The latest episode of RAW featured an intense segment between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre. CM Punk kicked off Monday’s show with a heartfelt in-ring promo, revealing his torn triceps injury sustained during the Royal Rumble match. He stated that he will be missing WrestleMania 40.
Drew McIntyre made his presence felt by celebrating CM Punk’s misfortune and openly admitting to praying for it. The tension reached a boiling point as McIntyre taunted Punk, asserting his ambitions to headline WrestleMania once again. However, before that could happen, Punk made it clear that he would be coming for McIntyre first.
Tensions flared as McIntyre viciously targeted Punk’s injured arm, prompting a surprising intervention from Sami Zayn. Zayn rushed to Punk’s aid and drove McIntyre from the ring. The segment garnered praise from fans on social media for CM Punk and Drew McIntyre’s recent heel work.
The Fightful Select paywall revealed a significant detail regarding the production of CM Punk’s segment. For the first time since his WWE return in November 2023, Hall of Famer Michael Hayes, alongside Chris Park, known as Abyss, were the producers of this segment. Hayes, often associated with The Bloodline’s segments on SmackDown, brought his seasoned expertise to RAW, contributing to the segment’s acclaim.
Drew McIntyre mocks CM Punk despite injury setback
CM Punk, who announced he would be missing WrestleMania 40, has been receiving overwhelming support from fans. However, Drew McIntyre seems to be celebrating Punk’s misfortune, as he openly stated on RAW that he prayed for Punk’s injury to occur.
Across social media platforms from X (formerly Twitter) to Instagram, McIntyre continues to mock CM Punk relentlessly. He not only pokes fun at Punk for not headlining WrestleMania 40 but also taunts him about the well-wishes he’s received. McIntyre’s posts have garnered attention, further fueling the feud between the two wrestlers.
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CM Punk’s declaration that he will rehab and then target Drew McIntyre first has already generated excitement among fans. However, it’s worth noting that McIntyre has not renewed his contract with WWE, which expires in April. Meanwhile, Punk is expected to be out of action for four to six months due to his injury.
