WRESTLING superstar CM Punk looks set to miss WrestleMania 40.
The WWE fan favorite, 45, suffered a tricep injury during this weekend's Royal Rumble.
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Punk made his first televised appearance for the WWE since 2014 at the star-studded event.
He made a surprise return at Survivor Series in November after leaving the organization more than a decade ago.
Punk started beef with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and the pair looked likely to clash at WrestleMania 40 in April.
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However, after tearing his right tricep on Saturday, the wrestling star has indicated WrestleMania is no longer "on the cards."
The 45-year-old appeared on Monday Night Raw with his right arm in a sling.
He told the crowd in Tampa, Florida, "WrestleMania 40, I guess it's not in the cards ladies and gentlemen.
"But I'm a Chicago Cubs fan, and this isn't the first time and it won't be the last time I say this: There's always next year."
Punk is expected to miss several months and will require surgery, per PWInsider.
The report adds he will not return until the summer "in the best-case scenario."
In September 2022, Punk tore his left triceps while at All Elite Wrestling and missed nine months as a result.
Wrestling fans were devastated by Punk's setback and wished him well in his recovery.
One wrote on X, "Praying for a miracle."
Another said, "Get well soon CM Punk the best in the world!"
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"Noooooo!! Take my tricep," a third added.
It's been an eventful week in the world of wrestling, with Pat McAfee announcing a major new career change.
The former NFL punter returned to the commentary booth at Royal Rumble and shocked fans by heading into the ring.