CM Punk Talks Royal Rumble and Future WWE Plans

CM Punk's journey in WWE continues to be eventful as he recently qualified for the Men's Elimination Chamber by defeating Sami Zayn on RAW, despite being eliminated from the Royal Rumble by Logan Paul. The Royal Rumble saw Jey Uso as the surprise winner, which split fan opinions, and Punk himself praised Uso's victory but noted that losing can be part of a broader story arc. Punk expressed skepticism about John Cena being granted a bye into the Elimination Chamber, which is set to take place in Toronto, where Cena is on a retirement tour. Freddie Prinze Jr. speculated on a potential match between CM Punk and John Cena at WrestleMania 41. Punk reflected on his career trajectory, emphasizing the value of storylines where he chases victories rather than always winning, citing Cody Rhodes' redemption arc as a compelling narrative. Punk also sent a social media message to his wife, AJ Lee, amid speculation about her return to WWE, which did not materialize at the Royal Rumble.