In the world of professional wrestling, injuries are an unfortunate reality that can derail the careers of even the most talented athletes. Such was the case for legendary wrestler CM Punk during the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble. In a shocking turn of events, Punk tore his triceps during this highly anticipated event, leaving fans devastated and questioning his future in the sport.
The news of Punk's injury spread like wildfire throughout the wrestling community, with fans expressing their disappointment and concern for their beloved superstar. As rumors circulated about whether he would be able to compete in WrestleMania, Punk took to social media to address his loyal followers.
"In the course of the Rumble, I tore my right tricep," Punk admitted. He thought about taping it to work on that injury, but WrestleMania is not in the cards for him. He said that maybe main eventing WrestleMania isn't in the cards for him after all.
Fans cheered for CM Punk as he continued on and said this is just a bump in the road. He's overcome adversity countless times in the past, and he doesn't focus on people who tell him that he can't. His promo, although the message was terrible that he will miss Mania, was very motivational.
Punk had immediately put himself in position for a feud with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Even though Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble match for the second year in a row, there was an expectation that Punk would challenge Rollins for his title in one of the main events of WrestleMania 40, which will be held on April 6-7.
"I feel a little bit unlikely," said a teary-eyed Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks. "... My goal and my dream ever since I was a little kid has been to main event WrestleMania, but maybe it's never going to happen. ... It's a bump in the road ... I've overcome adversity many times in the past."
Punk suffered a torn left triceps in September 2022 while competing in AEW and was sidelined nine months following a lengthy rehabilitation.
He was involved in an unscripted backstage altercation at that same 2022 event, and also suffered a broken foot in June 2022.
Punk departed AEW following a second unscripted backstage altercation -- one that took place last August in London. He's a former WWE champion who also competed in the UFC.
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