SUMMARY
- Previously, CM Punk debuted a new look and appeared with a black mask.
- However, later Punk went on to get involved in various other storylines and didn't wrestle with the black mask.
CM Punk is an extremely popular name in the pro wrestling world. He is well known among the fans for his tenures with WWE and AEW. However, he is currently a part of the Stamford-based promotion and has been constantly entertaining the fans.
With that, fans of CM Punk often talk about his first run with WWE. They can often be seen talking about the time when Punk wrestled with a mask in the Stamford-based promotion. This has led to fans wondering if the Second City Saint member was a luchador or not. In that context, it is mentionable that a lucha libre wrestler is referred to as a luchador. Also, they are often characterized by wearing colorful masks.
However, it is to be noted that CM Punk wasn’t a luchador; there was another reason behind his wrestling with a mask. Previously, the Best in the World was engaged in a feud with Rey Mysterio. This resulted in a match between the duo, with the stipulation that if Punk lost, he would have to shave his head. With that, the Second City Saint member eventually lost and had to shave his head.
Following that, Punk debuted a new look and appeared with a black mask. He thereafter went on to wrestle with the mask for two months. However, later, Big Show unmasked him during their feud. That was the real reason why the two-time WWE champion wore a mask and wrestled with it.
However, later, CM Punk went on to get involved in various other storylines and didn’t wrestle with the black mask. But the time when Punk wrestled with a mask will forever be remembered by his fans. It might continue to be a topic of discussion among his supporters for years down the line.
Focusing on the current status of CM Punk
Previously, CM Punk was a part of AEW from 2021 to 2023. However, he was later terminated by the Tony Khan-led promotion due to backstage controversies. With that, Punk made his blockbuster return to the largest wrestling promotion in the world at WWE Survivor Series 2023.
Following that, The Best in the World has been making constant appearances in the RAW and SmackDown brand divisions. However, he also announced that going forward, he would officially be a part of the RAW roster. In addition to all that, Punk had also declared that he would be a participant in the Men’s Royal Rumble match in 2024.
CM Punk has entered the 2024 Royal Rumble match
Question is does he win it?? pic.twitter.com/en4SmeXWjs
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) December 12, 2023
With that, it remains to be seen what lies ahead for Punk in the upcoming days. Also, there have been reports claiming that The Second City Saint member might soon get involved in a feud with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Also, many have stated that there are plans for CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns down the line.
Thus, it seems the Stamford-based promotion has huge plans for the returning superstar moving forward. With that, the followers of The Best in the World will now look forward to his appearances and performances in the largest wrestling promotion in the world.