CM Punk’s highly anticipated return to WWE faced a setback at last month’s Royal Rumble due to a torn triceps. Punk was eliminated in the Rumble match by Cody Rhodes after Drew McIntyre delivered a Future Shock DDT. WrestleMania this year will not feature him as he acknowledged his injuries on Raw.
Despite the disappointment, Punk is hopeful and aims to heal before making a comeback. Expressing a desire to stay active while incapacitated, he has outlined an approximate schedule for his recovery post-triceps injury.
CM Punk provides recovery update
Although CM Punk made a triumphant comeback to WWE at the Royal Rumble, he will not be able to compete at WrestleMania XL due to a torn triceps. He courageously battled through the injuries until the end of the bout, but Cody Rhodes eventually eliminated him. The assault that McIntyre made was the reason why Punk addressed his absence on RAW.
It has been determined that CM Punk will be sidelined for a period of six to eight months owing to a torn triceps muscle. He had Seth Rollins as a potential opponent at WrestleMania 40, but that arrangement has already fallen through.
In an interview that took place at UFC 298, Punk, who was both upset and determined, spoke about his comeback and his initial WrestleMania goals. He made light of his injuries by joking about being a “clumsy idiot,” bringing up his history of triceps tears before this one.
Punk’s health is more important to him than making a hasty return to the ring, and he is working for a complete recovery. In the interview, The Best in the World said, “We’re thinking maybe 6 to 8 months, but I’m not really in a rush to get back to compete. I’m in a rush to get healthy. I’m in a rush to get better. The sooner I do that, the better I’ll be when I come back.”
CM Punk comments on the Rock’s return
Due to CM Punk’s withdrawal from WrestleMania 40, WWE has enlisted The Rock as a replacement superstar. Roman Reigns will defend his WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes, the victor of the 2024 Royal Rumble.
Punk recently expressed his delight at The Rock’s comeback, citing their history together in main event programs. The Rock took fans by surprise when he turned heel and joined forces with The Bloodline, after his tease of a fight with his cousin Roman Reigns. Last Friday, ‘The Tribal Chief’ officially welcomed The Rock to the group.
A recent interview with TNT Sports had CM Punk gushing about The Rock’s comeback and the positive changes that have taken place in the world of professional wrestling in the last ten years. CM Punk said, “I think it’s fantastic. Ten years ago, I was the guy that was wrestling The Rock when he came back, and now ten years later, he’s coming back, and I think the landscape has completely changed, right?”
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