Drew McIntyre Takes Aim at CM Punk’s New Shirt, References Colt Cabana

One big thing: Drew McIntyre throws shade at CM Punk’s merchandise

Drew McIntyre has taken a shot at CM Punk’s new shirt, which reads “Clobber McIntyre Punk” on the back, by referencing Punk’s former friend Colt Cabana.

• McIntyre tweeted: “I ain’t ever had to put another man’s name on a shirt to sell it”
• He added: “Aging as well as ‘hey Colt Cabana how you doing?'”
• This comes after CM Punk was medically cleared to compete and set to face McIntyre at SummerSlam

Why it matters

This social media jab intensifies the rivalry between McIntyre and Punk ahead of their SummerSlam match, adding personal elements to their feud.

The backstory

• CM Punk announced his medical clearance on the July 22 edition of WWE Raw
• Adam Pearce set up the Punk vs. McIntyre match for SummerSlam
• Seth Rollins was named as the special guest referee for the bout

The bigger picture

McIntyre’s reference to Colt Cabana digs into CM Punk’s past controversies, potentially reigniting old tensions and adding layers to their on-screen rivalry.

By the numbers

• SummerSlam is scheduled for August 3, 2024
• This will be CM Punk’s first major WWE pay-per-view match since his return

What’s next

As SummerSlam approaches, fans can expect more heated exchanges between McIntyre and Punk, both in the ring and on social media.

What do you think about Drew McIntyre’s comment on CM Punk’s shirt? Do you believe bringing up Colt Cabana was a fair move? Share your thoughts in the comments below.