It has been confirmed by IMPACT Wrestling star Jordynne Grace and by WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton, who is working as a producer for tonight’s “Spring Slugfest” TV tapings, that CM Punk is backstage at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, IL.
We had reported earlier that CM Punk and Mercedes Mone’ were reportedly backstage at tonight’s tapings.
Fightful Select noted in their report that Punk was welcomed there and brought through by security, even by numerous fans.
Punk had visited backstage at last Monday’s WWE Raw, which took place at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. He was then eventually asked to leave by security.
Punk’s backstage appearances come as there is much speculation that AEW is debuting a new two-hour show on Saturday’s this June with Punk set to be the main star. It has also been said that the first show could take place at the United Center in Chicago.
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Below is our original report from earlier on Saturday.
According to PWInsider, CM Punk and Mercedes Mone’ are is backstage at tonight’s IMPACT Wrestling television tapings at at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, IL.
There is no word as to the reason why Punk is backstage, other than the tapings are in his hometown and he could be visiting friends.
Mone’ was at Friday night’s tapings in the crowd and backstage to support her longtime friend and former WWE tag team partner, Trinity Fatu who made her debut during those tapings. Fatu is making her in-ring debut for IMPACT Wrestling at tonight’s tapings, in a match against KiLynn King.