CM Punk Reacts to Hell in a Cell Match Announcement for WWE Bad Blood

The September 9 edition of Monday Night RAW signalled that the feud between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre is far from over, setting up a decisive final encounter that garnered a reaction from Punk, who was absent from the show.

The show opened with Drew McIntyre addressing his vicious attack on CM Punk the previous week, an assault that landed Punk in the hospital and saw McIntyre destroy Punk’s cherished bracelet. Smirking at the crowd’s cheers for Punk, McIntyre relished in his role as the aggressor, claiming Punk had robbed him of multiple title opportunities and had no right to pursue the World Championship.

McIntyre then turned his ire toward commentator Wade Barrett, expressing disappointment in Barrett’s interference during his attack on Punk. However, before McIntyre could continue, RAW General Manager Adam Pearce appeared, denouncing McIntyre’s actions. Pearce revealed that he had spoken with CM Punk earlier that day, who made it clear that he wasn’t finished with McIntyre.

To settle the score once and for all, Pearce announced that the two would face off one final time at WWE Bad Blood, inside the dreaded Hell in a Cell. CM Punk took to his Instagram stories to drop a photo of himself covered in blood using the music “Hell Awaits” possibly hinting that he is ready to battle McIntyre inside the demonic structure.

The announcement left McIntyre visibly shocked, while CM Punk seemed ready to go and will be in attendance on RAW next week to address the upcoming showdown. This announcement has set the stage for what promises to be an intense and potentially career-defining match that would culminate the rivalry between Punk and McIntyre after months.

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