CM Punk WWE NXT Appearance Update

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Shawn Michaels has teased a “major role” for CM Punk in the upcoming debut of WWE NXT on The CW on October 1.

In speaking to Iridian Fierro for WGN Radio, Shawn Michaels was asked what role CM Punk would be playing in the upcoming NXT debut on CW from Chicago.

While HBK couldn’t reveal details, he did tease that not only was Punk going to be in attendance, but he would also be playing a ‘major role’.

Shawn Michaels said:

“Can’t let the cat out of the bag on that right now. So, he’s going to be there. He’s going to be playing a major role, obviously, for us, and again, as I said. Certainly, other surprises are sure to come.”

Michaels continued:

“The NXT Universe, as they say, are very excited to be coming to Chicago. Here in Orlando, our talent, we absolutely love our home base here and our arena, but getting out on the road is a really big event for us and for our talent, so they’re excited to come.

“Perform in front of, again, not just saying that, one of the greatest crowds that everybody around the world knows about, that’s Chicago there at the Allstate Arena. Absolutely one of the best crowds to perform in front of, and our NXT Superstars are extremely excited about getting to do just that.”

WWE NXT is headed on the road for the first two editions of the show as it transitions from USA Network to The CW.

NXT will travel to Allstate Arena in Chicago on Tuesday, October 1 featuring CM Punk and the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Tuesday, October 8 featuring Randy Orton.

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