Update On CM Punk’s Injury Status

CM Punk has revealed a tentative timeline for his return to the ring following an unfortunate injury suffered during the 2024 Royal Rumble event.

Making his eagerly awaited return at the Men’s Rumble match, Punk’s comeback was marred by misfortune when a Future Shock DDT delivered by Drew McIntyre resulted in a torn right triceps.

Despite the injury, Punk displayed his resilience, valiantly finishing the match before ultimately being eliminated by Cody Rhodes. Subsequently, on the subsequent RAW episode, Punk addressed his injury, confirming his absence from WrestleMania and recounting the attack by McIntyre.

During an interview at UFC 298 conducted by Caroline Pearce, Punk shed light on his situation, expressing his disappointment at missing out on headlining WrestleMania 40 while also offering insights into his recovery process.

“You know, fingers crossed, yeah, I was going to headline WrestleMania. Obviously, now I’m not. But, you know, it’s sports. It’s what happens to athletes. Mentally, I think it’s harder because the physical pain is whatever. But I look at it just like a bump in the road. This is an occupational hazard. It happens and I’ll be back bigger and better. I’m a clumsy idiot. I tore my left triceps about two years ago, so the right one was jealous.”

“I’m like an old cobbler. I’m like a 72 Nova, you know what I mean? We have to change some parts every now and again. So once we fix up all the parts, the engine’s still strong, we’ll still be good to go. We’re thinking maybe six to eight months, but I’m not really in a rush to get back to compete. I’m in a rush to get healthy. I’m in a rush to get better. The sooner I do that, the better I’ll be when I come back.”

Despite his setback, Punk made a lively appearance at the WrestleMania Kickoff show, injecting his trademark humor by repeatedly questioning why people weren’t engaging in fisticuffs.