CM Punk stepped back into the WWE ring for the first time since 2014 on Tuesday night. That December 26th Madison Square Garden live event saw the Second City Savior face off against Dominik Mysterio. It also appears that CM Punk had a bit of an issue with his gear before that big match.
CM Punk’s Issue with his Gear
CM Punk already teased his WWE return gear, but that is not what he wrestled in at MSG. Although he showed off his long boi tights before, he sported generic black trunks and knee pads for the big match in the World’s Most Famous Arena, leaving spectators puzzled.
Ibou from WrestlePurists shared his insights on X, as he revealed that CM Punk had initially ordered special ring gear for his Madison Square Garden match. Unfortunately, the gear didn’t fit, leading Punk to don plain attire for the occasion.
“They’re gonna be plain. The gear he ordered doesn’t fit and has to wear generic replacement gear.”
They’re gonna be plain. The gear he ordered doesn’t fit and has to wear generic replacement gear.
— Ibou, of WrestlePurists (@BackupHangman) December 26, 2023
CM Punk’s Big Night
Despite the unexpected wardrobe change, the excitement for CM Punk’s in-ring return wasn’t affected. Fans can only hope that future matches, particularly leading up to The Royal Rumble, will not have any further issues with CM Punk’s gear, but it didn’t seem to matter in MSG.
That WWE live event at Madison Square Garden also broke a historic record. It was a big night for CM Punk, and the rest of the WWE Universe, even if Punk had to figure out different gear for the show.
It’s almost time.@CMPunk is ready for #WWEMSG! pic.twitter.com/AyaqBPckOM
— WWE (@WWE) December 27, 2023