# CM Punk WWE activities and appearances

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cm-punk-wwe-activities-and-appearances
> Updated: 2026-11-08T03:17:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following the Money in the Bank event, CM Punk appeared on WWE SmackDown where he engaged in a staredown with Kevin Owens and expressed dissatisfaction with General Manager Nick Aldis. During this period, reports circulated regarding a potential rematch between Punk and Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 43, though these plans remained unconfirmed.

Later, following the Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Punk shared updates via social media. Although he did not compete at the event, he commented on the new World Tag Team Champions, Penta and Je'von Evans. His recent television activity included a No Holds Barred match against Kevin Owens on SmackDown and a match against Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: CM Punk shares updates following Crown Jewel 2026

WWE star CM Punk shared updates regarding an airport delay and reacted to the new World Tag Team Champions crowned at Crown Jewel.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cm-punk-shares-updates-following-crown-jewel-2026

### 2026-10-16: CM Punk makes appearance on WWE SmackDown following Money in the Bank

CM Punk appeared on WWE SmackDown following his loss at Money in the Bank, sharing a cryptic Star Wars-themed social media post amid rumors of a potential WrestleMania 43 rematch with Cody Rhodes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cm-punk-makes-appearance-on-wwe-smackdown-following-money-in-the-bank

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