WWE might be cracking down on bad language in live broadcasts (except for The Rock since he’s, you know, the Final Boss), but CM Punk still managed to slip a curse into the amazing promo segment he had this week on WWE Raw with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins.
While the three men engaged in a memorable exchange of taunts and insults, Rollins asked the fans in attendance at the Allstate Arena near Chicago whether they’d want to see Punk as a guest commentator for his World Heavyweight Championship defense against McIntyre at WrestleMania 40. The fans suggested something else with a “referee” chant.
The injured Punk shot down Rollins’ barb that his counting arm is the one that’s hurt by doing a quick three-count with his left arm. He then added, “In all fairness, I really don’t think I could be objectively fair with these two dips–ts, so … ”
Whoever was on the bleep-out button was quick to ensure the curse didn’t go out over the air, but according to Fightful Select (subscription required), they also didn’t know what to expect in this relatively unscripted segment.
The promo was listed as one segment, and was produced by Adam Pearce, as there was physicality between Rollins and McIntyre. We’re told that WWE production wasn’t anticipating CM Punk’s line where he cursed, and there was a memo sent to talent recently that discouraged them from swearing on the air.
McIntyre was referencing that memo when he picked up the mic while seated at the announce table and deadpanned “PG, brother” in response to Punk. Fortunately, Fightful’s people also said they “haven’t heard of any issues backstage after the promos as it relates to heat or anything of that sort.”
By the way, you’ll want to do yourself a favor and watch the whole segment if you missed Raw live, because it really is a treat from start to finish.
Rollins and McIntyre will meet with Punk apparently calling the action when WrestleMania 40 night 2 takes place on Sunday, April 7.
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