Ah, summer! A time for sunshine, baseball, blockbuster movies of varying quality, and, of course, CM Punk drama engulfing the wrestling world like a steel cage match at WrestleMania. This year’s Punk saga isn’t about backstage brawls in AEW but rather the swirling rumors of his WWE contract negotiations.
Reports are buzzing about whether Punk’s current WWE deal is a three-year commitment or a short-term agreement with rollovers. Either way, Punk’s latest move has added gasoline to the rumor mill fire—by posting a cryptic quote on his Instagram Story. In the wee hours of Thursday morning, Punk shared: “I used to rush to defend myself against false accusations but now I watch to see who believes it, so I know who to cut off first.”
Many fans saw this as a direct response to a report by wrestling guru Dave Meltzer. But hold onto your chairs—Punk’s post came before Meltzer’s comments. Now, the internet is buzzing, trying to decode Punk’s latest riddle. Is he targeting Meltzer? A fellow wrestler? The mysterious man behind the curtain? The speculation is juicier than a SummerSlam feud!
Speaking of SummerSlam, Punk is set to make his grand return to the ring after healing from a torn triceps injury. He’ll be facing Drew McIntyre, the man who caused his injury and subsequently got Punk’s revenge tour in high gear. Adding more spice to this sizzling match, Seth Rollins, a rival to both, will be the special guest referee. Get your popcorn ready, folks—this one’s going to be a barnburner!