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CM Punk Explains Why He Took Time Away From WWE After WrestleMania

Now, the Undisputed WWE Champion has finally revealed what was really going on. Speaking with ESPN New York, Punk explained that his time away had nothing to do with an injury or surgery—something he admitted was...

CM Punk Explains Why He Took Time Away From WWE After WrestleMania

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Now, the Undisputed WWE Champion has finally revealed what was really going on.

Speaking with ESPN New York, Punk explained that his time away had nothing to do with an injury or surgery—something he admitted was...

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Now, the Undisputed WWE Champion has finally revealed what was really going on. Speaking with ESPN New York, Punk explained that his time away had nothing to do with an injury or surgery—something he admitted was...

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