After much hullabaloo about CM Punk’s post-Raw After WrestleMania 42 absence from WWE over the past couple weeks, it seems we’re pretty much back where we were before we debated the Straight-Edge Superstar’s possible use of performance enhancing drugs and sifted through rumors about pay cuts and politicking and heat and release requests.
Back before WWE headed to Europe in late May, multiple outlets reported that Punk was simply “awaiting creative”. Per those reports, Punk’s lengthy hiatus was a domino
that fell after the post-‘Mania decision to have Jacob Fatu work with Roman Reigns on Raw while Gunther went to SmackDown and a feud with Cody Rhodes. When they had the right story for the Best in the World he’d be back, we were told.
Now, creative must be ready. Or WWE brass decided Phil Brooks has had enough time off. Because on WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select today (June 11), they said “signs point” to Punk being back on the July 6 Raw at Allstate Arena in his beloved Chicagoland (Rosemont, Illinois, to be precise).
That’s not 100% confirmed, and it was said Punk could also be back before that July date. But Votes has heard Punk will play a significant role at SummerSlam.
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