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CM Punk Reportedly Pushing for WWE Return on Raw, SmackDown Roster Details Emerge; WWE Unhappy with SmackDown Episode Leaks

CM Punk is reportedly pushing for a return to WWE programming, potentially targeting the July 6 episode of Raw in Chicago, with plans for him to join the SmackDown roster. Meanwhile, WWE expressed internal unhappiness following the complete leak of this week's SmackDown episode taped in London.

Hamza AwanBy Hamza AwanFounder & Editor
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Should his return materialize, Punk is slated to become a permanent fixture on the SmackDown roster moving forward. Online speculation had suggested potential issues between Punk and WWE during his time away, but multiple reports have worked to temper those rumors.

Punk would be "back in no time, right back on top of the card," and that his absence was a case of "rest for that guy that has been going, outside of injury, for three straight years."

Another report also indicated that Punk would be back on television "relatively soon." While the relationship between Punk and WWE is not as strained as some have theorized, it would be inaccurate to state that there are no disagreements at all between the two parties. No specific details regarding any such disagreements have been provided.

With SummerSlam scheduled for August 1 and 2, which stands as one of WWE's premier annual events, it is widely anticipated that Punk would be back in time for the major show.

WWE Expresses Displeasure Over SmackDown Episode Leak

This week's episode of SmackDown, which was taped on Tuesday night at the O2 Arena in London, saw full footage of the show leak online shortly after its recording. This incident goes beyond typical match spoilers and reportedly caused "internal unhappiness" within WWE.

The leaked footage represents a significant departure from routine spoilers usually circulating after tapings. SmackDown is set to air in its regular time slot on USA Network in the United States on Friday night, despite the comprehensive leak of the entire episode. Featured names

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  • Mike Johnson
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I'm Hamza Awan, founder of The Final Bell. I cover WWE with verified reporting, fan polls, and analysis written for people who actually watch the shows — not for algorithms. More about Hamza

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