CM Punk shocked the WWE Universe when he returned at Survivor Series. He was on the December 8th episode of SmackDown, where he made an interesting remark about linking up with Shawn Michaels before he made his way to RAW next week. Fans didn’t have to wait long to see him on Deadline.
It was previously reported that CM Punk missed his flight, so he was in town for Deadline. That appearance was certainly a notable one.
Shawn Michaels opened the NXT Deadline premium live event, and he took the ring with a lot of energy. Then he asked fans if they are ready, and that is when CM Punk’s music hit.
CM Punk joined Shawn Michaels in the ring, and it was quite an experience. The two took a moment and even joked about the fact that Punk was wearing a Bret “Hitman” Hart hoodie. CM Punk said he forgot his HBK merch at home.
What a way to start!@CMPunk is here at #NXTDeadline!!! pic.twitter.com/fJbBzIdrRf
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
The two took a selfie together in the ring, because CM Punk said that people were taking pictures with him backstage all day, while they told him that he is their hero. Punk said it was only fitting that they snap that selfie in the ring with one of his own heroes.
CM Punk hyped his decision about which brand he will sign with on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW. Fans were very excited to see him open up Deadline, no matter which brand he ends up with on Monday.
Imagine telling someone 2023 would end with CM Punk and Shawn Michaels in a WWE NXT ring.#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/oiI1qF68sD
— (?) DeonteDDJ (@deonteddj) December 10, 2023
Shawn Michaels and CM Punk were all smiles as they closed out the segment. This was a short opening for Deadline, but it certainly popped the crowd to see the Second City Savior and the Heartbreak Kid in the ring together.
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