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CM Punk interferes in WWE Clash at the Castle main event

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June 15, 2024

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CM Punk interferes in WWE Clash at the Castle main event

Interference by CM Punk prevented Drew McIntyre from winning the World Heavyweight Championship in his home country.

In the main event of WWE Clash at the Castle, McIntyre challenged Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight title. The Scottish crowd was hoping to see a McIntyre victory, but Punk stopped that from happening. After a referee bump, McIntyre dropped Priest with a Claymore. He went for the cover, but there was no referee to count the pin.

Someone then slid into the ring wearing a referee shirt. When they stopped counting before three, it was revealed to be Punk. McIntyre went after him, but Punk gave McIntyre a low blow. That led to Priest hitting the South of Heaven chokeslam, and the referee woke up in time to count the pin. The commentary team said Priest did not see Punk get involved.

To explain how Punk was able to get the referee stripes, WWE shared video of him watching the match backstage and asking referee Jessika Carr if she had an extra shirt.

Punk has been out for revenge since — in storyline — McIntyre caused his torn triceps in the Royal Rumble and attacked him on Raw after the event. On social media, he has relentlessly mocked Punk’s injury.

Punk also cost McIntyre the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40.

At the post-Clash at the Castle press conference, Punk said he’s hoping that he’ll be medically cleared to return this week. He won’t be at Raw on Monday because he’s going to see the doctor about getting cleared. Punk wants to be cleared in time for SmackDown in Chicago this coming Friday (June 21).

Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship now looks to be set for SummerSlam this August. Gunther earned the title shot by winning WWE’s King of the Ring tournament.