A recent report sheds light on WWE’s reaction to CM Punk’s use of profanity during the March 25 edition of RAW, where Punk made a highly anticipated return to WWE programming in his hometown of Chicago.
During the segment, Punk engaged in a heated exchange with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. Also, he teased potential feuds with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and The Rock. The atmosphere was electrifying in the arena for the promo segment, where all three superstars exchanged verbal jabs. During the segment, Punk used profanity in the heated exchange.
However, Fightful Select behind a paywall revealed that WWE production was caught off guard by Punk’s use of a cuss word during the segment. Despite the promotion sending a memo to talent, discouraging them from swearing on air, this incident occurred. However, backstage reports indicate that there haven’t been any reported issues or heat between Punk, Rollins, or McIntyre following the promos. The incident appears to have left the backstage atmosphere unaffected.
Following the segment, it was revealed that Punk’s role at WrestleMania 40 has been confirmed. He will be joining the commentary team for the highly anticipated World Heavyweight Championship match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre.
CM Punk’s response to record breaking WWE RAW return
CM Punk’s highly anticipated return to WWE RAW in his hometown of Chicago at the All State Arena drew record-breaking attendance figures. Despite rehabbing his triceps injury, Punk participated in a pivotal segment on the show. He engaged in intense interactions with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. The segment concluded with the revelation that Punk would join the commentary team for McIntyre and Rollins’ match.
The latest edition of WWE RAW achieved a significant milestone with the highest attendance figures for the show since 2019. The show hosted a crowd of 15,431 fans. Noting this impressive turnout, Punk shared his reaction to the major attendance record on Instagram. Playfully, he posted on his Instagram story, jokingly suggesting that a whopping 85,000 fans had passed through the turnstile in Chicago. However, he added that there were 15,431 fans in the arena.
