There has been an update about WWE's plans for CM Punk moving forward. The veteran is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion on RAW.

The live reaction of CM Punk to the ending of John Cena 's final career match has emerged, and it's pretty telling. Washington DC's Capital One Arena played host to Cena's last WWE bout, with the 17-time world champion taking on Gunther in the headline attraction of Saturday Night's Main Event.

However, one specific segment has sparked immediate conversation across the wrestling world, as CM Punk appeared to use the platform to take a veiled jab at his former employer, AEW, and specifically his old rival,

CM Punk will go down as one of John Cena’s greatest rivals as the two created many memorable moments, most notably at WWE Money in the Bank 2011. CM Punk and Cena first met in singles competition in 2009 on an episode of Raw,

During a recent appearance on Chef Donny’s ‘What’s For Lunch’, the 47-year-old reflected on what went wrong for him in the UFC. Punk explained that while he’s still grateful to have been given the chance, he now knows that it was always going to be difficult to compete when making his UFC debut at 37 years old.

CM Punk was absent from WWE RAW for a second week in a row following Survivor Series: WarGames. Will he appear before 2026?

After that, Bron Breakker took the microphone to address his upcoming match with CM Punk, which will take place on the January 5, 2026 episode of WWE Raw. Breakker made fun of Punk for taking pictures with younger talent backstage in an effort to repair his reputation in wrestling.

Next week’s episode of WWE RAW is going to be a big one and will see CM Punk make his return to television. As confirmed during Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Punk is set to make his return to TV.

Despite being told not to, CM Punk paid tribute to the late 'Macho Man' Randy Savage by wearing his iconic gear on WWE Raw. Read more about Punk's defiance and the mystery executive who tried to stop him.

CM Punk has continued to speak on Logan Paul, offering a nuanced perspective on the social media star's transition into professional wrestling.

CM Punk's departure from WWE in 2014 was a dramatic turning point in his career. Disillusioned with the wrestling industry, he walked out after the Royal Rumble, sparking legal disputes and a prolonged feud with the company. Seeking a fresh start, Punk turned to the UFC, a world he had long admired as a fan.