CM Punk hasn’t been seen on WWE tv since early October, however his absence is about to return to an finish shortly, based on a brand new report. The ‘Second Metropolis Saint’ was final seen on Monday Night time Uncooked on the seventh of October, simply hours faraway from his brutal Hell In A Cell match with Drew McIntyre at Unhealthy Blood.
On that episode of Uncooked, Punk opened the present by taking the microphone and telling followers: “I’m gonna go house. I haven’t seen my spouse in about 5 weeks. I’ve bought a variety of flowers to purchase. I respect you all. I’d wish to say, ‘I’ll see you quickly,’ however I simply don’t know. Thanks.”
Nonetheless, based on a report from Fightful Choose, Punk’s go away of absence was about greater than merely spending time with household. The 46-year-old – who celebrated his birthday throughout his time away from the corporate – was seemingly eager to keep away from being featured in a storyline as a result of nature of WWE’s schedule over the previous few weeks.
CM Punk Reportedly Knowledgeable WWE That he Wasn’t Keen to Journey to Saudi Arabia
The corporate introduced Crown Jewel 2024 within the nation final weekend
His phrases to the group in early October supplied a storyline purpose as to why Punk would not be part of Crown Jewel 2024 or the episode of Monday Night time Uncooked that adopted it. Each of these exhibits occurred in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – the place Punk had already advised WWE administration he wasn’t prepared to journey to many months in the past.
With WWE’s engagements within the Gulf state now over till 2025, Punk is anticipated to return to motion imminently, with Fightful disclosing that he’s set to return on this coming Monday’s version of Uncooked (eleventh of November). No artistic plans have been revealed for the previous WWE Champion, however he’s believed to be heading for a feud with Seth Rollins.
Punk was then interrupted by Rollins in his farewell look on Uncooked final month. The pair are anticipated to work a storyline with each other – though their rivalry appears a pure match for a match at WrestleMania 41, which continues to be the higher a part of six months away. Irrespective of whether or not it is Rollins or one other foe that he takes on subsequent, followers will undoubtedly be excited to see him return.
The Chicago native has nonetheless solely labored a handful of matches since returning to the corporate after a decade-long absence ultimately yr’s Survivor Sequence to a thunderous ovation. A triceps damage sustained by the hands of Drew McIntyre through the 2024 Royal Rumble match has severely restricted his time within the ring, though his subsequent collection of matches with ‘The Scottish Warrior’ was well-received.
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