WWE Reveals CM Punk’s Role in NXT Premiere on The CW

WWE Reveals CM Punk's Role in NXT Premiere on The CW

As a long-time fan who has seen CM Punk rise to fame and fall from grace only to return with a bang, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and nostalgia as I watch him step back into the WWE ring. His return to NXT, especially as the special referee for the NXT Championship match, feels like a second chance, a fresh start for both Punk and the brand.


WWE stirred up conversation when they disclosed CM Punk’s participation in the premiere of NXT on The CW, and tonight we learned the specifics of his involvement during the main event. Interestingly, Punk attempted to share the news earlier in the show, but Roxanne Perez interrupted him, leading to a skirmish between her and Giulia. Later, he returned to the scene, making an appearance after the official announcement of the NXT Championship match between Trick Williams and Ethan Page. Eventually, Punk was given the chance to make his full announcement, revealing that he would serve as the special referee for this pivotal match. This contest will significantly influence the future direction of NXT.

Second Time’s a Charm

WWE Reveals CM Punk's Role in NXT Premiere on The CW

Following Tyrese Haliburton successfully convincing Williams and Page to participate in the match, he had an additional piece of information to disclose. As Punk’s music echoed, he emerged to finalize his statement that was cut short by Roxanne Perez. Punk asserted that a match of this magnitude wasn’t just about the NXT Title, but would determine the future trajectory of the brand.

Roxy’s Not a Fan

Earlier tonight, Punk aimed to unveil this revelation, only to be met with cheers from the audience. In his words, he’s had stints in NXT before, yet never experienced such an electrifying atmosphere as this one. He spoke about the future stars being molded within NXT, specifically mentioning Lexis King, Carmelo Hayes, Ethan Page, and Bron Breakker. He briefly acknowledged Je’Von Evans before proceeding to his announcement, but Roxanne Perez interjected first.

In simpler terms, Perez stated, “After ten long years of waiting for your return, here you are at last. I must admit, I should have been a Drew McIntyre fan all along. I understand why you’re in Chicago, and it’s because you want one final moment of triumph before Drew retires you at Hell in a Cell. Stay away, I don’t want you here, I don’t need you here. Because when I defeat Giulia, Chicago won’t be your town anymore, it’ll be mine. You need to understand that this isn’t about you or Giulia, it’s about me.

Are you looking forward to Punk taking on the role as a special referee? Feel free to discuss everything related to wrestling with me on Threads or Twitter, my handle is @mattaguilarcb!

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2024-09-18 06:09