CM Punk confronted off with The Bloodline in his return to WWE SmackDown, and he acquired some assist from Cody Rhodes.
CM Punk kicked off the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, which was held in his hometown of Chicago. This got here after Punk appeared at WWE Conflict on the Fortress and value Drew McIntyre his world title match towards Damian Priest.
The Chicago crowd fortunately welcomed CM Punk residence. The previous world champion expressed his pleasure and famous that it was loads of stress to be on the market. Punk mentioned he nonetheless questioned if he might deal with the stress earlier than he introduced up his basic win at WWE Cash within the Financial institution 2011. He then turned his consideration to WWE Conflict on the Fortress and mentioned it was a little bit of revenge, as Drew McIntyre kicked him whereas he was down.
Punk famous that staying down or turning the opposite cheek was not an possibility, so he selected the “Chicago means.” He mentioned he would make McIntyre’s life a dwelling hell, and he deliberate to bury his profession. Punk introduced up McIntyre quitting Monday evening on RAW and mentioned he couldn’t deal with the stress.
Paul Heyman Interrupts CM Punk
Paul Heyman interrupted and he was not on the market to disrespect Punk. He mentioned that it was “sizzling as balls” exterior, and that was true inside the sector as properly due to Punk. Heyman famous that Punk sat subsequent to his youngsters on the Corridor of Fame ceremony. He known as Punk his greatest buddy. Punk forgave Heyman, they usually hugged. Heyman acquired emotional and detailed how Solo Sikoa was “pissed off.” He mentioned that Sikoa needed each all the way down to be his city.
Heyman mentioned that when Punk was cleared, anybody who confronted him would study that they have been going through the perfect on this planet, however he warned that The Bloodline was coming for him. He advised Punk to depart for his personal good. Punk questioned Heyman earlier than Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa got here out. Sikoa mentioned that Punk had two choices, he might both pay his respects to The Bloodline or they may be sure that he by no means acquired cleared. Punk requested Heyman what favor he was going to ask, and he mentioned, “Take me with you.”
Punk known as Sikoa, Tonga, and Loa a “phony cosplay Tribal Chief” and “fake-ass Usos”.
The Bloodline was about to assault him, however Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made the save. Rhodes then challenged Sikoa to face him later within the present.
Punk has been out of motion since he suffered a torn triceps within the 20234 Royal Rumble match. He has continued to make appearances over the previous few months.
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