CM Punk mirrored on a memorable night time after moving into the ring at Saturday’s WWE NXT dwell occasion.
Punk teamed with Myles Borne and Tavion Heights to defeat The Self-importance Venture in the principle occasion on the VSU Multipurpose Middle in Petersburg, Virginia.
He additionally had a memorable second with Myka Lockwood, the place the 2 did the double biceps pose to one another earlier than Lockwood finally hit Punk with a large powerbomb (see movies beneath).
Following the present, Punk took to his Instagram Tales to thank the followers who attended the occasion.
“Thanks to all of the followers who got here out tonight,” Punk wrote. “You had been BEAUTS. Superb vitality. Thanks Petersburg VA!”
Punk additionally provided a particular message of appreciation to the NXT roster and crew.
“Particular thanks to all NXT expertise and crew,” he continued. “My coronary heart is so full. I like this. I’m so grateful, and appreciative of everybody’s onerous work. What a life!”
The previous WWE Champion additionally posed for a bunch selfie within the ring with members of the NXT roster following the August 15 dwell occasion (see beneath).
CM Punk is scheduled to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship in opposition to Kevin Owens in the principle occasion of the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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CM Punk teamed up tonight with Myles Borne and Tavion Heights in opposition to The Self-importance Venture in Punk’s first match in NXT since 2012! #NXTPetersburg 🔥
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— Teffo (@Teffo_01) August 16, 2026
CM Punk clips from #NXTPetersburg hugging with Tavion Heights and Myles Borne ❤️ and punching Self-importance Venture’s Brad Baylor 😂
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— Teffo (@Teffo_01) August 16, 2026
