CM Punk’s electrifying return to Monday Night RAW sparked a fiery confrontation with Drew McIntyre and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, setting the stage for future showdowns with Roman Reigns and The Rock.
Despite nursing a right triceps injury, Punk made a dramatic entrance on RAW, engaging in a heated exchange with Rollins and McIntyre.
The Best in the World’s impassioned segment quickly thrilled fans, prompting speculation about its authenticity.
"It was not scripted word for word, which most things on that show are. They let the guys have free reign.
"There was one moment where there were a lot of people thinking this might not be a good idea. It was the Vince McMahon reference.
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— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) March 28, 2024
According to Dave Meltzer, the segment was not entirely scripted, granting Punk, Rollins, and McIntyre creative freedom to improvise.
While adhering to the general storyline, the trio had latitude to deviate from the script, resulting in moments of spontaneity that added depth to the segment.
Meltzer revealed, “It was not scripted word for word… They let the guys have free reign. There was one moment where there were a lot of people thinking this might not be a good idea. It was the Vince McMahon reference… they got out of it.”
Despite Punk’s sidelined status, his presence will loom large at WrestleMania 40 as he assumes the role of guest commentator for the title match between Rollins and McIntyre.
This intriguing development promises to fuel ongoing tensions between Punk and the two competitors, adding layers to their simmering feud.
Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre offers insight into the authenticity of his rivalry with Punk, asserting its genuine nature.
In an interview, McIntyre hinted at the personal animosity underlying their conflict, suggesting that their interactions transcend scripted storytelling.
“My thing is, if I really don’t like you, I shouldn’t be there, because I might punch you in the face… The story isn’t really a story. It’s real. And people are feeling it’s real… And maybe we’ll get to tell that story, eventually,”
McIntyre remarked.
With Punk’s return timeline uncertain, anticipation mounts for his eventual in-ring comeback, poised to reignite his feud with McIntyre. As summer’s premium events approach, fans eagerly await the next chapter in their intense rivalry, brimming with anticipation for the clash that lies ahead.
