The WWE Universe is abuzz with excitement as CM Punk’s return to the ring inches closer. With the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event (PLE) just around the corner, all eyes are on the multi-time champion, who seems to be making waves behind the scenes as well. Recently, Punk was spotted at WWE HQ studios in Stamford, CT, where he joined Big E and Jackie Redmond for the Backlash France Kickoff pre-show. However, things took an unexpected turn when the Second City Saint claimed he got locked inside the restroom and ended up being stuck inside the building until Monday.
Fast-forward to the present, and it seems that Punk might be making another appearance at WWE HQ sooner rather than later. The King and Queen of the Ring PLE, scheduled to take place on May 25, has undergone a change in its start time, with the company now advertising a 1 pm ET start time instead of the initially announced 12 pm ET. Meanwhile, Peacock will stream the one-hour King and Queen of the Ring Kickoff pre-show at 12 pm ET, which is expected to be filmed in Stamford.
Speculation is rife that CM Punk might be involved in the Kickoff panel, possibly even confronting Drew McIntyre or cutting a promo. Given the buzz around his return, it’s difficult to imagine WWE not leveraging his star power to generate excitement around the event. As things stand, the hosts for the Kickoff show have not been confirmed, but Punk’s involvement would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the WWE Universe.
In other news, WWE RAW took a significant step forward in crowning the 23rd King of the Ring and the 2nd Queen of the Ring. The quarterfinals kicked off on Monday, with Gunther defeating Kofi Kingston and Jey Uso defeating Ilja Dragunov. The semi-finals are set to take place next week, with the winners advancing to the finals at the King and Queen of the Ring PLE. Similarly, the quarterfinals for the Queen of the Ring Tournament saw IYO SKY defeat Shayna Baszler, and Lyra Valkyria defeat Zoey Stark.
As WWE gears up for the King and Queen of the Ring PLE, one thing is certain – CM Punk’s potential involvement has added an extra layer of intrigue to the event. With the WWE Universe eagerly awaiting his return to the ring, the anticipation surrounding this event has reached a fever pitch. Will Punk make a dramatic return to the ring, or will he remain confined to the commentary desk? One thing is for sure – the WWE Universe will be watching with bated breath as the King and Queen of the Ring PLE unfolds.
