The June 21 SmackDown in Chicago, Illinois promised to be an exciting night for wrestling fans, especially with CM Punk making an appearance in his hometown but the night took a surprise turn that shocked the WWE Universe.
CM Punk kicked off the show by talking about the WWE Clash incident at the Castle, where he was involved in an important world title match featuring longtime rival Drew McIntyre Punk’s actions in Scotland only cost McIntyre not only his chance at the tournament but engaging him in a heated argument.
Later in the night, in a backstage area that included DIY and Grayson Waller, loud noise marred the atmosphere. When the garage door slowly opened, they saw a terrifying sight: C.S. M.Sc. Punk, battered and bloodied, lies motionless on the ground. And Drew McIntyre, who dramatically quit WWE on Monday night’s RAW, is back with a vengeance to attack Punk in his hometown.
The Scottish fighter showed no mercy and dragged a visibly injured Punk into the ringside area. McIntyre then knocked Punk into the entrance and delivered a clear and violent statement. General manager Nick Aldiss quickly brought in security to defuse the situation, and later footage showed Punk being rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
Following the vicious attack, Drew McIntyre reactivated his social media accounts which he had previously disabled in his supposed exit from WWE. He left no doubt about his intentions by opening his silence on Twitter and posting a picture of a bloodied man symbolizing a brutal punk attack.
— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) June 22, 2024
This shocking move marks a new chapter in the growing feud between McIntyre and Punk. McIntyre’s actions since his humiliating loss at WWE Clash at the Castle made an important point. The WWE Universe is left wondering how Punk will react to this devastating attack and what will happen in this fierce match.
CM Punk had come to SmackDown expecting a hero welcome to his hometown, but instead he was brutally beaten. The Best in the World had previously managed to block a potential attack from The Bloodline with the help of Cody Rhodes, but McIntyre’s attack was something he hadn’t seen before.
This dramatic move undoubtedly fueled the animosity between Punk and McIntyre, promising a more explosive feud in the future. The WWE Universe is eagerly awaiting Punk’s next phase and how he will seek revenge for this heinous attack.
As the story progresses, fans can expect more twists and turns in this fierce rivalry. CM Punk’s resilience and determination will be tested as he navigates this difficult chapter in his career. All that is certain is that the WWE landscape has changed dramatically with the return of McIntyre and his shocking attack on Punk.