Honestly, this post from yesterday (Sun., May 24) is a bit sketchy whether it’s legitimate footage or an AI-generated/digitally-modified clip. Because even if it’s legit, CM Punk’s clearly and repeatedly said not to violate his boundaries when he’s off the clock.
But it’s making the rounds, our latest proof of the wrestle web’s fascination with Punk and/or his current time off from WWE. We haven’t seen him since the Raw after WrestleMania 42, the night after he lost the World Heavyweight title to
Roman Reigns in Las Vegas. The Best in the World teased going after Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE championship that night, but Punk’s been absent for the month-plus since that April Monday.
Doing what? The dirt sheets say it’s a combination of shifting creative and scheduling. If this footage is legit — and the perturbed look “yoked af Punk” gives the camera before the clip ends is evidence in its favor* — he’s been making gains in the gym.
And if what was posted isn’t AI, there are still questions. The big one is, when was this taken? Followed quickly by, where was this taken?
But whether or not you weigh in on the validity and timeliness of ”yoked af Punk” in the comments below, do tell us what you think Punk will be doing when he does return (he’s currently advertised for later in the summer, like Raw’s return to Chicago in July… but we know cards are subject to change).
Regardless of how much muscle mass he’s added in his time away.
* Filming Punk doesn’t seem to have been their intent, and the film-er cuts off when Punk glances over, which is a point in their favor. But then they posted it online and made it about Punk, so… And yeah, I know I’m culpable too here. I’m like 30 years and counting into tr trying to find a way to make a living in this world without making any ethical concessions.
