CM Punk’s Crown Jewel 2024 status unveiled following WWE RAW appearance on October 7

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 9, 2024, 09:38 IST

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CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's epic Hell in a Cell match at WWE’s Bad Blood impressed fans, but Punk is taking a hiatus and will miss the Crown Jewel event. Although his recent promo hinted at uncertainty about his return, Seth Rollins challenged Punk for a future showdown.

CM Punk’s Crown Jewel 2024 status unveiled following WWE RAW appearance on October 7

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CM Punk and Drew McIntyre have delivered one of the greatest Hell in a Cell match at WWE’s recent Premium Live Event, Bad Blood as fans hailed the stars for bringing the former glory. After bringing the essence of Hell in a Cell for a huge treat for fans, Punk appeared in the October 7 episode of Monday Night Raw to deliver a promo and he was briefly interrupted by Seth Rollins.Now, a new report revealed Punk’s plans for WWE’s upcoming PLE, Crown Jewel.
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CM Punk’s status for Crown Jewel

A recent report from Fightful Select revealed that Punk is not expected for the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. While the report did not reveal much detail, Punk is seemingly taking a hiatus from the promotion for quite a while.

Punk and Drew McIntyre ended their long feud that lasted over 10 months at Bad Blood with both the superstars sustaining some injuries. While Punk was seen administered oxygen after the match, reports revealed that it was a part of the story and the Second City Saint is fine.
However, his promo on the recent episode of Monday Night Raw gave fans a mixed signal as the heavily bandaged superstar seemingly announced his hiatus from the promotion.

While thanking three types of people in his long journey including, his fans, friends and family, and his haters, Punk revealed that he does not know when he will appear before fans in WWE. “It hurts to smile, but I had to come here and see you. I’m alive, but it doesn’t feel like it. I’m a winner, but it doesn’t feel like I won,�?Punk said during his promotion as he sounded weary.
While Seth Rolling who locked his eyes with Punk at the flagship show, indirectly challenged Punk as he extended his wishes for Punk’s speedy recovery so that he could come after him and retire The Best in the World.
As for Punk, has reportedly has no plans for the upcoming weekly shows or Crown Jewel on November 2, 2024. At the event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will face World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. Additionally, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax will go one-on-one with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan.
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