Steve Carrier on December 8, 2025
CM Punk won’t be on Monday Night RAW tonight—and now we know why.
According to PWInsider, Punk is currently unavailable because he’s busy filming his next movie role. The former WWE Champion is on the set of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy The Bodyguard, where he’s been cast in the role of “Doghouse”—a physically intimidating member of the security detail, known for his loyalty and humor.
So no, this isn’t a last-minute swerve or a WWE creative decision. Punk simply isn’t in Kansas City for the December 8, 2025 RAW taping at all.
His absence comes just five days before Saturday Night’s Main Event, where John Cena is set to wrestle his final match against GUNTHER. Punk had been involved in segments with both men in recent weeks, so many fans assumed he’d have a role in tonight’s go-home show. Instead, he’s playing bodyguard on a movie set while Cena’s farewell builds without him.
Confirmed for WWE RAW lineup for tonight:
- GUNTHER addresses the WWE Universe
- WWE World Tag Team Championship: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. The War Raiders
- Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor
- Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer appears live
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez
WWE RAW airs live tonight at 8 PM ET on Netflix, as WWE enters the final stretch before Cena’s farewell clash. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub.
Do you think Punk missing RAW to film a rom-com is a missed opportunity—or the right move for his long-term career? Sound off in the comments below.
December 8, 2025 1:58 pm
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