While WWE Bad Blood 2024 had some memorable moments, nothing was better than the opening match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre.
After 10 months of build, Punk and McIntyre ended their feud in one of the greatest Hell in a Cell matches in wrestling history.
The duo battered and bruised each other with everything they could get their hands on, reminding everyone how brutal these matches could be.
In the end, Punk came out on top. However, it may have come at a cost.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 5: CM Punk in ring portrait during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Punk opened the follow-up episode of Monday Night Raw, addressing his fans, his peers, and his haters for making him the man he is today.
Punk also revealed that he will be taking a break from WWE to spend time with his family.
“I’m gonna go home,” Punk said. “I haven’t seen my wife in about five weeks. I got a lot of flowers to buy.”
“I appreciate you all. I’d like to say I’ll see you soon, but I just don’t know, thank you.”
Punk was then interrupted by Seth “Freaking” Rollins, adding further fuel to their feud that has been simmering over the past year.
Later, WWE shared a clip on Instagram of Punk leaving the stage, having difficulty walking due to the aftermath of his brutal match.
“Heal up [CM Punk], and we’ll see you back real soon,” the caption read.
As anyone who saw the match can tell you, Rollins and McIntyre more than deserve a break from the squared circle. They left it all in the ring as they brought one of the best current feuds in wrestling to an end.
Punk was left covered in blood and was barely able to squeak out the victory in the end.
On the other side of the ring, McIntyre was busted up when he was hit with a metal toolbox, leading to the Scottish Psychopath getting 16 staples in his head.
The match was an instant classic, and it is largely because of the commitment and masterful storytelling both superstars have shown throughout the feud. What was once two men fighting over a friendship bracelet became one of the most compelling stories in the modern WWE.
There’s no telling what’s next for McIntyre and Punk, and it’s likely that fans won’t see them for the rest of the year. Hopefully, they’ll both be able to make memorable returns in time for the Royal Rumble in 2025.
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