Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving NXT and CM Punk.
• This week’s episode of NXT saw a packed crowd eagerly awaiting Randy Orton’s main event match against Je’Von Evans.
Orton and Evans botched their perfect RKO moment. You can watch it below:
Orton eventually delivered his signature RKO to secure the victory.
According to Fightful Select, both Orton and Evans had spent considerable time rehearsing before the event, and there was no backstage criticism directed at Evans for the botched move, as the WWE team understood the pressure of the situation.
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• WWE Bad Blood 2024 opened with an intense Hell in a Cell match, where CM Punk emerged victorious over Drew McIntyre in a brutal contest. Following his win, Punk addressed the fans on the October 7th episode of RAW, announcing that he would be taking a break from the show.
Punk began by expressing his happiness to be in St. Louis, despite feeling a lot of pain from his recent match.
He thanked his fans, coworkers, and even his critics for their support, noting how negativity had pushed him to succeed; he then shared that he was going home to be with his wife. He wrapped up by expressing his gratitude to the fans, adding that he doesn’t know when he’ll be back.
With the Crown Jewel 2024 PLE scheduled for November 2nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, fans speculated about Punk’s involvement. However, according to Fightful Select, Punk is not expected to appear at the event.
Punk’s well-known stance on WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia explains his likely absence from the show.
Looking ahead, WWE is expected to set up a feud between CM Punk and Seth Rollins upon his return, though the timing of Punk’s comeback remains uncertain.
