CM Punk suffered a torn triceps injury during last Saturday’s 2024 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. The unfortunate injury will keep Punk on the shelf for four to six months.
On a recent edition of his “83 Weeks” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Punk’s injury, Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER at WrestleMania XL, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On CM Punk tearing his triceps: “Well, this is obviously the first I’m hearing it. And I know this is probably going to shock a lot of people, but I feel bad for CM Punk. I mean look, I was not a huge fan of the way he conducted himself in AEW. That’s no secret, and I stand by every single word I said based on the way he conducted himself. But he got a fresh start in WWE. He was coming back, the stories that could have been told, the opportunities that were there for him. And going through whatever — you know again, I don’t know him. I’ve never had a syllable of conversation with the man, I don’t know what he’s made over what he’s like. But to go through this emotional rollercoaster that he’s been on for the last however long it’s been, eight months, ten months. Between the craziness of AEW and then coming back to WWE, and now this? Man, I feel bad for him. I really do, I don’t know how you couldn’t feel bad for him…
“So I hope the best for him, I really do. To be out of the picture for four to six months means he’s going to come back with another clean slate. And the good news, if there is any good news for CM Punk, is he’s got a lot of a strong fanbase. There is that loyal contingent of CM Punk fans that will still be there when he comes back. Let’s just hope that he’s physically ready, and it can end his career on a high note. That’s all you can hope for with a talent like that.”
On if GUNTHER vs. World Champion Seth Rollins is the WrestleMania match to make: “Well, they’ve got eight weeks or so, eight or ten weeks. So there’s definitely enough time to create an act one, if you will, and get to WrestleMania storyline-wise. They’re going to have to scramble, it’s going to become somewhat obvious. But as long as it’s set up properly — and that’ll be the hardest part, the hardest part will be setting that story up, if indeed that’s the way they’re gonna go. And making it feel organic and believable and not feeling like ‘Oh my God, we need a band aid! Who’s got a band aid? Band aids over here, bring a band aid,’ you know, that’s going to be the hard part. So if they can put their heads together creatively and figure out something that feels remotely organic, 10 weeks is plenty of time to build up to a match like that if they could get out of the chute strong.”
CM Punk, the former professional wrestler and current WWE superstar, has suffered a torn triceps injury during the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. This unfortunate injury will keep Punk out of action for a significant period of time, with an estimated recovery time of four to six months.
The news of Punk’s injury was discussed by WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff on his “83 Weeks” podcast. Bischoff expressed sympathy for Punk, despite not being a fan of his conduct in AEW (All Elite Wrestling). He acknowledged that Punk had a fresh start in WWE and highlighted the potential stories and opportunities that awaited him. Bischoff also recognized the emotional rollercoaster Punk has been on, transitioning from AEW to WWE and now facing this injury setback.
Despite their differences, Bischoff expressed his hope for the best for Punk and emphasized the strong fanbase that remains loyal to him. He believes that Punk’s extended absence from the wrestling scene will provide him with a clean slate upon his return. Bischoff’s ultimate wish is for Punk to end his career on a high note and hopes that he will be physically ready for his comeback.
In addition to discussing Punk’s injury, Bischoff also touched upon the possibility of a match between GUNTHER and World Champion Seth Rollins at WrestleMania. He acknowledged that there is enough time to build a storyline for this match, but emphasized the challenge of making it feel organic and believable. Bischoff believes that creativity and careful planning will be crucial in ensuring that the match doesn’t come across as a last-minute band-aid solution.
The podcast episode also includes an embedded video featuring Vince McMahon, further adding to the informative content available for wrestling fans.
Overall, CM Punk’s torn triceps injury has created a setback in his WWE career. However, there is hope that he will make a strong comeback after his recovery period. The injury has also sparked discussions about potential WrestleMania matches, highlighting the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event. Wrestling fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Punk’s progress and future plans in the WWE.