Top WWE star CM Punk made headlines during the WWE Night of Champions Kickoff Show this past Friday in Saudi Arabia, where he issued a public apology for controversial remarks he made about The Miz back in 2019.
Punk specifically addressed a fan in the front row and extended his apology to the people of Saudi Arabia. The moment sparked speculation online, with some fans questioning whether the individual in the crowd was a plant to set up Punk’s statement. However, according to Fightful Select, while some suspected the segment may have been staged, WWE staff have not confirmed whether the fan was legitimate or scripted.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque addressed Punk’s comments during the Night of Champions post-show, expressing pride in Punk for his apology and personal growth.
Punk headlined the premium live event, taking on Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena in a highly anticipated bout. Punk ultimately lost the match due to interference from multiple top WWE Superstars, including Seth “Freakin” Rollins, the 2025 Men’s Money in the Bank winner.
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for more on CM Punk and fallout from Night of Champions.
