WWE returned to Madison Square Garden on December 26th, and they brought a massive show to the World’s Most Famous Arena. CM Punk had his first match in WWE since 2014, and Dominik Mysterio got to share that moment with the Second City Savior.
CM PUNK #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/7SztR6mW7E
— aya (@cosmicbanks) December 27, 2023
CM Punk’s In-Ring Return
CM Punk’s return to WWE was a surprise for many fans who never anticipated it. While his televised wrestling return may have to wait until the Royal Rumble on January 27th, the Second City Savior marked his return to action at Madison Square Garden.
CM PUNK TRIED TO TAKE DOWN BRYON SAXTON LMAOOOOOOOOO#WWEMSG
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) December 27, 2023
On December 26th, as part of WWE’s Holiday Tour in MSG, CM Punk faced Dominik Mysterio. The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden was electric, with fans showing up in droves to chant for Punk.
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CM Punk vs Dominik Mysterio at MSG
Dominik Mysterio and CM Punk had some fun playing with the crowd before the match started. They seemed to work well together, as the NYC crowd did not have a quiet moment.
THE CROWD IS PHENOMENAL IS MSG!#WWEMSG#CMPunkpic.twitter.com/muoAQ2ueMO
— WrestlingManiac (@BestInT49159140) December 27, 2023
The match concluded with CM Punk securing the victory after delivering the GTS to Dominik Mysterio. This popped the crowd in a big way, as one would expect.
CM Punk defeats Dom Mysterio. #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/3d7M76QSsT
— Justin J. Lopez (@stellar_jl319) December 27, 2023
Post-Match Promo
CM Punk cut an ultimate babyface promo after the match was over as well. He thanked fans for standing behind him. Then he encouraged everyone to shake the hand of the person behind him because, “we are all in this together.” That promo after the match was incredibly well-received.
Punker’s full post match promo! pic.twitter.com/6XhCyLeeKH
— Teffo (@Teffo_01) December 27, 2023
What’s next for CM Punk and Dominik Mysterio
CM Punk and Dominik Mysterio will wrestle again on December 30th. That match will take place at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles. CM Punk will wrestle again at the Royal Rumble in Tropicana Field. He also has his eye on a main event match at WrestleMania 40. It will be hard to keep him from that match if he continues this momentum.
CM Punk says he's only just getting started on his story to main eventing WrestleMania #WWEMSGpic.twitter.com/dyAHPjqdrW
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) December 27, 2023
