WWE News: WWE acknowledges CM Punk in 25 Greatest Moments of RAW list

What’s the story?

The WWE has acknowledged CM Punk in its recently released list of RAW’s 25 Greatest Moments.

Ahead of RAW 25, the WWE mentioning Punk on an important list as such, has, in turn, got the professional wrestling community abuzz regarding speculation of the longstanding issues between him and the WWE potentially being in the past.

In case you didn’t know…

CM Punk performed in several notable professional wrestling promotions over the course of his career but rose to prominence in the WWE. However, in early-2014, Punk parted ways with the WWE.

In the months that followed, Punk levied serious allegations against the WWE, accusing the company of forcing him to work while injured and having suffered multiple concussions, nevertheless, none of the allegations were proven in court.

The heart of the matter

While CM Punk moved on to other avenues, including comic book writing and competing in the sport of MMA, the former WWE Champion asserted that he’ll never return to the sport of professional wrestling again.

On the other hand, the WWE bosses, including Vince McMahon have since tried to mend fences with Punk, but to no avail. Resultantly, references to Punk on WWE’s television programming are minimal at best.

Considering that the WWE has seemingly broken its aforementioned rule of thumb regarding Punk references, ahead of RAW’s 25th-anniversary episode that will take place later this month. The WWE has released a comprehensive list of RAW’s 25 Greatest Moments Ever, including CM Punk’s infamous ‘Pipebomb Promo’ at number-2—

25. Mae Young put through a table (March 13, 2000) 24. X-Pac upsets Razor Ramon (May 17, 1993) 23. Vince McMahon introduces Eric Bischoff as RAW GM (July 15, 2002) 22. Shane McMahon takes over WCW Nitro (March 26, 2001) 21. Mike Tyson faces off with ‘Stone Cold’ (January 19, 1998) 20. This is your life, Rock! (September 27, 1999) 19. Wedding Crashing ‘Game’ (November 29, 1999), 18. Festival of Friendship (February 13, 2017) 17. Edge’s farewell (April 11, 2011) 16. Silence is golden (February 21, 2011) 15. Bedpan McMahon (October 5, 1998) 14. Shane O’Mac is back! (February 25, 2016) 13. The Charismatic Swanton Bomb (January 14, 2008) 12. DX invade WCW (April 27, 1998) 11. Brock Lesnar returns (April 2, 2012) 10. Draft Lottery (June 6, 2005) 9. Mankind wins it for WWE (January 4, 1999) 8. Women’s Evolution Begins (December 6, 2004) 7. The Architect destroys The Shield (June 2, 2014) 6. It’s Roman’s yard now (April 3, 2017) 5. The Rattlesnake stuns Mr. McMahon (September 22, 1997) 4. Chris Jericho’s WWE debut (August 9, 1999) 3. Occupy RAW (March 10, 2014) 2. CM Punk’s Pipebomb promo (June 27, 2011) 1. Austin’s Beer Truck (March 22, 1999).

What’s next?

The 25th anniversary edition of RAW airs on January 22nd—further details on which can be read right HERE.

On the other hand, CM Punk is presently training for his next MMA fight in the UFC.

Author’s take

Monday Night RAW has given fans the world over several memorable moments since its inception in 1993.

Besides, if Bret Hart could stage a WWE return after the Montreal Screwjob, perhaps CM Punk could let bygones be bygones. Well, the Royal Rumble is known for surprise returns, right? Could we hear ‘Cult of Personality’ at the ‘Rumble later this month? Time will tell.