with McIntyre disclosing a backstage bet on how long Punk could endure in WWE without self-destruction, acknowledging Punk’s one-month achievement.
Drawing on his shared history of traveling with CM Punk, McIntyre hinted at an unseen side, branding Punk as ‘a demon.’
In response, Punk denied being a demon but issued a warning that if provoked, he could transform into ‘Satan himself.’