CM Punk has seemingly addressed a recent jab from a WWE Superstar on social media, adding a playful twist to the exchange. The veteran, who made a notable appearance at WrestleMania XL, provided commentary during the World Heavyweight Championship match.
During a WWE Live Event in the UK, Drew McIntyre found himself on the receiving end of “CM Punk!” chants from the crowd. Responding in the heat of the moment, McIntyre took a shot at Punk’s injury history, suggesting Punk wouldn’t make the trip to Birmingham if he wasn’t injured.
In good spirits, Punk took to his Instagram story to playfully troll McIntyre. Sharing a promotional image for upcoming WWE events, Punk humorously placed a nerd emoji over McIntyre’s face, eliciting laughter from fans.
McIntyre’s path intersected with Punk’s at WrestleMania XL, where McIntyre’s victory over Seth Rollins was marred by a surprise attack from Punk at the commentary table. The ensuing chaos saw Damian Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to seize the World Heavyweight Championship.
Punk’s interference continued to impact McIntyre’s journey, as he aided Jey Uso in becoming the number-one contender for the title. Uso is set to face Damian Priest for the championship at WWE Backlash next month.
Meanwhile, WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long applauded Punk’s recent promo work alongside McIntyre and Rollins on a March episode of RAW. Long praised the authenticity of their exchanges, noting the comfort level displayed by all involved, emphasizing a positive shift in WWE’s promo delivery.
In other news, CM Punk’s tenure with All Elite Wrestling came to an abrupt end following a backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In 2023. Aired footage of the incident on Dynamite prompted speculation about the circumstances leading to Punk’s departure from the promotion.
