Wrestling history is rewritten every time the Royal Rumble takes place. CM Punk’s disappointing Royal Rumble run came to a close as he lost to Cody Rhodes, despite his impressive comeback in the Rumble. Punk reportedly sustained an injury during the event, leaving uncertainty about his future participation in tournaments.
Not only did “The Best in the World” lose the match by ending as a runner-up, but he also hurt himself, preventing him from participating in WrestleMania 40 despite his strong desire to do so.
What’s the latest on CM Punk’s injury?
CM Punk made an iconic return to WWE after nearly a decade, marking his comeback with a match against Dominik Mysterio at Madison Square Garden in late December. Fans were likely hoping for Punk to be in the main event at WrestleMania after his first Royal Rumble bout, but Cody Rhodes ended up winning.
The latest triceps injury that CM Punk suffered has cast major doubt on his WrestleMania 40 match against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, according to previous reports. Rollins’ injury has already raised eyebrows, and Punk’s triceps ailment has further cast doubt on the feasibility of their heavyweight title bout.
There were initial reports that he suffered a “significant” injury during the Royal Rumble, potentially a ripped triceps. According to a fresh source, Punk presumably hurt himself while defending Drew McIntyre’s move. However, WWE has not acknowledged the specific severity of the injury. PWInsider confirmed that Punk has torn his biceps, and the estimated recovery time is four to six months. This means he will be sidelined for both Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 40.
WrestleMania 40 will not include CM Punk
A tragic turn of events befell CM Punk, who had been scheduled to fight Seth Rollins in the Elimination Chamber and might have been in the main event at WrestleMania 40. The fans were likely waiting for his RAW appearance, but he disappointed them by confirming a torn triceps which ruined their WrestleMania-themed expectations. Taking courage from a buddy fighting cancer, he remained strong in the face of adversity.
The anticipation for CM Punk’s match against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 was high after his comeback, and fans were eager for this showdown. Fans still wanted Punk to face Rollins at WrestleMania 40, even if Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble. However, Punk’s injury announcement on Monday Night Raw has dashed those hopes and left fans disappointed.
In light of his UFC career so far, Punk has admitted that WrestleMania may slip his grasp, but he is unfazed by this setback. Without Sami Zayn’s lightning reflexes at the Royal Rumble, Drew may have worsened Punk’s injuries.
Do you think CM Punk’s latest wrestling tale was unfortunate? Do you think this wound was scripted to fit the story because of Seth Rollin’s injury? Let us know in the comment section.
