CM Punk’s presence at the March 12th, 2024 edition of NXT, caught many by surprise. According to reports, Punk opted for a lower-key approach compared to his previous visits to the NXT arena. Remarkably, numerous individuals within the brand were unaware of Punk’s backstage presence until the images began circulating online.
Adding fuel to the intrigue, NXT announcer Booker T addressed the situation during his podcast, confirming Punk’s attendance and teasing a potential confrontation. Booker T’s remarks, hinted at a potential altercation between himself and Punk, promising further discussion on the matter.
“I almost had a little run-in with CM Punk. The internet might want to pick that up. Me and CM Punk almost got into it at ‘NXT’ this week … We’ll talk about it later, because they’re going to pick it up and run with it.”
Punk, currently on the road to recovery from a torn triceps injury, is set to make his highly anticipated return to WWE television on the March 25th edition of RAW, scheduled to take place in his hometown of Chicago. As anticipation builds for his comeback, fans eagerly await Punk’s next chapter in the WWE spotlight.
Regarding the run-in with Booker T and CM Punk, Ringside News will keep you updated if more information become available on the matter.
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