Following recent comments made by CM Punk on RAW regarding Hulk Hogan, speculation has emerged about potential developments at the upcoming Royal Rumble premium live event on February 1. CM Punk declared that should Hogan enter the match, he would eliminate him from the contest.
Given the current trajectory of events, Hogan’s participation in the Men’s Royal Rumble match appears unlikely, considering his last in-ring appearance occurred in 2012. However, based on recent developments, possible scenarios include Hogan making a non-wrestling appearance during CM Punk’s involvement in the match.
Current storyline patterns suggest that if Hogan were to appear, he could factor into the match outcome without physically competing. This direction could potentially lead to a program between the two personalities heading into WrestleMania, possibly involving Hogan in a non-wrestling capacity.
The tension between the two stems from CM Punk’s recent comments on RAW, where he referenced potentially ending “Hulkamania.” This followed Hogan’s appearance on the January 6 RAW on Netflix premiere, where he promoted his Real American Beer brand. Hogan subsequently missed his scheduled appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25 due to family commitments.