CM Punk-Drew McIntyre Official for SummerSlam

Seth Rollins will be involved as the special guest referee

Justin Barrasso | Jul 22, 2024

Jan 27, 2024; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; CM Punk reacts during the Men s Royal Rumble match at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Published Jul 22, 2024|Modified Jul 22, 2024

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