CM Punk-Drew McIntyre Official for SummerSlam

For the first time since January, CM Punk is returning to the ring.
BREAKING NEWS: CM Punk is officially medically cleared for in-ring competition!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/nEAoO5futF
— WWE (@WWE) July 23, 2024
The match will take place at SummerSlam. It marks Punk’s first match at the event since 2013, when he lost to Brock Lesnar in an outstanding no disqualification match.
BREAKING: CM Punk gets @DMcIntyreWWE one-on-one at #SummerSlam ... with special guest referee @WWERollins! pic.twitter.com/2Fic2zoKFL
— WWE (@WWE) July 23, 2024
Punk tore his right tricep during the Royal Rumble match. Six months later, he has been cleared to return.
An added element to the match will be Seth Rollins, who was announced as the special guest referee.

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