The recent atmosphere backstage at WWE suggests that the relationship between CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is improving. WWE management has expressed satisfaction with CM Punk’s performance since his return. Known as “The Best in the World,” Punk made a highly anticipated comeback to the promotion during the 2023 Survivor Series under the leadership of Triple H. Despite the excitement surrounding his return, his presence wasn’t initially well-received by Seth “Freakin” Rollins, who made a disrespectful gesture towards Punk during an event in Chicago.
The animosity between The Visionary and The Straight Edge Superstar is well-documented, leading to speculation that the two might finally clash at WrestleMania 40 for the World Heavyweight Championship. Unfortunately, those plans were derailed when Punk sustained a torn tricep at the 2024 Royal Rumble, an injury that occurred after an attack by Drew McIntyre. Despite this setback, the 45-year-old star made an appearance on a recent episode of Monday Night RAW, engaging in a promotional segment with Rollins and The Scottish Warrior. Wade Keller of PWTorch reported that Punk and Rollins have been cooperating backstage, and Punk has received positive feedback for his behavior towards fellow wrestlers and WWE staff.
Drew McIntyre has not shied away from expressing his thoughts on CM Punk, especially given their personal history. In an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, McIntyre admitted that he finds it particularly amusing to troll Punk. He also noted that Rollins is somewhat sensitive, which McIntyre seems to enjoy. On the latest episode of RAW, Punk announced that he would be joining the commentary team for the upcoming match between Rollins and McIntyre at WrestleMania XL.
In other WWE news, there’s buzz about two more stars potentially making the jump from AEW to WWE. This development has the wrestling community abuzz with anticipation, as fans speculate on who the new additions might be and what impact they could have on the WWE landscape.
Meanwhile, fans are left to ponder whether CM Punk and Seth Rollins have truly put their differences aside. The question lingers: Have the two superstars buried the hatchet? Only time will tell if their professional relationship has mended or if the rivalry will reignite in the ring.
