CM Punk’s surprise interference during Night Two of WrestleMania 40 sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe as he cost Drew McIntyre the World Heavyweight Championship following McIntyre’s victory over Seth Rollins.
Punk’s attack paved the way for Damian Priest’s Money in the Bank cash-in on McIntyre, crowning Priest as the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Despite not being medically cleared to compete, Punk’s assault on McIntyre escalated the storyline, with no wrestling moves utilized during the altercation.
Having been sidelined since the 2024 Royal Rumble due to a torn triceps, Punk’s WWE return timetable remains uncertain, adding intrigue to his post-match actions and the evolving storyline set to unfold further on Monday’s RAW after WrestleMania in Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Drew McIntyre’s genuine displeasure with Punk’s WWE return, contrasting Seth Rollins’ purportedly scripted reaction.
While Rollins was expected to engage with Punk at WrestleMania 40, McIntyre’s reaction reflected genuine frustration.
“Remember when Punk showed up, he legitimately was not happy. He did walk out. I know people think that one was a work and conveniently with hindsight, they’ll probably bring it up but on that night it was not a work. Seth was a work because Seth was gonna be the one to work with Punk at the time,”
noted Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.
As RAW after WrestleMania looms, anticipation mounts for the intensification of the rivalry between McIntyre and Punk.
With Punk’s recovery journey underway, fans eagerly await a potential showdown between the two megastars, likely scheduled for one of this summer’s premium live events.
