CM Punk states that he's 'home' in WWE Raw promo

Originally published at CM Punk states that he's 'home' in WWE Raw promo

Monday Night Raw closes with CM Punk. 

The final segment of the post-Survivor Series: WarGames edition of WWE Raw featured the returning CM Punk. After nearly a decade since he walked out of the company, Punk is back in WWE and he spoke to the audience live from Nashville, Tennessee. 

Punk stated that he’s home. Referring to his exit from WWE, he said a ‘wise man’ once told him that for him to get everything he wants out of this place, he had to leave. Punk smiled and said he hates to say that wise man was right.

He then mentioned that everyone asks about his wife, April Mendez (A.J. Lee) and said she is doing fabulous and sends her regards. He stated that it’s been all smiles, hugs and a few kisses since he’s been back in WWE but not everyone has welcomed him back. Earlier in the night, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins said he’s not going to waste another breath talking about a ‘hypocrite’. 

Punk would add that some people are afraid that the most dangerous man and best in the world just walked back through the front door. He also stated that he has changed and closed by saying he’s not here to make friends, he’s here to make money.

To hear John Pollock and Wai Ting’s review of this segment, check out the newest Rewind-A-Raw episode.

Horrible promo. As I predicted that was PG Punk - zzzzzz

It was fine but nothing special. He said the right things for the audience he was talking to.

Biggest issue for me wasn’t the content or delivery, but it’s the fact that he doesn’t have any benefit of the doubt left with a certain class of fan. It’s essentially the same promo he gave when he debuted in AEW, just with a lot less trust or credibility.

and booking wise, they have really no other choice but to start him off as a mega babyface. What’s the alternative? Have him debut by jumping one of your top faces while 15,000 people chant for him?

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I agree. While his promo wasn’t as entertaining as it could have been if he was able to shoot, given the ugly nature of thr breakup with AEW, this is probably what was best for all involved.

There was just no energy or authenticity. Looked and sounded like a guy who is there to collect a pay cheque, which I guess he is. Just sad.

He’s always been a better heel so maybe that helps but if you take away his promo there isn’t a lot there. They need to burn through big matches ASAP because there is no way he will stay healthy either