June 22nd 2024.
CM Punk, the WWE legend, had a rough night on SmackDown as he was viciously attacked and had to be taken away in an ambulance. The former world champion was back in his hometown of Chicago on Friday, hoping for a warm welcome, but things took a turn for the worse when Drew McIntyre showed up.
Earlier in the week, McIntyre had announced that he was quitting WWE after a controversial ending to their match at Clash At The Castle in Glasgow. Punk had interfered in the match, causing McIntyre to lose the World Heavyweight Title, and the Scottish Warrior was not happy about it. Their longstanding rivalry had taken another personal and bitter turn.
During an interview with Grayson Waller backstage, there was a sudden commotion as McIntyre appeared, with Punk already bloodied up. He lifted Punk onto his shoulders and carried him out to the arena, dumping him on the stage in front of his hometown fans. The former world champion lay motionless as McIntyre stood over him.
The night had started off on a high for Punk, as he celebrated with his adoring fans. However, things took a dark turn when WWE censored the photos of the bloody attack. General Manager Nick Aldis and other staff members intervened to stop McIntyre from causing further damage. Punk was then seen being wheeled out on a stretcher and into an ambulance, destined for a local hospital.
According to commentary, this was just another chapter in the epic feud between the two veterans, who have a genuine history together. At the beginning of the show, Punk, who was on the verge of being cleared from a triceps injury, came out to address the Chicago faithful. But his emotional reunion with Paul Heyman was cut short when The Bloodline made their presence known.
Heyman urged Punk to leave the ring, but he refused to back down, with Cody Rhodes by his side. This led to a match between Rhodes and The Bloodline member Solo Sikoa in the main event. Meanwhile, Punk was later attacked by McIntyre, adding fuel to their already intense rivalry.
As the night came to an end, a new member of The Bloodline, Jacob Fatu, made his debut and wreaked havoc, taking down Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens. This attack was reminiscent of Punk's interference in McIntyre's match in Glasgow just a week ago.
The animosity between Punk and McIntyre is no secret, and it stems from their real-life dislike for each other. However, they have been able to put that aside and work together on screen, which has made their feud even more captivating due to the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
McIntyre recently spoke about their rivalry, saying that their personal animosity only adds to the intensity of their performances. "You've gotta be professional and good at your job," he said. "If anything, it makes it more compelling because you know... we just don't like each other."
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