CM Punk’s Raw Attack on Drew McIntyre Points to Potential Strap Match, Says Bully Ray

One big thing: CM Punk’s brutal belt attack on Drew McIntyre hints at future stipulation match

Bully Ray predicts a Strap Match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre following Monday’s “WWE Raw” segment.

• Punk viciously attacked McIntyre with a belt on “Raw”
• McIntyre later shared images of his injuries on social media
• Bully Ray discussed the segment on “Busted Open Radio

Why it matters

This escalation in the Punk-McIntyre feud suggests WWE is building towards a high-stakes stipulation match, potentially at the upcoming Bash in Berlin event.

By the numbers

• McIntyre is 1-0 against Punk in their current feud
• McIntyre lost his last Strap Match against Karrion Kross at Extreme Rules 2022
• Punk won his only WWE Strap Match against Umaga at Extreme Rules 2009

What they’re saying

Bully Ray on “Busted Open Radio”:
• “In my opinion, we’re gonna see a Strap Match.”
• “I’m a big believer in, ‘If you’re gonna do it, you gotta do it.’ There’s no going half-assed on this, and Punk did [not].”

Nic Nemeth (former WWE star Dolph Ziggler) agreed with Bully Ray’s assessment, noting that McIntyre introducing the belt first was a “nice touch.”

What’s next

WWE Bash in Berlin is scheduled for August 31, providing a potential stage for the next chapter in the Punk-McIntyre rivalry.

How do you think a Strap Match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre would play out? Leave your predictions in the comments below!