CM Punk’s Inclusion on Monday’s WWE Raw Revealed

CM Punk is not in the backstage area of “WWE Raw” at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday night. As per PWInsider, Punk is not scheduled to be present for the taping. Punk has last appeared on WWE television this episode in the show “Raw” and signed an exclusive deal with the red brand following his shock return to WWE Survivor Series: War Games earlier this month. He also proclaimed his support to be a part of his beloved Royal Rumble on last week’s episode, during a heated exchange in the Ring alongside World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in which Seth Rollins repeatedly declare his disdain against his fellow wrestler, the “Second City Saint.”

Punk has been seen recently in the backstage area of his home at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando during “WWE NXT” tapings following his appearance on the screen on “NXT’s” Deadline premium live event. Punk has been reported to be helping young talents on the stage as well as watching matches and offering them tips. Many “NXT” talents have been posting pictures on social media along with Punk.