At WWE Holiday Live in Madison Square Garden, CM Punk made his triumphant return to the WWE ring. The New York crowd erupted in cheers as the former WWE Champion stepped back into the squared circle, taking on ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in a thrilling matchup. Punk, whose victory came via the iconic Go To Sleep (GTS) move, didn’t just deliver an exciting match but also engaged in some playful banter with the current WWE Women’s World Heavyweight Champion, Rhea Ripley.
While the match unfolded, CM Punk engaged in a light-hearted interaction with Ripley, revealing a playful aspect of his character. After throwing Dominik Mysterio out of the ring and locking eyes with Ripley, who was in Mysterio’s corner, Punk did pushups, adding a humorous touch to the intense atmosphere.
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The holiday season became more exciting for the WWE Universe in LA. CM Punk will once again face Dominik Mysterio on December 30 at Southern California’s Kia Forum.
Rhea Ripley takes sneaky shot at CM Punk ahead of his match at WWE MSG
CM Punk, who returned after an absence of nearly a decade, received an intriguing message from the Judgment Day members.
In a video shared by WWE featuring Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest, anticipation built for Dominik Mysterio’s match against CM Punk at MSG. Priest stated Mysterio will perform like a “Superstar.” Meanwhile, Ripley, taking a dig at Punk, stated that Mysterio would prove he is the “Best in the World”.
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Though Dominik Mysterio failed to secure a victory against Punk, he is slated for another opportunity at redemption. In the upcoming Saturday showdown at the Kia Forum arena, Mysterio has another chance to face Punk and make a statement.