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Kemo
01-30-2024, 09:07 PM
Drew McIntyre has his sights set on CM Punk. But, the plans of thei feud remains up in the air.

Ever since CM Punk returned last year, fans had been anticipating his comeback to the ring. The former WWE Champion competed in his first televised WWE match in almost ten years at the 2024 Royal Rumble. Unfortunately, he sustained torn tricep during the high stakes match.

This week on Raw, Punk addressed the fans and said he will miss this year's WrestleMania. Eventually, Drew McIntyre interrupted him and said that "I'm not a spiritual person, but I prayed for this to happen." Then Punk said that he would be coming back for McIntyre when he returns.

It's worth noting that McIntyre's future in WWE is uncertain. His contract is not confirmed beyond April. Meanwhile, Punk’s return from injury is likely to be around in September. Now, the question stands what will be the future of the feud.

Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio reported that a reasonable timeline for CM to return is in September. Given Drew McIntyre’s contract status, doubt remains what the future holds for the storyline.

"I’d say September is a reasonable return (for CM Punk). Which is interesting, really interesting, because they set up the big angle with Drew McIntyre tonight to be his opponent when he returns, and Drew McIntyre's not under contract past April. And that has not changed. Which really surprised me when I watched it.”

This is not the first time Punk has suffered this injury. He has sustained a triceps tear at All Out in Chicago in 2022 during the main event against Jon Moxley. After immediate surgery, he remained inactive for over nine months and made his return for the debut of AEW Collision show. We will have to wait and see when he is able to return this time around.