Update On CM Punk's WWE In-Ring Status Following Money In The Bank

CM Punk showed up at the Money In The Bank PLE last night, getting physical as he attacked Drew McIntyre to once again cost him the World Heavyweight Championship. Following the show, he was asked about his in-ring status and when he will be cleared to compete at the post-show press conference.

“Umm… I like to keep people in suspense. I will say that I feel great and I’m ready to go, and there are things in place to protect me against myself. And that I maybe wish were in place ten years ago, but we don’t need to talk about the past. 

“Great personnel, great facilities, and I’m busting my ass to get back. If I could steal what John [Cena] was talking about, the fans. ‘Cause whether you think he’s more or less polarizing than me, or you hate me or love me, like I’m coming back to enjoy all of these moments that were robbed from me when I got injured. And sh*t happens, it’s a contact sport. It stinks, but I’ve been working very, very hard to rush the rehab and come back. And everybody behind me has supported it, but they’ve also been like, ‘We’re not in a hurry.’ I love that.”

In many ways, this is similar to the answer given by Punk at the Clash At The Castle post-show press conference - his return looks to be happening soon, but we still don’t know when. Previous reports noted that WWE were tentatively planning a comeback by SummerSlam.

H/T WrestleZone