After the return of CM Punk to WWE after 10 years, he was believed to be a part of the grandest stage, WrestleMania 40. His comeback during Survivor Series 2023 included a heated exchange with Seth Rollins, hinting at a potential Championship match at WrestleMania 40.
However, plans took a different turn when Punk suffered an injury at the Royal Rumble, sidelining him until his recovery. Despite not being a part of the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view today, Punk has now sent a heartwarming message to the WWE fans on social media.
CM Punk shares heartfelt message to all WWE fans
In a historic first, WWE is poised to present the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view today, originating from Perth, Australia. The event is set to feature the iconic Six Men and Women Chamber matches, where the winners earn a title shot at WrestleMania 40.
In his official Instagram handle, CM Punk added a story to the WWE fans saying, “Had a rough day mentally today. My heart and spirit are in Perth. Just a hard day staying positive and nobody wishes I was there performing for the fans more than me. Enjoy the show, appreciate you all.”
Punk posted an emotional message, expressing that he had a mentally rough day and expressing his wish to be in Perth, Australia, where the event was taking place. He also thanked the fans for their support and asked them to enjoy the show.
Before his injury at the Royal Rumble 2024, Punk was supposed to compete in the Elimination Chamber match for a chance to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40.
When will CM Punk return from injury?
During the 2024 Royal Rumble match, CM Punk suffered a torn triceps, a serious injury that required surgery and months of recovery. The injury has cost his dream to main event WrestleMania 40, but it has not demotivated him to miss the event.
Despites his injury Punk has been very active on social media, raising support for many WWE superstars. He also made his presence to the WrestleMania 40 press conference as a host and extended his support to Cody Rhodes, after a controversy with The Rock.
In the last episode of Monday Night RAW, after the show went off air, Punk made a surprise appearance to the ring and addressed the WWE fans in the arena. Punk confirmed that his recovery has been good so far and he will return to the ring sooner than the fans expect.
Punk’s injury was a significant blow to his fans, who were eagerly anticipating his first WrestleMania match in over a decade. It was also a setback for WWE, as the company invested a lot of time in building up Punk as a main event attraction. However, there is no official confirmation of when Punk will return to the ring, but it will be sooner than we expected.
