Kicking off WWE Raw, CM Punk took the stage to unveil the injury he sustained at the Royal Rumble and provide an update on his status for WrestleMania 40.
Arriving on January 29 with his arm in a sling, Punk’s entrance seemed to confirm earlier speculations about his injury.
During the revelation, Punk confirmed a torn triceps and acknowledged the harsh reality that rehabbing in time for WrestleMania 40 was not on the cards.
Despite the evident disappointment, Punk remained steadfast, expressing his unwavering commitment to headline WrestleMania in the future, emphasizing the mantra, “there is always next year.”
Drew McIntyre interrupted the somber moment, initially appearing sympathetic but swiftly taking an unexpected turn.
McIntyre admitted he wasn’t a particularly spiritual person, yet, surprisingly, he confessed to secretly having “prayed for this” upon learning about Punk’s injury.
Feeling content that Punk’s absence would bring relief to the WWE locker room, McIntyre welcomed the news of Punk’s injury.
Undeterred, Punk responded, acknowledging that his emotional pain outweighed the physical, pledging to undergo rehabilitation and stage a triumphant comeback.
As tensions escalated, Punk and McIntyre engaged in a heated physical altercation, with McIntyre strategically targeting Punk’s injured arm.
In a surprising twist, Sami Zayn made his return to WWE Raw, rushing to Punk’s aid and preventing McIntyre from further assaulting the downed CM Punk.
