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 the latter welcomed the audience to the show. The two legends shared a lighthearted moment, joking about the pink Bret Hart hoodie that Punk was wearing.
During the segment, Punk discussed his WWE return and revealed that he had sorted things out with Triple H, similar to how Michaels had worked things out with Bret Hart in the past. This revelation left fans excited about the potential for Punk’s return to the WWE roster.
Punk also announced that he would be deciding which brand he would sign with on Monday’s episode of RAW. This news has sparked speculation among fans and wrestling enthusiasts, as they eagerly await Punk’s decision.
To commemorate their meeting, Punk and Michaels posed for a selfie together as the segment came to a close. This moment captured the excitement and nostalgia that fans felt seeing these two iconic figures together.
In addition to Punk’s surprise appearance, several other noteworthy events took place during the NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view. Axiom defeated Nathan Frazer during the Kickoff show, showcasing their skills and athleticism in an entertaining match.
Blair Davenport emerged victorious in the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge, defeating Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Kelani Jordan, and Fallon Henley. With this win, Davenport earned the opportunity to challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT New Year’s Evil 2024.
Following her victory, Davenport was confronted by NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria. However, Cora Jade made her NXT return and attacked Valkyria, making her intentions clear. This unexpected twist added an exciting element to the women’s division and left fans eagerly anticipating future matchups.
Overall, the WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event was filled with surprises, intense matches, and memorable moments. CM Punk’s surprise appearance added an extra layer of excitement to the event, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his next move. With the landscape of WWE constantly evolving, it will be interesting to see how Punk’s return impacts the future of the company.