CM Punk’s return to WWE has left many fans in awe, especially after his appearance at Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and the anticipation of a WrestleMania 40 main event, which sadly won’t materialize due to an injury.
Despite this setback, the Straight Edge Superstar has been actively involved both on and off-screen, making a recent untelevised appearance at NXT.
The curiosity surrounding Punk’s frequent visits to the WWE Performance Center and NXT has been a topic of discussion among fans.
CM Punk in attendance for tonight’s #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/l6n7elMMX4
— Pro Wrestling & MMA News (@PWMMANews) March 13, 2024
While Punk hasn’t explicitly revealed his motivations, it’s evident that his regular attendance at tapings serves a purpose – to mentor and guide the young, aspiring talent.
Known for his immense passion for the wrestling industry, CM Punk’s involvement extends beyond the ring. In AEW, he played a mentoring role for emerging talents like Ricky Starks and Jade Cargill.
In NXT, Punk’s presence is embraced by the roster, with stars like Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade openly expressing their admiration for him. Punk’s contributions at the Performance Center provide an opportunity for these young stars to absorb knowledge and elevate their skills.
Before his unfortunate injury, CM Punk was on the path to a WrestleMania 40 showdown with Seth Rollins, a moment that could have fulfilled Punk’s lifelong dream of headlining a WWE WrestleMania.
Drew McIntyre: Say “What” if you’re glad that I took out CM Punk.
Drew is on another level right now 😭😂 #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/Ffviky4MV0
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) March 12, 2024
While that dream is on hold, Punk’s name continues to be a regular topic on WWE programming, courtesy of Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior consistently invokes Punk’s name, using it to mock the Second City Saint and his injury.
Drew McIntyre, who openly opposed CM Punk’s return to WWE along with Seth Rollins, has been a vocal critic of Punk on television.
McIntyre proudly claims credit for sidelining Punk, boasting about delivering a Future Shock DDT during the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble, resulting in Punk’s torn triceps.
The animosity between McIntyre and Punk has even escalated to a war of words in the middle of the ring, adding an extra layer of drama to their ongoing storyline.
