CM Punk left RAW as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion but appears to have entered concussion protocol after a bad fall during a match. On the January 6th episode of Wrestling Observer Live, Brian Alvarez shared that some RAW wrestlers had been placed in WWE’s concussion protocol, hinting that it might be Punk without naming him directly. Alvarez mentioned that it wasn’t Bron Breaker, who had taken a harsh fall but recovered quickly. Instead, the concern was about CM Punk, who missed a Tope Suicida dive in the main event and landed hard on his face.
Alvarez described Punk’s fall as severe, noting that his head bounced off the black mat and that Punk didn’t seem fully present afterward. Though Punk finished the match, Alvarez speculated that Punk may have gone into concussion protocol due to how brutal the landing appeared. Kairi Sane was also noted for taking a risky move with the Razor’s Edge and landing on the back of her head, but she seemed more coherent during and after the match compared to Punk. Alvarez emphasized that being in concussion protocol doesn’t confirm a concussion but indicates WWE is taking safety precautions.
Following RAW, Punk appeared on FOX 5 New York visibly bruised and talked about surviving a tough fight against Bron Breaker. He joked about how wrestling pain is a constant in his life and humorously suggested swapping bodies with a civilian to understand his daily experience. When asked about a noticeable scar on his ear, Punk said it was from wrestling a “crazy meathead” who tried to take him out.
WWE has not officially commented on Punk’s condition, but his post-match interview suggests fans may not need to worry. The story closes by asking fans whether Punk should rest if injured or continue fighting through the pain.
Fan Take: This news is crucial for WWE fans as it highlights the physical risks top superstars like CM Punk endure to entertain. How WWE handles his recovery could set an important precedent for wrestler safety and the sport’s long-term health standards.
