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Report reveals another key part of WWE’s big Raw Chicago plan (Possible SPOILER)

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What happened?

A new report says WWE is planning a significant Raw in Chicago, with CM Punk’s possible return being discussed as part of the speculation around the July 6 show. Fightful Select’s WrestleVotes Radio reported that multiple sources described Punk’s recent absence as a matter of creative discussions, not backstage heat or a deeper issue with WWE.

Key Takeaways

CM Punk has not appeared since the Raw after WrestleMania, according to the report.
SmackDown spoilers reportedly point to a major match being set up for the July 6 Raw in Chicago.
The report says sources told Fightful and WrestleVotes that Punk and WWE were working through creative.
Those sources reportedly denied that Punk’s absence was due to backstage heat or major problems.
The story remains framed as a possible spoiler and should not be treated as confirmed beyond what was reported.

AI Timeline

After WrestleMania

CM Punk made his last referenced WWE appearance on Raw.

Recent speculation

Questions grew about whether Punk’s absence was connected to issues with WWE.

SmackDown spoilers

Spoilers for Friday’s SmackDown reportedly indicated a big match for the July 6 Raw in Chicago.

July 2 report

WrestleVotes Radio and Fightful Select reported that sources said Punk and WWE were working through creative, not dealing with backstage heat.

July 6 Raw

Chicago’s Raw is being positioned as the likely setting for major developments, potentially involving Punk.

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Report reveals another key part of WWE’s big Raw Chicago plan (Possible SPOILER)

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 27: Cody Rhodes and CM Punk speak during WWE Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on January 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by WWE/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just yesterday, Geno mused about what WWE was up to for Monday’s Raw in Chicago. The spoilers for this Friday’s SmackDown tell us there will be a BIG match on the July 6 show, and it’s the logical place for CM Punk to make his first appearance since the Raw After WrestleMania — unless there’s something to the speculation about issues between Punk and WWE, that is. But despite a recent report that there were at least minor or routine issues between the Best in the World and his employers, on Fightful Select’s WrestleVotes Radio today (July 2) it was said multiple sources told both Votes and Fightful that Punk and WWE were just working through creative. Those sources also told the outlets Punk’s absence wasn’t because of “backstage heat” or any deeper problems. Votes also heard from a source at

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