During Saturday’s WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event, CM Punk made a surprise appearance, greeting Shawn Michaels as the latter welcomed the audience to the show.
Punk and Michaels joked about the pink Bret Hart hoodie the Second City Saint was wearing.
Punk discussed his WWE return, noting that he sorted things out with Triple H, similar to how Michaels had worked things out with Bret.
Punk also reiterated that he would decide which brand he would sign with on Monday’s episode of RAW.
Punk and Michaels then posed for a selfie together as the segment came to a close.
You can check out some highlights from the segment below:
What a way to start!@CMPunk is here at #NXTDeadline!!! pic.twitter.com/fJbBzIdrRf
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
Axiom defeated Nathan Frazer during the Kickoff show at Saturday’s WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event.
You can check out the entire Kickoff show, including that match, in the video below:
And finally, Blair Davenport defeated Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Kelani Jordan, and Fallon Henley to win the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline 2023.
With the victory, Davenport became the #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT New Year’s Evil 2024.
Davenport scored the decisive pinfall on Fallon Henley and avoided Legend as the clock ran out.
Following the match, NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria came out to confront Davenport. However, Cora Jade made her NXT return, attacking Valkyria and making her intentions clear.
You can check out the standings and some highlights from the match below:
Blair Davenport – 3 points
Lash Legend – 2 points
Fallon Henley – 1 point
Tiffany Stratton – 1 point
Kelani Jordan – 0 points
.@kelani_wwe arrived to the scene on a mission 😤#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/w04TF98WQE
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
WHAT. A. MATCH. @BDavenportWWE is your Women’s Iron Survivor! #NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/VbqKJLmXOD
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 10, 2023
Business just picked up 🤯@CoraJadeWWE is back!!!#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/Kj0fd95GG5
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
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CM Punk Surprises Fans at WWE NXT Deadline 2023
In a surprising turn of events, CM Punk made a surprise appearance at the WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event on Saturday. The former WWE superstar greeted Shawn Michaels as he welcomed the audience to the show, creating a buzz among fans in attendance.
During their interaction, Punk and Michaels joked about the pink Bret Hart hoodie that Punk was wearing, adding a lighthearted moment to the segment. Punk took the opportunity to discuss his WWE return, revealing that he had sorted things out with Triple H, similar to how Michaels had worked things out with Bret Hart in the past.
One of the highlights of the segment was when Punk announced that he would be deciding which brand he would sign with on Monday’s episode of RAW. This news left fans eagerly anticipating Punk’s next move and speculating about potential dream matches and storylines.
To commemorate the surprise appearance, Punk and Michaels posed for a selfie together, capturing the excitement of the moment. The image quickly circulated on social media, generating even more buzz and speculation among wrestling fans.
In addition to Punk’s surprise appearance, other notable events took place during the NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view. Axiom defeated Nathan Frazer during the Kickoff show, showcasing their skills and setting the tone for the rest of the event.
Another highlight was the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge, where Blair Davenport emerged victorious. Davenport defeated Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Kelani Jordan, and Fallon Henley to become the #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT New Year’s Evil 2024. The match was filled with intense action and showcased the talent and determination of each competitor.
Following her win, Davenport was confronted by NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria. However, Cora Jade made her NXT return, attacking Valkyria and making her intentions clear. This unexpected twist added an exciting element to the ongoing storyline and left fans eagerly anticipating future developments.
Overall, the WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event was filled with surprises, intense matches, and intriguing storylines. CM Punk’s surprise appearance added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for fans, leaving them eagerly awaiting his next move. With the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge and other matches delivering thrilling moments, the event proved to be a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts.
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