CM Punk Makes Successful In-Ring Return At MSG – At Madison Square Garden, the WWE Holiday Live Tour hit a high note as CM Punk made an electrifying return to the ring, captivating the audience with his showdown against Dominik Mysterio.
In a highly anticipated match, CM Punk brought the crowd to its feet, securing a resounding victory over Dominik Mysterio with his signature GTS finisher.
The Garden was alive with excitement as Punk showcased his prowess, marking his first win since his WWE return at Survivor Series 2023. As seen below, after the win Punk asked for the microphone and addressed the fired up crowd in NYC.
“Yeet! That was for my boy Uso back there,” Punk began. “This was for all of you. I’ll be honest, there’s a little bit, a little part of me, that came here for me, but you guys are the high tide that raises all ships. You have carried me throughout my career to my greatest moments. This is one of them. I want you to look to your left, look to your right, look behind you, say hello to your nieghbors. Shake hands. We are all in this together. When I wake up in the morning and someone asks me how my day is, I say, ‘Hey, I woke up this morning.’ Everything else after that, I’m forunate for. Every day I’m in the ring in front of all of you, I’m fortunate for.”
Punk continued, “I came back here to finish what I started. It starts tonight in the World’s Most Famous Arena in front of you, the greatest fans on earth. I know I have stiff competition, but I’m here to finish what I started. When I win the Royal Rumble and go on to main event WrestleMania, ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to let you know that isn’t me finishing my story. That’s just me getting started.”
Here’s a rundown of the event’s matches, courtesy of Justin Barrasso of SI.com:
- Becky Lynch claimed victory over Zoey Stark, executing a Manhandle Slam for the pin.
- Kofi Kingston secured a win against Ludwig Kaiser, nailing a picture-perfect Trouble in Paradise.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance retained the Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag-Team Championships against Chelsea Green & Piper Niven.
- Drew McIntyre delivered a fiery promo on the big screen, vowing to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at WWE Day 1.
- Omos, with MVP by his side, dominated R-Truth in a swift squash match.
- Rhea Ripley defended her WWE Women’s World Championship, triumphing over Shayna Baszler and Ivy Nile in a triple-threat match.
- Damian Priest & Finn Balor retained their Undisputed WWE Tag-Team Championships against Sami Zayn & Jey Uso in a thrilling contest.
- CM Punk def. Dominik Mysterio via his GTS finisher for the pin fall victory.
- Ricochet bested Bronson Reed in a rapid-fire singles bout.
- Cody Rhodes emerged victorious against Shinsuke Nakamura in a Bullrope Match.
CM Punk has returned to Madison Square Garden pic.twitter.com/cCIG1BJmrV
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
Right from his entrance, Dom Mysterio made the most of every moment as CM Punk’s opponent pic.twitter.com/bkD3SJYuBV
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
CM Punk and Dom Mysterio square off at Madison Square Garden pic.twitter.com/scvXcOML5j
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
This was clearly a point of pride for Dom Mysterio, who wrestled an outstanding match – playing the villain to perfection – against CM Punk pic.twitter.com/RP3Xozwlnl
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
Again, it is hard to believe that CM Punk is back wrestling in a WWE ring pic.twitter.com/LuRo8Fo7YT
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
He still got it.
CM Punk vs Dominick Mysterio #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/snvuBKOixR
— Abigail Ekue (@abigailwrites) December 27, 2023
CM Punk defeats Dom Mysterio. #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/3d7M76QSsT
— Justin J. Lopez (@stellar_jl319) December 27, 2023
CM Punk hits the GTS on Dom Mysterio pic.twitter.com/PCZqyzVLnQ
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
Punk… wants the mic pic.twitter.com/tuKDxJ2eTw
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
Punk gets the mic pic.twitter.com/CrxACK5p2f
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) December 27, 2023
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CM Punk Makes Successful In-Ring Return At MSG
