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CM Punk Addresses Surprise NXT Match in Petersburg

August 16, 2026

CM Punk walked out of Saturday night’s NXT live event feeling damn good about the whole thing. After unexpectedly wrestling in Petersburg, Virginia, the Undisputed WWE Champion hit his Instagram Stories to thank the crowd, the NXT office and the talent for letting him jump into the mix. Punk made it clear the night meant ... Read more

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