CM Punk’s role for the October 1 episode of WWE NXT has been officially revealed. Set to air from Chicago, this episode also marks the show’s premiere on the CW Network. While Punk's appearance was previously speculated to appear, the specifics of his involvement remained unknown until now.
It has been announced that Punk will take on the role of special guest referee for the main event of the evening. He is expected to make the announcement during tonight's NXT episode as it is set to make its CW debut in his hometown of Chicago.
CM Punk will serve as a special guest referee in NXT
CM Punk is one of the top names in WWE and has been enjoying extensive focus in his feud with Drew McIntyre. Amid his ongoing feud, the Chicago native is set to serve as a special guest referee in NXT as the brand debuts CW.
On the September 17 episode of WWE NXT, CM Punk made an appearance and hinted that he had something in mind for his upcoming role. However, before he could fully reveal his plans, Roxanne Perez interrupted the segment, leaving fans in suspense. Later in the show, NXT Champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams faced off during a contract signing for their highly anticipated title match set for October 1.
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