Booker T and CM Punk Almost Had an Altercation at WWE NXT Taping
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The wrestling world buzzed this week as reports surfaced of a potential altercation between WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and CM Punk during a WWE NXT taping. The incident, revealed by Booker T on his Hall of Fame podcast, added an unexpected layer of drama.
CM Punk’s surprise appearance at the March 12, 2024, edition of NXT caught many off guard, as Punk opted for a low-key approach compared to his previous visits. Despite maintaining a low profile backstage, Punk’s presence didn’t go unnoticed.
Booker T, who recently recovered from health issues, was at the NXT taping to provide commentary alongside Vic Joseph. During this time, the alleged altercation between Booker T and CM Punk nearly occurred.
Reflecting on the incident, Booker T hinted at the tension between him and Punk; he stated, “I almost had a little run-in with CM Punk. The internet might want to pick that up. Me and CM Punk almost got into it at ‘NXT’ this week… We’ll talk about it later, because they’re going to pick it up and run with it.”
Punk, currently recovering from a torn triceps injury, is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to WWE television on the March 25th edition of RAW, scheduled to take place in his hometown of Chicago.
Details on CM Punk’s presence backstage at WWE NXT
The wrestling world was sent into a frenzy as photos emerged online showcasing CM Punk’s surprise backstage visit to this week’s WWE NXT show at the Performance Center. Punk’s presence in the crowd during the episode was visible to viewers.
According to reports from Fightful Select behind paywall, CM Punk maintained a notably lower profile during his backstage visit than in his previous appearances at NXT. This quiet approach surprised many people in NXT, as they didn’t realize Punk was there until they saw photos online.
CM Punk was backstage at this week's #WWENXT, but kept a much lower profile than previous visits.
Many within NXT were not aware of his presence until photos began making the rounds.
More backstage notes from this week's show now available for @FightfulSelect subscribers. pic.twitter.com/ewETnR2kdh— Corey Brennan Of Fightful.com (@CoreyBrennanFF) March 14, 2024
The revelation of Punk’s backstage visit surprised fans and insiders alike, as there had been no prior reports of his appearance.
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