CM Punk is still recuperating from his torn triceps, an injury that cost him a chance to appear in one of the biggest matches at WrestleMania 40. Yet the Second City Saint will still be part of WWE’s biggest event of the year, playing a part in a match where he has personal issues with both combatants.
Punk’s role was revealed during the March 25 episode of Raw, which took place right outside his hometown of Chicago. While Punk tried to simply cut a promo, he was joined first by Drew McIntyre, someone who’s not only taken credit for the injury but consistently mocked Punk for the fact that it happened.
While they were exchanging some very personal barbs, they eventually had another visitor: World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, who will defend his title against McIntyre in Philadelphia.
Of course Punk and Rollins don’t get along either, so there was tension between all three men. Despite that, Rollins agreed to poll the crowd to see if they wanted Punk to be part of the WrestleMania match. The chants said “referee,” but Punk agreed to be a guest commentator, promising to make both men interesting.
Punk legitimately isn’t cleared to return to the ring yet, but it’s always possible be could be involved in some physical spots at WrestleMania. Certainly, the vibes between the three men suggest he won’t be content to just sit at the announce desk and call the action.
We’ll find out soon enough, as Rollins and McIntyre will collide with Punk watching from very close by on night 2 of WrestleMania 40, which takes place Sunday, April 7 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
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