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CM Punk Not in Concussion Protocol After Raw Title Defense

The champion resumed New York media appearances after a bruising main event that included outside interference.

Overview

  • CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship by pinfall over Bron Breakker in the Jan. 5 Raw main event at Barclays Center.
  • PWInsider reported Punk is not in concussion protocol following fan concern, after an earlier note from Bryan Alvarez that an unnamed Raw performer was in the protocol.
  • Both Punk and Breakker took alarming bumps during the match, including a suicide dive and a Frankensteiner, with no serious injuries reported.
  • Punk told Fox 5 New York he "survived" the bout and brushed off a visibly bruised ear while promoting the film Night Patrol with hosts Rosanna Scotto and Hank Azaria.
  • The match featured interference from Paul Heyman and The Vision, and outlets have suggested the feud could continue with a possible Breakker rematch.