WWE had to make significant changes to its plans coming out of the Royal Rumble PLE on Saturday night due to CM Punk going down with a torn triceps injury.
Original plans
This nixed his match at WrestleMania 40 in Philly, which was believed to be against the World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
Now, WWE will have to find a new opponent for Rollins, something that is expected to be determined at next month’s Elimination Chamber PLE, with the two front runners being Drew McIntyre and Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER.
The latest
While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted McIntyre has still not signed a new deal with WWE, with his current contract set to expire after WrestleMania.
On Monday’s Raw, after a promo segment, McIntyre laid out Punk, setting up a future feud when Punk returns.
“And Drew McIntyre is not under contract until through past April. And that’s that has not changed.”
Meltzer added, “And I was surprised that they don’t have McIntyre under contract for his [Punk]return. So it was great promo work. He could be staying, you know. I mean, there’s not, it’s not like it’s a given that he’s gone, just that he has not signed.”
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