CM Punk announced a triceps injury on "WWE Raw," prompting reactions from wrestlers Tommy Dreamer and Thunder Rosa, who praised Punk's impassioned promo and handling of the announcement. Dreamer believed Punk tore his triceps during the Royal Rumble match, while Rosa commended Punk for evoking empathy by referencing struggles beyond wrestling injuries.
CM Punk's return promo on WWE Raw received mixed reactions from fans. ECW legend Tommy Dreamer criticized Punk's line about making money instead of friends, suggesting that Punk should have used a famous line from "They Live" and expressed his intention to enter the Royal Rumble. Bully Ray also felt that Punk's promo lacked passion compared to his first promo with AEW and seemed forced.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins will face Bron Breakker in a title match on next week's "WWE NXT." Tommy Dreamer praised the storyline and the performances of both men, calling it one of the biggest matches in NXT history. Dreamer also expressed optimism about the future of NXT, saying he enjoyed the recent changes and crossovers with the main roster.
Evan Husney, co-creator of "Dark Side of the Ring," has spoken about the reaction to the show's third season episode on the "Plane Ride From Hell" in an appearance on "ComicBook Nation." Husney stated that he and the team weren't looking to put over or bury anyone, but were merely telling the story of the events. He also noted that the wrestling community can have a binary view of how wrestling is portrayed in media and documentary form.