Below are a couple of top WWE & AEW news stories of the day, featuring CM Punk and Darby Allin.
• CM Punk Reveals His Status For Tonight’s RAW
CM Punk has confirmed he will not be appearing on tonight’s episode of RAW in Omaha. He says he still needs time to recover following the events of WrestleMania 41.
During an Instagram Live session, Punk responded to a fan asking about the May 5th episode. He said, “Brother, I had one week off. I need more.”
Punk hasn’t been seen on WWE television since the RAW after WrestleMania. On that night, he and Roman Reigns were attacked by Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker.
The ambush came after Paul Heyman betrayed Punk at WrestleMania 41, where he helped Rollins win the main event.
Also Read: CM Punk Reacts To Fans Saying WrestleMania 41 – Night 1 Match Didn’t Count As A True Main Event
• Darby Allin Sets A New Record On Mount Everest
AEW wrestler Darby Allin is currently climbing Mount Everest and has already made history during the journey.
The former TNT Champion landed a kickflip at Camp Two—an altitude of 20,958 feet—setting a new record for the highest kickflip ever performed.
You can watch it below:
Darby Allin sets the world record for highest elevation kickflip on Mount Everestpic.twitter.com/YxZGxwwKet
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) May 5, 2025
Allin’s climb is part of a personal goal he’s had for some time. Originally planned for 2024, the expedition was delayed due to injuries. Now on the mountain, he’s representing AEW and has said he plans to plant the All Elite Wrestling flag at the summit if he makes it.
The climb is dangerous. According to Himalayan records, 341 climbers have died attempting to reach the top. Allin revealed that Sting tried to talk him out of it, but he chose to go anyway.
With the summit at around 29,000 feet, Allin is already past the halfway point.
