In a move that shocked absolutely no one who knows him, CM Punk, the man who puts the ‘G’ in grandstanding, managed to steal the spotlight at WWE Clash at the Castle in Scotland by thwarting Drew McIntyre’s dreams of victory yet again. Despite not being “100% cleared” for action (a claim about as believable as a unicorn sighting), Punk helped Damian Priest retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and then smugly told the media he’d miss “Raw” to visit his “doctors.”
But wait, there’s more! Punk teased a possible appearance on “SmackDown” in his beloved Chicago, and sure enough, the Allstate Arena confirmed he’d be there on Friday. Whether he’ll grace the live broadcast or just hover around the arena like a wrestling specter remains to be seen.
Behind the Scenes Shenanigans
Hold onto your folding chairs, folks, because wrestling’s resident oracle, Dave Melzer of the “Wrestling Observer Newsletter,” claims that Punk’s medical check-up story is pure fiction. Yes, that’s right, it’s another plot twist in the never-ending soap opera that is WWE. According to Melzer, Punk was never slated for “Raw” tonight, suggesting he’s probably been cleared to return for ages, and WWE is just waiting for the perfect dramatic moment on “SmackDown” in Chicago to make it official.
The Collision Course Intensifies
If Punk’s shenanigans aren’t enough, it looks like the wrestling gods are finally granting fans their wish: a singles match between Punk and McIntyre. These two have been at each other’s throats since Punk’s WWE comeback last November, with tensions boiling over after McIntyre injured Punk during the Men’s Royal Rumble match in January. McIntyre has been celebrating that injury ever since, making this potential showdown as inevitable as a sunset.
Stay tuned, wrestling fans, because if there’s one thing we can count on, it’s CM Punk finding a way to stay in the spotlight, one way or another.