CM Punk surprises WWE NXT fans by announcing his role as special guest referee for the NXT Championship match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams in Chicago. Page responds with a playful jab about Punk's officiating skills.

WWE is making significant efforts to boost NXT's viewership with main roster stars appearing on the show. CM Punk's recent appearance led to a notable

The NXT Universe exploded when CM Punk arrived. Punk expressed excitement at being in an NXT ring. CM Punk said that he enjoys watching NXT and seeing talent develop.

Last night on "WWE NXT," CM Punk made a surprise appearance during the contract signing between Ethan Page and Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, and announced that he will be the special guest referee for their match October 1 on The CW.

Drew McIntyre, the rival of WWE Superstar CM Punk, shared his thoughts on Punk’s segment with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez. As WWE NXT prepares for its debut on The CW on October 1, CM Punk will appear in Chicago for the premiere episode.

CM Punk comes to WWE NXT. Punk appeared on the September 17th episode of NXT to make a big announcement, but before he could, he was interrupted by Roxanne Perez. Perez said that she was always a bigger fan of Punk's wife AJ Lee, and that she realized she should have been a Drew McIntyre fan.

CM Punk has been frequently teased in WWE, especially by Drew McIntyre and now by NXT Champion Ethan Page. Page humorously referenced Punk's recent Instagram post about fan encounters, adding to the ongoing banter.

Former WWE Champion CM Punk has been officially announced as the special guest referee for an upcoming championship bout in the NXT. The Second City Saint is currently a part of one of the leading storylines in the WWE.