The WWE Backlash France Premium Live Event (PLE) is off to a fiery start, and it’s not just because of the electrifying matches on the card. The real drama unfolded on the Backlash Kickoff pre-show, where CM Punk, co-hosting alongside Big E and Jackie Redmond, took a verbal shot at his long-time rival, Drew McIntyre.
The tension between Punk and McIntyre has been simmering for months, ever since McIntyre injured Punk at the Royal Rumble, forcing the former AEW star to miss WrestleMania XL. The bad blood has been building up, with Punk finally getting a chance to respond in kind on the pre-show.
While discussing the WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles, Punk couldn’t resist taking a jab at McIntyre, referencing his brief World Heavyweight Championship reign at WrestleMania 40.
The remark seemed to come out of nowhere, but it was clear Punk was waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
The Scottish Warrior, however, has remained silent so far, with no public response to Punk’s verbal bomb. This comes as no surprise, given McIntyre is currently sidelined with an elbow injury.
But rest assured, McIntyre won’t take this lying down, and a fiery response is likely to follow once he’s back in action.
This development raises the stakes even higher for their eventual showdown, which is expected to take place once Punk is medically cleared. The question on everyone’s mind is: what will happen when these two superstars finally collide? Will Punk’s verbal jabs prove to be a prelude to a championship showdown, or will McIntyre have the last laugh?
As the WWE Universe waits with bated breath for the inevitable confrontation, one thing is certain – the feud between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre is about to reach new heights, and fans are in for a wild ride.