WWE\'s locker room of talented Superstars is everything the professional wrestling business should be, according to Monday Night Raw\'s CM Punk.
It\'s been just over two months since Punk\'s shocking return to WWE in the closing moments of Survivor Series: WarGames. Since then, the former World Champion has been one of WWE\'s most featured performers and appeared on Raw, SmackDown, and NXT before exclusively signing with the red brand.
Everything Wrestling Should Be
During the Men\'s 2024 Royal Rumble match, CM Punk suffered a torn triceps injury. On this week\'s Raw, Punk confirmed that the injury will cost him a match at WrestleMania 40. In a recent WWE Chronicle that covered Punk\'s injury and aforementioned announcement, the former World Champion fought back tears as he spoke about what his time with the WWE roster has meant to him so far.
Just certain looks from certain people I get, and then I start crying again. And Cody’s one of them. He’s a great dude. This locker room is everything the business is supposed to be. It’s everything the business was sold to me as being and it’s remarkable, and that’s why I’m so sad. I’m not sad I hurt my arm, I’m sad I’m temporarily out of this amazing situation.
What\'s Next?
With CM Punk out of the picture, WWE has shifted their plans for WrestleMania 40. Seth Rollins, Punk\'s original \'Mania opponent, has been trying to convince Cody Rhodes to face him at the April supershow instead of Roman Reigns. On this week\'s SmackDown, Rhodes said he\'s still coming for Reigns, but not at WrestleMania. SmackDown also saw the return of The Rock, who confronted his cousin, teasing a showdown this April.
