CM Punk Spotted Backstage At WWE NXT Live Event In Tampa

CM Punk made an unannounced appearance backstage at WWEโ€™s NXT live event in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, July 19. The former world champion was reportedly in town for other commitments and used the opportunity to check in on WWEโ€™s developmental brand. Click here for full results.

According to Cory Hays of PWNexus and BodySlam.net, Punk had been in Tampa the previous evening to provide commentary for a Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) show. Rather than immediately return home, Punk opted to visit NXT talent and staff the following night.

โ€œCM Punk was backstage at tonightโ€™s NXT live event in Tampa,โ€ Hays reported on Twitter. โ€œHe was in town after doing commentary on the Cage Fury Fighting Championship (CFFC) show on Friday night and decided to stay in town and check out the NXT show.โ€

This isnโ€™t Punkโ€™s first engagement with NXT since returning to WWE in November 2023. Heโ€™s appeared multiple times on the brandโ€™s weekly programming and has earned praise from up-and-coming superstars for his mentorship and behind-the-scenes contributions at the WWE Performance Center.

While Punk continues to make an impact behind the curtain, his in-ring focus remains crystal clear. He is set to challenge GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming SummerSlam premium live event, taking place over two nightsโ€”August 2nd and 3rd.

Keep it locked to PWMania.com for more updates on CM Punk, NXT developments, and SummerSlam build-up.