Drew McIntyre, the Scottish Warrior, found himself on home soil during the WWE Clash at the Castle: Scotland. He faced off against Damian Priest in a battle for the World Heavyweight Championship. The audience at the OVO Hydro was all revved up, anticipating a championship title shift as McIntyre seemed to have the match locked down, with the crowd counting way past a three-count.
Unexpectedly, the referee took a tumble. The titled hero McIntyre was expecting never showed up. Instead, The Straight Edge Savior, CM Punk, made a grand return in a referee’s attire, causing a major distraction.
The surprise appearance opened up an opportunity for Priest to deliver a low blow. He took full advantage of the intervention, leading him to clench a pinfall and successfully defending his championship title.
It’s CM PUNK!!!#WWECastle pic.twitter.com/T8SsLiAaqi
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2024
The spectators’ reaction was mixed. Though the majority displayed disappointment, a handful was seen gleefully hailing Punk’s return and his celebration. McIntyre is likely to be seething with rage, and his reaction will be revealed during WWE Raw on Monday night.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Punk’s comeback means he’s ready to get back into the ring. Confirmation is yet to be received at the time of writing. There’s also the possibility he was only given the green signal to stage this intervention without getting physically involved.
What’s your take on Punk’s unexpected appearance and its impact on the championship match? We’re eager to hear your thoughts, so remember to leave your responses in the comments below!