CM Punk naturally has a romantic relationship with the Royal Rumble match. He made a mark in the 2010 match with his Straight Edge Society “Sermons”, the 2014 competition ended up being his last WWE match for almost a decade, and although it is his first TV match in the company, Punk suffered an injury to the 2024 combat while finishing as a finalist. While joining Jackie Redmond of WWE, Punk talked about what the Royal Rumble means for him.
“I think a lot about (the Royal Rumble) 2014. Weren’t allowed to say the words” CM Punk “in this company, I am” the one who will not be named “, and I think Royal Rumble was probably one Large part.
Punk entered the 2014 rumble as a participant No. 1, and almost took the distance, but was eliminated by Kane after Punk eliminated him at the start of the match. Punk had to be in a program with Triple H for Wrestlemania 30, but behind the scenes of “WWE Raw” at night after the rumble, Punk came out of the building after a disagreement with triple H and Vince McMahon. Redmond then questioned punk about his injury in the Royal Rumble 2024 match, and if he changed anything. “If I had this magic wand, I would not give it up, not for me. I may think for other people in other situations, but for me I think that is what the Royal Rumble Royal Represent for me: do I receive a overhaul, I had the chance to start again, and that’s how I look at it, it’s my magic wand, “said Punk in an optimistic way.
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