CM Punk shared an injury update on social media following an intense brawl with Seth Rollins on this past Monday’s WWE RAW. The former WWE Champion posted a selfie with the single-word caption “pain,” suggesting he may have been hurt during the physical confrontation.
The heated encounter occurred after Punk opened Monday’s show with a promo addressing John Cena and The Rock before turning his attention to Rollins. The former World Heavyweight Champion quickly interrupted, leading to a chaotic brawl that required security and WWE officials to separate the combatants.
WWE has moved swiftly to capitalize on the escalating hostility between the two competitors. Adam Pearce confronted Rollins following the altercation and announced that the two rivals will face off in a Steel Cage match on next week’s episode of RAW.
The announcement comes just days after Rollins cost Punk a victory at the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. After being eliminated from the contest, The Visionary attacked Punk with a Stomp, allowing John Cena to capitalize and secure the win.
The Steel Cage stipulation ensures their next confrontation will have a definitive conclusion without outside interference, potentially setting the stage for a larger program heading toward WWE’s upcoming premium live events.