Latest Update: CM Punk remains silent on any announcements

Entertainment | June 22, 2024, 2:04 a.m.

CM Punk made his highly-anticipated return to WWE on Friday Night SmackDown in Chicago, opening the show to an electrifying reception from fans at the Allstate Arena. Instead of delivering good news, Punk took the opportunity to criticize Drew McIntyre for leaving the company, vowing to run him into the ground. The segment took a dramatic turn when Paul Heyman entered the scene, delivering a message on behalf of Solo Sikoa, warning Punk to leave town as Sikoa wanted to establish his dominance in Chicago as the new Head of the Table. The Bloodline made an appearance, threats were exchanged, and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes even issued a challenge for a match with Sikoa. Despite the intense segment, Punk did not confirm that he is cleared to wrestle again, leaving fans eager for his in-ring return. For more on the week's SmackDown results, click here.