CM Punk spotted with new look amid WWE hiatus

CM Punk has spotted at ComplexCon in Las Vegas, marking his first WWE appearance in 41 days. The Second City Saint, who has been absent since the RAW following Bad Blood on October 7, presented a notably different appearance without his signature facial hair.

It's #ComplexCon time! ⏱️@CMPunk & @reymysterio have arrived at @ComplexCon! pic.twitter.com/TvuuHFE5cw

— WWE (@WWE) November 17, 2024

Alongside Rey Mysterio, Punk participated in the Culture Kings x Loiter RAW Is WAR booth activities. Despite previously appearing with injuries after his Hell in a Cell bout against Drew McIntyre, attendees noted Punk showed no signs of physical discomfort, though his arm remained wrapped.

WWE shared footage of both former world champions arriving to enthusiastic fans, with Punk appearing in high spirits.

CM Punk already has return date set for WWE

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 CM Punk joins the annual @WWE Live Holiday Tour at The Garden on Dec 26!

🎟️: https://t.co/t3oomQODIU pic.twitter.com/mlTHdiC5VA

— MSG (@TheGarden) November 11, 2024

Madison Square Garden has confirmed CM Punk’s return to WWE action for December 26 as part of the traditional holiday tour. This mirrors his previous year’s appearance, where he faced Dominik Mysterio in his first bout after returning at Survivor Series.

The announcement comes after Punk’s hiatus following his victory over Drew McIntyre at Bad Blood. Their rivalry, which included bouts at SummerSlam and Bash in Berlin, concluded inside Hell in a Cell, after which Punk took time off to contemplate his future.

Since his WWE return last November, Punk’s journey has included a triceps injury at the 2024 Royal Rumble, sidelining him for nearly eight months before his recent series with McIntyre.