CM Punk is making his presence known in Italy ahead of this weeks WWE SmackDownand hes not alone. The former WWE Champion was seen hanging out with WWE Womens Champion Tiffany Stratton and former Judgment Day powerhouse Damian Priest.
The trio is overseas for this Fridays SmackDown taping in Bologna, and fans are already speculating what kind of chaos might go down with all three in the same place. Punk is scheduled for a tense face-to-face segment with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins after The Tribal Chief laid both men out a few weeks ago on RAW.
Damian Priest, meanwhile, has been throwing hands with Drew McIntyrea rivalry CM Punk knows all too well. And then theres Tiffany Stratton, who has Charlotte Flair locked in her crosshairs as they gear up for a showdown at WrestleMania 41.
Damian Priest took to Instagram to post a selfie of the trio, showing off some serious chemistry between the three Superstars ahead of a huge night. Punk, Stratton, and Priest were all smiles in the snap, giving fans a glimpse of their downtime before the madness unfolds.
As for Stratton, shes set to defend her WWE Womens Championship against Charlotte Flair at The Grandest Stage of Them All. Flair punched her ticket to WrestleMania 41 after winning the 2025 Womens Royal Rumble and choosing Stratton as her opponent.
Whether or not this backstage meetup turns into something bigger on-screen is yet to be seenbut having this much firepower in one shot is bound to stir up conversation.
What do you think CM Punk, Tiffany Stratton, and Damian Priest were discussing ahead of SmackDown? Could this alliance mean something more? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
