BREAKING: CM Punk finally returns, but not in WWE

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The following night on RAW, Punk addressed losing the title and shared a brief in-ring exchange with Cody Rhodes. The former hinted at challenging The American Nightmare for the Undisputed WWE Championship, telling him a title opportunity could fall from the sky. To which Rhodes told Punk the title shot was waiting whenever he wanted it.

Amid his absence, CM Punk was seen in attendance at the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA event on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The Second City Saint was watching the event from the crowd. It was his first public appearance since he dropped off WWE television entirely.

CM Punk pulled from upcoming WWE shows

The former World Heavyweight Champion was absent from WWE Backlash in Tampa. He was speculated to appear as Danhausen’s mystery partner at the PLE, but that was not the case.

Reports indicate he has been pulled from upcoming advertised appearances amid speculation regarding his status with the company.

The Second City Saint has since been pulled from the majority of WWE’s upcoming European Summer Tour and several June RAW dates.

Dave Meltzer reported on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the reason was nothing more than a schedule change.

Notably, Punk himself stated on RAW after WrestleMania that he was not planning to take time off, making the extended absence more noticeable, even if WWE views it as an internal scheduling matter.

As of now, Punk’s next confirmed advertised WWE appearance is the July 6 edition of RAW in his hometown of Chicago.

It remains to be seen what the creative team has planned for CM Punk next when he appears on WWE programming.