WWE Champion CM Punk has recently been a focal point of concern after missing episodes of WWE Raw due to health reasons. According to reports from WWE, Punk was not medically cleared to appear on the red brand following Survivor Series: WarGames, where he endured one of the toughest matches of his current run. WWE confirmed that his absence is due to injury‑related medical caution, though the company has not disclosed specific details about the nature or severity of the injury that caused him to be sidelined.
The announcement came after fans and analysts noticed Punk’s absence from recent Raw programming. He had been anticipated to address the fallout from WarGames, but WWE chose to hold him back for health and recovery reasons. As of early December 2025, WWE’s official stance was that Punk’s condition warranted more time away from in‑ring competition as part of his recovery process. �
Earlier in his return run, Punk competed on WWE Raw and put on a strong performance to kick off 2026, notably against Bron Breakker, showing that despite concerns surrounding his health, he remains one of the top performers on the roster when active.
At this time, no specific timeline has been given for Punk’s return to regular WWE programming. The company has been cautious in managing his health status to ensure he recovers sufficiently before returning to the ring.
