WWE confirms New York appearance as return rumors continue
Summary
– CM Punk has been announced for FanaticsFest on July 19 at the Javits Center in New York City
– Punk has not appeared on WWE television since the RAW after WrestleMania 42
– Rumors suggest his WWE return could happen before or around the July 6 RAW in Rosemont
CM Punk is officially scheduled for a public appearance while fans continue waiting for his WWE television return.
WWE announced during SmackDown that Punk will appear at FanaticsFest on July 19 at the Javits Center in New York City. Tickets for the event are already on sale.
The announcement comes during Punk’s current absence from WWE programming. He has not been seen on television since the RAW after WrestleMania 42.
That night, Punk lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns. He also had a moment with Cody Rhodes that teased a possible future match between the two.
Since then, WWE has kept Punk off television, only adding to speculation about when he will return.
A report suggests Punk could be back before or on the July 6 episode of RAW at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. That date hasn’t been confirmed, but it would make sense given SummerSlam is approaching.
Punk is also reportedly expected to have a significant role at SummerSlam. That could mean WWE is preparing to bring him back into a major storyline soon.
For now, the only confirmed date is his FanaticsFest appearance on July 19. Still, the announcement’s timing gives fans another reason to watch closely.
With RAW heading to the Chicago area and SummerSlam plans reportedly in motion, Punk’s WWE return may not be far away.
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— Fanatics Fest (@FanaticsFest) June 11, 2025
