As WWE prepares for the highly anticipated Saturday Night’s Main Event tonight, CM Punk has generated buzz by hinting at a potential role in the show. Although he has not been officially announced or advertised for the event, his recent comments during a commentary stint for CFFC have fans speculating about his involvement.
CM Punk’s Comments on Commentary
While providing commentary for a CFFC event in Atlantic City, Punk suggested he might join legendary commentator Jesse “The Body” Ventura for the WWE broadcast. He stated, “I gotta get this out of my system. I might be doing commentary with Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura tomorrow night at Saturday Night’s Main Event. I gotta relax.”
This playful tease has left fans eager to see if he will indeed make the short trip to Long Island, where the event is taking place.
The Exciting Card for Saturday Night’s Main Event
WWE has loaded the card with significant matches, featuring stars like Cody Rhodes, who will defend his Undisputed Championship against Kevin Owens, and GUNTHER, who faces Finn Balor and Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Additionally, Liv Morgan will defend her Women’s World Title against IYO SKY, and the inaugural WWE United States Women’s Champion will be crowned in a match between Chelsea Green and Michin. The excitement surrounding these matchups adds to the anticipation of Punk’s potential commentary role.
The Impact of Punk’s Possible Appearance
Punk’s involvement could significantly enhance the viewing experience, as his sharp insights and engaging personality have made him a fan favorite. His chemistry with Ventura, a beloved figure from wrestling’s past, could create a nostalgic yet fresh dynamic for viewers.
While WWE has not confirmed his participation, the mere suggestion has ignited discussions among fans.
Fans will be getting the much-anticipated Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk showdown very soon.
A match between the two stars has been in the works since the night Punk came back to WWE at Survivor Series 2023. People will remember the fan videos showing Rollins being held back by officials when the Straight Edge Star made his surprise return.
The two former champions have crossed paths a number of times since then but they have yet to step into the ring for a match. Now PWInsider is reporting that the rumors of the former AEW star facing the Architect at Raw Netflix debut on January 6 are true:
“PWInsider.com was told this morning that [Punk vs Rollins] is 100% the current direction they are going in. We were cautioned ‘anything can always change’ but that match is ‘absolutely part of the plan to come in nuclear hot’ for the Netflix debut on 1/6/25.”
CM Punk interfered in the triple threat world championship match among Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre and then champion Damian Priest at Money In the Bank 2024. While targeting McIntyre, Punk inadvertently cost Rollins the title at the show.
Seth then refereed the first match of the trilogy between Punk and McIntyre at SummerSlam 2024. After an argument during the bout, Punk ended up knocking Rollins out with a GTS. This allowed McIntyre to win the match.
The two stars have reignited their rivalry after Punk teamed up with the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series last month. Rollins confronted him on Raw this past week in an intense segment following the PPV.
Punk vs. Rollins is not the only big match planned for the upcoming special. Roman Reigns also issued a big challenge for the night on SmackDown this week. You can check out more about it here.
NXT Champion Trick Williams recently talked about his backstage relationship with CM Punk.
‘The Second City Saint’ has been a controversial figure when it comes to backstage presence. His infamous real-life backstage scuffles during his AEW tenure had led to his departure from the promotion. However, the two-time NXT Champion has shared his thoughts on Punk’s backstage behavior.
Williams admitted that he didn’t get an opportunity to meet CM Punk until after there were “rumors about his character.” During the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Trick Williams revealed that Punk is very genuine. Williams said:
“I didn’t meet CM Punk until after the rumors about his character were brought about from other places. I didn’t know what to expect when I met him, but all I’m gonna say is that dude, Punk, man, good dude, like, solid. You can just tell when some people are just genuine, and he’s very genuine.
Trick Williams added that the former WWE Champion mentors the younger talents and shares valuable advice. Williams made it clear that CM Punk has been helpful for them. He said:
“He takes pride in helping us, the next generation, to become the superstars that we need to be. He gives us real advice, too. He talks about how to handle yourself, in the ring, outside the ring, with everything it takes to become a superstar. Even closer to today’s time when we are dealing with different stuff, like social media and how to handle everything that comes with being a superstar in 2024 that other other superstars didn’t really have to deal with all the way. He’s been very helpful for a lot of us.”
Ryan Nemeth has raised serious allegations against All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and former colleague CM Punk (Phil Brooks), citing threats, abuse, and harassment during his tenure with the company. According to a document obtained by Fightful, Nemeth detailed these issues in a complaint dated September 12, which included emails, texts, and call logs as evidence.
The conflict reportedly began after Nemeth referred to Punk as “literally the softest man alive” in a tweet, which he claims was made in character. This led to a backstage confrontation where Punk allegedly threatened Nemeth. Despite Nemeth’s attempts to address the situation with AEW’s legal representative, Megha Parekh, he felt the company failed to respond adequately. Instead, he was encouraged to cut a promo against Punk on television.
Nemeth expressed concerns about being “silently fired” as his paid-per-appearance deal neared expiration. He received support from fellow wrestlers like The Young Bucks, who assured him that his relationship with AEW wouldn’t be affected by the incident. Ultimately, Nemeth was let go from AEW. He stated that he doesn’t believe Punk was the sole cause of these issues, suggesting that similar problems would have arisen with someone else eventually.
This incident adds to the series of backstage controversies involving CM Punk during his time with AEW, including altercations with The Young Bucks and Jack Perry, which contributed to his departure from the company.
WWE has officially announced that the 2025 Elimination Chamber premium live event (PLE) will take place at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The announcement includes confirmation of several marquee names set to appear, such as CM Punk and John Cena.
Punk is fresh off a victory at Survivor Series 2024, where he teamed with Roman Reigns, The Usos (Jey and Jimmy Uso), and Sami Zayn to defeat The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa) alongside Bronson Reed in a thrilling WarGames match. Cena, who recently revealed his plans to retire in 2025, is embarking on a packed farewell schedule.
With tickets set to go on sale this Friday, WWE has released promotional materials for the event. Featured stars include CM Punk, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, John Cena, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley.
The upcoming Elimination Chamber 2025 will mark WWE’s first return to Rogers Centre in over two decades. The last time WWE held an event at Rogers Centre (formerly known as SkyDome) was WrestleMania 18 in 2002, which featured the iconic “Icon vs. Icon” match between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Hulk Hogan. Before that, the venue had also hosted WrestleMania VI in 1990, which showcased a historic match between Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior.
Roman Reigns and CM Punk have once again cemented their place as top draws in WWE with impressive social media numbers on various platforms. At Survivor Series: WarGames, the pair forged an uneasy alliance as the OG Bloodline with Punk defeated Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline with Bronson Reed in the main event.
Across WWE’s social media platforms, clips involving Punk and Reigns amassed a reported 204 million views in the 24 hours after the show. One Instagram Reel, which sees Reigns block Punk’s entry into the match has hit 91 million views, a reported record-breaking figure for any IG Reel from the promotion within the time window.
Other highlights of this social media dominance include:
Reigns blocks Punk’s entry – 13.6 Million views on TikTok
Roman Reigns scales the WarGames cage – 10.8 Million views on TikTok
Punk enters when Reigns intended – 7.4 Million views on TikTok
The OG Bloodline Win WarGames – 7.4 Million views on TikTok
Punk saves Reigns from Bronson Reed’s Tsunami – 18 Million views on Instagram. 3.1 Million views on TikTok
The pair are also dominating on Instagram and YouTube, with clips featuring Reigns and Punk being the most viewed from Survivor Series: WarGames. The event came one year after Punk’s shocking return to WWE, which also broke records in terms of viewership.
These numbers highlight the immense star power both Roman Reigns and CM Punk bring to WWE’s table and bodes well for the promotion’s long-term plans. In the build to Survivor Series: WarGames, Punk was promised a favor from Paul Heyman, with fans speculating that this favor could see Punk share the ring with Reigns again, this time as adversaries. Heyman and Punk embraced after the WarGames main event, though the WWE Hall of Famer did not embrace Roman Reigns.
Reigns has confirmed his role in WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix, a show that Punk is also expected to be a part of. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on CM Punk and Roman Reigns as the pair continue to be bonafide draws on WWE programming.
Roman Reigns and CM Punk may have been on the winning side at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, but the pair of WWE icons struggled to stay on the same page. In the main event of the Vancouver PLE, Reigns, and Punk, alongside Sami Zayn and The Usos, emerged victorious inside WarGames, besting Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline and ‘Big’ Bronson Reed.
Tensions In the Cage
As seen on SmackDown, there was plenty of animosity between the two former World Champions going into the match which played out in Canada. When Punk tried to enter the match, Reigns was quick to establish dominance by blocking him and sending Sami Zayn into WarGames instead. Later on, Punk got payback, as when Reigns decided it was time to join the match, Punk barged in front of the OTC, visibly irritating his ally.
When Reigns eventually entered the match (after CM Punk,) Sikoa’s Bloodline did what it could to block the arrival of the Head of the Table. Sikoa locked the cage to keep Reigns out but Roman would scale the cage and arrive via a dive from the top, setting the tone for the dominance he would dish out in his second-ever WarGames match.
Moments of Cooperation
Tensions between Punk and Reigns continued to boil in the ring, with Paul Heyman pleading to his Tribal Chief and the Best in the World to co-exist for the night. Sure enough, the pair proved to be able to work together, as seen when Punk saved Reigns from Bronson Reed’s attempted Tsunami off the cage.
While Reigns and Punk tried to get along and co-exist inside WarGames, the chaos of the match saw Reigns accidentally spear Punk when attempting to level a member of Sikoa’s team. The move only served to show the lack of coordination in Reigns’ group, in stark contrast to the well-oiled machine Sikoa has honed since taking over the Bloodline back in April.
After the Match
The finish of the match saw Solo Sikoa eat the finishes of the OG Bloodline and Punk and Reigns shared a handshake once their team emerged victorious. Not only did the pair shake hands, but the two posed with their allies after the match, both in the ring and at the entrance stage.
CM Punk left a lasting impression in his first WarGames match, and reminded Paul Heyman of the favor he now owes the Chicago-Made star. The nature of this favor remains a mystery at this time, but with Heyman’s involvement, Survivor Series: WarGames may not be the last we see of CM Punk and Roman Reigns sharing the same ring.
The latest episode of SmackDown featured a pivotal sit-down segment involving Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Paul Heyman, setting the stage for a potential game-changing alliance ahead of Survivor Series 2024: WarGames. Tensions ran high as Reigns, visibly impatient, threatened to leave the meeting before Punk’s delayed arrival.
Paul Heyman, acting as a mediator, found himself in a precarious position between the two wrestling icons. The conversation took an intriguing turn when it was revealed that Punk owed Heyman a significant favor from their shared history, adding a layer of intrigue to an already volatile situation.
Despite their evident suspicion of one another, Reigns and Punk reached an agreement: a temporary alliance to take on Solo Sikoa and the New Bloodline at WarGames. Described as a “one-time, one-favor” deal, the partnership seemed shaky from the outset. Heyman, ever the strategist, issued a warning to Punk—if the New Bloodline emerged victorious, Punk could find himself their next target.
While the segment aimed to recreate the electrifying intensity of past confrontations, it emphasized the fragile dynamic between Reigns and Punk. The uncertainty surrounding Heyman’s true allegiances only deepened the drama, leaving fans to wonder how this alliance will play out at Survivor Series: WarGames.
Being a Paul Heyman Guy has long been synonymous with superstardom in professional wrestling, and the WWE Hall of Famer is keeping a watchful eye on WWE’s current roster. In a conversation with SHAK Wrestling, Heyman shared his thoughts on the next potential ‘Paul Heyman Guy’ from today’s crop of talent.
“GUNTHER, Damian Priest, Bron Breakker, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and others are remarkable talents. This roster is the deepest and most talented in the history of the industry.”
Few wrestlers have embraced the Paul Heyman Guy label as openly as CM Punk, who popularized the term during his iconic June 2011 Pipebomb promo. While Punk’s affiliation with Heyman became a defining trait, it was also a challenge during his early WWE career.
“CM Punk battled against the perception that all he was was a ‘Paul Heyman Guy.’ He proved himself through his connection with the audience, his hard work, and overcoming being misrepresented as a performer who needed ‘smoke and mirrors.'”
According to Heyman, Punk has grown into a more compelling character over the years. The legendary manager, who worked with Punk from 2012 to 2013, believes the Chicago-born star now shares a deeper, more meaningful connection with the WWE Universe than ever before.
Outside of Punk and Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar is arguably the superstar most associated with Heyman. From Lesnar’s WWE debut in March 2002 to his explosive return a decade later, Heyman has been by the Beast Incarnate’s side for many of his most pivotal moments.
“Brock was unlike any human being you’ve ever seen. He was a once-in-a-lifetime commodity that needed to be marketed as the undisputed number one.”
CM Punk is feeling grateful on the one-year anniversary of his epic return to WWE, and has promised that there’s plenty more to come. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the Chicago-Made star reflected on his return at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 in his hometown.
“Happy one year anniversary of my rerun to WWE. Thank you to all the fans for waiting, chanting my name for years an carrying me on this journey. Thank you to my family and friends backstage for the warmth and continued support. Thank you to Paul [Levesque,] Nick [Khan] and Bruce [Prichard] for the trust and making it all happen. Love you all! We are just getting started!”
Punk’s heartfelt message was juxtaposed with an image of Seth Rollins’ volatile response to Punk’s return last year. Rollins’ response, which wasn’t shown during Punk’s return, blurred the lines of reality and kayfabe and left fans pondering whether the two had real ‘heat.’ Despite a feud being teased, the pair have yet to compete, thanks in part to both men missing periods of 2024 due to injuries.
What’s Next?
Punk’s immediate future will see him enter WarGames this weekend at Survivor Series to team with the OG Bloodline against Solo Sikoa’s faction. Punk has also spoken of challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship when the time is right, a title that’s been held by GUNTHER since SummerSlam in August. Whatever comes next, Punk is seeing a long future ahead of him in WWE, just one year after the AEW alum made his return that shocked the world.
On this day, one year ago, CM Punk shocked the wrestling world when he returned to WWE, close to a decade after his controversial 2014 exit. Punk’s return came mere months after his similarly controversial termination from AEW but what happened behind the scenes in Chicago’s All-State Arena?
CM Punk And Triple H
It was an agreement between CM Punk and WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque that resulted in Punk’s stunning return. It’s therefore fitting that Punk’s first comments after returning were to the Game.
“There’s nowhere else to go. This is as high as we’re going to get them. We’ve just gotta go home.”
Punk and Levesque embraced, which set the tone for the scene backstage as Punk hugged many names backstage. Among them included Stephanie McMahon, Kofi Kingston, and fellow AEW alum William Regal and Cody Rhodes.
Punk was thrilled to get a photo with Levesque, who said that the image would “blow up the internet.” True to his word, the picture instantly went viral and currently stands at close to 15 million views on X.
CM Punk wasn’t the only notable return at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023, as Randy Orton made his in-ring return after being out with a back injury since May 2022. Backstage, Orton was jokingly furious that he couldn’t have ten minutes to savor his return before Punk overshadowed him. The pair joked about Punk only returning to WWE to screw over the Viper before hugging it out.
WWE Superstar Reactions
Unsurprisingly, Punk’s epic return drew a ton of reactions from the roster who had competed earlier in the night. Shotzi commented “What a way to do it!” to which Dakota Kai agreed, adding that the experience had a “weird” feeling. Bayley echoed countless members of the WWE Universe, calling Punk’s stunning return “the freaking best!”
The loudest reaction of the night came from the Chicago crowd, who got to see Punk appear one more time after the show went off the air. In the 365 days since, Punk’s momentum with the fans has yet to waver, even in the face of the injury he suffered earlier this year. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on CM Punk as he prepares to enter WarGames this weekend at Survivor Series: WarGames in Vancouver.
Posted November 25th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: CM Punk.
Carmelo Hayes recently revealed that he received valuable advice from CM Punk.
During last night’s edition of WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens had a fiery exchange of words during a promo segment as they almost brawled before WWE officials intervened to separate them.
Following that, Hayes came across Rhodes backstage as they had a staredown. Later that evening, Carmelo Hayes took to his social media and revealed CM Punk’s advice, about backstage fights on SmackDown.
Ran into Cm Punk. Just gave me the best advice to never lose a backstage fight again #SmackDown
Carmelo Hayes is scheduled to face Cody Rhode on the upcoming edition of WWE SmackDown which was taped after this week’s show.
On the other hand, the Women’s United States Championship tournament will also continue next week with a triple threat quarterfinals matchup. A mystery competitor will face Piper Niven and Michin in a triple threat quarterfinals tournament match on next week’s WWE SmackDown. Jade Cargill was originally set for the match but she is seemingly written off after an injury angle last night as she was hit by a car backstage.
The announced lineup for the Friday, November 29 WWE SmackDown:
Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes
Tournament Quarterfinals for the Women’s United States Championship: Piper Niven vs. Michin vs. one more Superstar TBA
The OG Bloodline, alongside CM Punk, continued to stand tall after this week’s SmackDown went off the air. In the closing moments of the show, Punk returned to programming to align with Sami Zayn, The Usos, and Roman Reigns. The group, accompanied by the also-returning Paul Heyman, brought the fight to Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, putting to rest Solo’s plan for Reigns’ faction to surrender.
After the show, Reigns had a tense face-to-face with Punk, before the OTC, Sami, and The Usos, threw up the iconic Bloodline finger. Punk, beating to his own drum as always, didn’t join in with the gesture and instead hit his own ‘Go To Sleep’ taunt.
It remains to be seen whether Punk and Reigns will be able to co-exist, as both men had strong words for one another prior to Punk’s WWE return. Punk was openly critical of WWE during his AEW run, with Roman Reigns saying the following to BT Sport in response:
“CM Punk was not as good or as over as John Cena. [He] wasn’t as good or as over and moved the needle like The Rock.”
Now, Punk and Reigns will have to co-exist to take on Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline inside WarGames. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Bloodline saga ahead of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames on November 30.
CM Punk is gearing up for his next Hollywood venture, as Variety reported today that the wrestling icon will join the cast of Revival, a televised horror series set to air on Syfy. The series, currently filming in New Brunswick, Canada, is an adaptation of the acclaimed Image Comics series of the same name.
Details about Punk’s character and the show’s release date remain under wraps. This announcement follows news from last month that Punk has secured a key role in the horror film Night Patrol.
The official description of Revival teases an intriguing storyline:
“On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the ‘revived’ appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress (Scrofano) is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.”
This marks another significant step in Punk’s acting career. Earlier this year, he appeared in the film Let’s Start a Cult and had a recurring role in the wrestling drama series Heels, which is now streaming on Netflix.
In the summer, Punk signed with Paradigm Talent Agency to expand his presence in the entertainment industry. His growing Hollywood portfolio suggests he’s making good on that commitment.
While Punk’s wrestling future remains uncertain following his win over Drew McIntyre in October’s Bad Blood Hell in a Cell match, his focus on acting has taken center stage.
Posted November 21st, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: CM Punk.
CM Punk has a long list of talents he would love to face in WWE.
The Straight Edge star was recently interviewed by Peter Rosenberg of Rosenberg Wrestling. He talked about things such as the potential of his wife AJ Lee returning to wrestling, his regrets about his AEW career and more.
When asked which are some superstars he would love to get in the ring with, Punk mentioned talents who have shown a great understanding of in-ring psychology in recent times. The list included names such as Chad Gable and Ludwig Kaiser:
“When you ask me ‘Who do you want to get in the ring with’ I go ‘Oh the list is…it’s pretty lengthy’ I think Chad Gable’s on the top of the list. I think Bronson Reed’s on the top of the list.
[Ludwig] Kaiser is somebody I see a lot in. I think could be fun. Gunther…I’m selfishly talking about guys that I would love to wrestle on House shows.”
CM Punk then mentioned how there is a whole other list of names that he could main event PPVs with, such as Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns:
“But then you talk about the money stuff. You talk about the marquee stuff. You talk about what is a match that you could see Main Eventing a pay-per-view. That’s what get my juices flowing.
I think whenever myself and Roman Reigns are face to face on television, I think that’s going to be a moment. I think there’s the table set for myself and Cody. You never know when The Rock’s gonna come back.”
When the name of John Cena was brought up, Punk admitted that he would love to get in the ring with his old rival. Although he explained that Cena has earned the right to call his own shots in his final year:
“There’s Big Match John coming right around the corner. Another guy that I don’t want to talk about because he’s gonna do his own thing. If I’m a part of that…what a fortunate career I’ve had but John deserves everything that he wants. He calls his own shot is basically what I’m saying. But yeah, I’d love to get hands on him too.”
Starting from Raw’s Netflix premiere on January 6, John Cena will be going on a retirement tour. He’ll be active throughout the year competing at events such as Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. The Cenation Leader will bid goodbye to his in-ring career at the end of the year.
CM Punk’s tenure in AEW elevated the company to unprecedented heights, achieving milestones it has struggled to replicate since his departure. During his time, Punk delivered unforgettable moments, including feuds with top stars like MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page. However, his legacy in AEW is equally defined by the notable backstage controversies that plagued his run.
The most infamous incident was the AEW All Out brawl, stemming from tensions between Punk, Ace Steel, and The Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson). This altercation followed Punk’s scathing remarks at the post-event press conference, where he criticized several wrestlers. Another notable controversy involved Jack Perry during All In 2023, which ultimately led to Punk’s departure from the company.
In an interview with Peter Rosenberg, Punk reflected on his time in AEW. When asked if there were any stories he wished he had the chance to tell, Punk replied:
“No. I feel like I wasted some matches on some people, for sure. That is what it is. Some people understand the business, and some people don’t. I think everybody here [in WWE] understands the business.”
Punk’s remarks highlight his candid perspective on his AEW stint, suggesting both professional regrets and a sense of closure. His departure left a significant void in AEW, underscoring the profound impact of his turbulent but memorable run.
Posted November 19th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: CM Punk.
WWE fans have been wondering which storyline will bring CM Punk back to TV after he took time off following his Hell In A Cell match. The latest episode of Raw suggests Punk might be getting involved in a completely unexpected feud upon his comeback.
This week’s episode of the Red Branded Show included a backstage segment featuring the world heavyweight champion Gunther. Speaking to his lieutenant Ludwig Kaiser, the Ring General asked Kaiser to ‘look into his eyes’ and tell him what he saw:
— Anutosh Bajpai || SEScoops || Wrestling News (@AuthorAnutosh) November 19, 2024
The line comes straight from the former AEW star’s beloved Cult of Personality theme song. Punk has used different versions of the Living Colour song as his entrance music since 2011.
The Straight Edge Star has taken time off from TV after defeating Drew McIntyre in a Hell In A Cell match at Bad Blood. It’s believed that the former World Champion would return to the company before or at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV on November 30.
Many have theorized that CM Punk could be revealed as the final member of Roman Reigns’ WarGames team. After Reigns tried calling Paul Heyman on Friday’s SmackDown, people pointed out that Punk has close ties with Heyman and the two have a lot of history together.
The Triple H regime, however, is known for its long-term planning and using MCU-esque easter eggs to give smart fans a preview of what’s to come.
Gunther’s latest promo is unmistakably a nod to the former WWE Champion and it definitely suggests that Punk will be going after the World Heavyweight Championship whenever he reappears on TV.
Pharaoh is not worried about Larry outdrawing him in T-shirt sales because he has more products on the shelf.
Cody Rhodes’ dog Pharaoh has made many wrestling appearances alongside the current Undisputed Champion over the years in different companies. While CM Punk’s Larry has recently become a viral sensation after being featured in several WWE social media videos in the last few months.
The new-found stardom has led to Larry getting his own merchandise on WWE shop. His T-shirt specifically is said to be outdrawing even many wrestling legends in sales.
Pharoh Thinks He Is The Bigger Star
The American Nightmare was asked about the rumors of Larry’s T-shirt sales and how Pharoh feels about it in a new interview with Adrian Hernandez. Rhodes explained that Pharoh is not worried.
He suggested that Pharaoh finds himself to be the biggest star still with more number of products available to buy, including things like his much-loved plush toy:
“No I don’t think that’s a rumor. So Pharoh has more, this going to sound so inside, he has more SKUs on the shelf. He’s got a couple shirts, the plushes. So Larry is killing it. He should be [proud].
We love Larry in our house. CM Punk loves Pharaoh. But Larry’s not there yet. I don’t doubt Larry’s going to get there. We’re talking about dogs alright, it’s just dogs. Larry’s on his way.”
While Pharaoh might have more products on the shelf at the moment, Larry seems to be coming for his spot. With his own newly launched plush toy, the Punk clan member is definitely targeting the #1 position and Pharaoh will have to work extra hard if he wants to maintain his status in the ever-competitive world of pro wrestling.
Apart from this, Cody Rhodes also talked about things such as rumors of Rock’s WrestleMania 41 status, his Extreme Rules match with Big Show and more. You can check out his full interview below:
WWE ID is becoming a cherished new aspect in the pro wrestling industry and everyone in the business is taking notice, including CM Punk and MJF.
WWE ID went on an announcement spree revealing a bevvy of independent wrestling names who have been approved by the program. Names like Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones and Zayda Steel were all initial announcments and eyes were certainly on the WWE ID X account.
CM Punk was sure to give shout-outs to all the names being revealed, and even tagged all of them on his Instagram stories. The former WWE Champion even shared an interview with Steel noting that Punk’s wife, AJ Mendez, was a major influence to her as a kid.
WWE ID even kicked down the “forbidden door” as AEW’s MJF was sure to tip the cap to Bryce Donovan, who came from the very school he and Max Caster did, Brian Myers’ Create-A-Pro. Donovan was the blue-chip prospect of Create-A-Pro and MJF made sure to let fans know on his Instagram stories to “Be shook.”
Another name of note who is keeping eyes on WWE ID is the wrestling extraordinaire Natalya. Nattie was sure to wish Steel a congratulations on being inked to the program.
Cartweel had a “cup of coffee” in All Elite Wrestling, but never signed with the company. Before the announcement, Steel did make a few appearances for Major League Wrestling as she became a contender for the Featherweight Championship as a heel under WTF, the World Titan Federation.
Dominik Mysterio is rightfully tired of old men with bad hair coming in and trying to steal his much-deserved spotlight in WWE. The Raw star recently talked with Foundation Radio about things such as not wearing a mask like his father, Jey Uso being his next target, and more. Dominik was also asked about his heat with CM Punk and The Rock.
Mysterio first mentioned his history with The Straight Edge Star saying that he would like to get into the ring with Punk now. Coming to The Rock, the former NXT North American Champion expressed that he is tired of the old heads coming back to WWE and thinking they can hang with the young generation:
“Honestly, I’m just tired of these old heads, thinking they can hang and come in here with this younger generation. I don’t even want to speak for everyone else. I’m speaking for just myself. At the end of the day, I’m my own person. I’m the greatest Mysterio of all time.”
Dominik Mysterio also claimed that people like Punk and The Rock are all mad at him because he has the best hair and Mustache in the business:
“If these old heads want to come in and get it, they all can. CM Punk, The Rock, it doesn’t matter. They’re just mad because they don’t have hair, and I have the best hair and the best mustache.”
Mysterio previously crossed paths with CM Punk way back in 2010. The former world champion was leading the Straight Edge Society at the time and Dominik along with sister Aalyah made an appearance on TV to support their father Rey Mysterio.
In December 2020, Brodie Lee passed away in a tragic loss to the wrestling community, leaving his wife Amanda and their son Brodie Lee. Jr. Less than three years later, the wrestling world lost Windham ‘Bray Wyatt’ Rotunda, a father of four children and fiance of former WWE broadcaster JoJo Offerman.
During his first run with WWE, CM Punk worked with both men and his feud with the Wyatts was one of his final angles before leaving in January 2014. During an appearance on No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Punk spoke about the tragic pattern of professional wrestlers dying young.
“I feel wrestling is notorious for that, right? Like, we are constantly losing wrestlers and it always seems to be way too early.”
Punk added that the passing of Bray and Brodie was especially difficult, given that they were fathers and found their deaths to be wholly unfair.
“I think Bray and Brodie were the two ones because they’re so young, and they got little babies, and it’s just like one of those things that it just stings. Just talking about it now, it still stings, and it’s truly like unfair.”
Since his stunning return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023, CM Punk has made himself a regular at WWE NXT tapings, often being spotted behind the scenes if not on the show. Punk was part of last week’s The CW premiere in Chicago, and has been humbled by the response he’s received from the silver brand.
Speaking to O’Shea Jackson Jr. and the Rich Eisen Show’s TJ Jefferson on the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast, Punk reflected on his work with NXT, where he has often been found giving advice. Punk admitted that he’s often asked for tips (as well as autographs by the young talent he’s inspired,) a process that leaves the Raw Superstar welling up.
“I go home to my wife like just completely humbled and, emotional… when kids come up to me and they’re comfortable enough to be like ‘Hey look at this’ and it’s a picture of them when they’re little at an autograph signing and they tell me ‘Hey, you inspired me to do this.’ It’s just like me getting to tell Roddy Piper ‘Hey yeah, you’re the reason I do this.’ And I don’t know if it meant anything to him but it meant something to me.”
CM Punk certainly made an impression at WWE NXT’s premiere on The CW Network, as he crowned Trick Williams the new NXT Champion with a victory over Ethan Page. Punk also treated the fans to Pizza in the Windy City, further endearing him with his hometown crowd who were already thrilled to see him.
Punk was at the latest WWE NXT in Missouri, PW Insider reports, and traveled with the talent for the show, where he once again doled out pearls of wisdom. While the Best in the World is currently taking a break from WWE TV following the effects of his Hell in a Cell showdown with Drew McIntyre, fans can expect CM Punk to keep a close eye, a teary-eyed one in fact, on the roster of WWE NXT.
Posted October 10th, 2024 in NXT. Tagged: CM Punk.
CM Punk went through a war inside Hell in a Cell to defeat Drew McIntyre, marking the end of the pair’s rivalry that has dominated WWE screens in 2024. With the Scottish Warrior in the rear-view mirror, Punk’s future remains uncertain, but fans may not be seeing the former World Champion in the ring anytime soon.
Punk opened up the October 7, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw by slowly making his way out, just far enough to speak to the audience. Punk explained that he was so banged up, he couldn’t walk all the way to the ring. The Best in the World was taped up in multiple places, and added that he’s as banged up as he’s ever been in his life.
Punk’s hiatus will likely see him miss WWE Crown Jewel on November 2, which doesn’t come as a surprise given his past comments about WWE’s relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Responding to a video of The Miz from WWE Backstage in January 2020, Punk told the A-Lister “Go suck a blood money-covered d**k in Saudi Arabia you f**king dork.”
Page, visibly upset, sought answers from WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce, questioning why Punk was appointed as the referee for the title match. Pearce quickly clarified that he wasn’t responsible for the decision and instead pointed to Ava, who was standing next to him. The WWE NXT General Manager, however, shrugged off the situation, nonchalantly claiming she was “off the clock.”
As things continued to escalate, Sexyy Red made an unexpected cameo, delighting the fans and further frustrating Page. Sexyy Red hosted WWE NXT Battleground in June of this year and has appeared for WWE NXT numerous times in the past.
Later in the show, CM Punk addressed his future, which he said is uncertain after his recent victory over Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Bad Blood. Before WWE’s latest Premium Live Event, Punk did allude to who he hopes to face next, but it now looks like a showdown with Ethan Page is in the near future.
CM Punk followed in the footsteps of Shawn Michaels at WWE Bad Blood in more ways than one as ‘The Second City Saint’ tipped the cap to HBK.
Just like Shawn Michaels did at the very first Bad Blood, CM Punk got the win against his adversary in Drew McIntyre in a Hell In A Cell match. The match was brutal and bloody as Punk and McIntyre fought tooth and nail to get the better of one another, but it was Punk who came up on top after he wrapped his knee with a chain to execute a devastating GTS to pick up the 1-2-3.
Punk’s victory comes 27 years to the day since Shawn Michaels defeated The Undertaker in the very first Hell In A Cell and that wasn’t lost on the victor. Punk came out in his usual style of attire but with a bit of a twist.
Michaels happened to wear black and silver longboys for his battle against ‘The Deadman’ and Punk followed suit with his signature Chicago starred trunks with the same color scheme. However, one of those stars was replaced with an HBK heart in a subtle tribute to the current operator of WWE NXT.
Since his return to WWE, Punk has formed a friendship with Michaels as he happens to pay visit down in NXT on the regular. His most recent visit happened in a big way as he was the special guest refereee for the main event match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams. Punk’s appearance occured in Chicago and it went down on the very first episode of NXT on The CW.
