WWE fans in Chicago are in for a treat as their hometown hero, CM Punk, is slated to make a momentous appearance at the Allstate Arena on March 25, 2024, during the upcoming edition of Raw.
WWE’s announcement sent ripples of excitement through the wrestling community, heralding CM Punk’s much-anticipated return to the arena. In anticipation of Punk’s appearance, WWE revealed plans to open new seating sections to accommodate the surge in fan interest, as the current setup for the show has been sold out for weeks, with a staggering 11,859 tickets already distributed.
According to a statement from WWE.com, Punk’s homecoming marks his first return to Chicago’s Allstate Arena since his sensational comeback to WWE at Survivor Series, which garnered a staggering 71 million record-breaking views across various social media platforms. Punk’s last appearance on Monday Night Raw on February 5th, 2024, saw him addressing an injury sustained at Royal Rumble, ultimately forcing him to miss WrestleMania XL. As the enigmatic figure prepares to address the WWE Universe in person on Monday, March 25th, questions loom regarding the message he intends to impart as the self-proclaimed “Best In the World.”
Punk’s unfortunate injury, a torn right triceps sustained during the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble match, has sidelined him, with an estimated recovery period stretching into the summer. Speaking to the media backstage at UFC 298, Punk disclosed his outlook, citing a projected six to eight months of recovery time, underscoring the challenges he faces as he navigates this setback.
BREAKING: @CMPunk returns to Chicago when #WWERaw heads back to the Windy City on March 25!
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/wBbcrbTz74pic.twitter.com/n1YMjF2MH3
— WWE (@WWE) March 11, 2024
Which Other Upcoming Episode Of Raw Is CM Punk Advertised For?
CM Punk has also been advertised as appearing on the April 1st episode of Monday Night Raw. The April 1st episode will be the go-home edition of the show and Punk has been advertised on WWE’s website to make an appearance. However, it is unclear what exactly Punk will be doing on the show.
On a recent episode of Raw, CM Punk confirmed his Wrestlemania status.