Former WWE Champion CM Punk sent shockwaves through the wrestling world this past Tuesday with an unexpected backstage visit at WWE NXT. CM Punk made an unexpected backstage appearance at the WWE Performance Center during the December 12 edition of WWE NXT. Punk’s presence at the Performance Center and backstage at NXT sparked speculation and excitement among the fans.
According to reports from Fightful Select’s paywall, CM Punk went above and beyond during his impromptu visit. Sources reveal that Punk willingly offered his assistance to anyone who needed it, generously hanging out with fellow talent in the lounge.
Notably, Punk was actively engaged in watching matches, providing valuable feedback to the performers. He mingled with talents and even settled into the lounge to watch matches with the roster, offering feedback along the way. Furthermore, his movements weren’t confined to the talent area.
He was roaming the gorilla position, the hard camera area, and even behind the tech crew, seemingly observing the production process. It looks like this wasn’t just a casual visit; it was an active exploration of NXT’s inner workings.
This unexpected appearance follows a notable endorsement from WWE legend Shawn Michaels, who publicly welcomed the former AEW star to NXT. Insiders close to Punk suggest that he took Michaels’ endorsement seriously.
Did CM Punk make an appearance on WWE NXT TV?
CM Punk was present backstage during the latest edition of WWE NXT at the WWE Performance Center. His surprise appearance at NXT taping sent shockwaves among fans, given he was not officially booked for the show.
While Punk did not appear on the recent edition of NXT, he did show up last Saturday at NXT Deadline. Also, during the show, he participated in a heartwarming segment with Shawn Michaels, culminating in a selfie in the ring. He told ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ that he grew up watching him, adding a nostalgic touch to their interaction.
It will be interesting to see if The Straight Edge Superstar makes a future appearance on the WWE developmental brand. A few months ago, WWE legends John Cena and The Undertaker also made appearances on the black and yellow brand.