CM Punk Says He Feels Great And Is Ready To Go, But 'Things Are In Place To Protect Me Against Myself'

CM Punk isn't quite cleared.

CM Punk showed up to WWE Money in the Bank, once again screwing over Drew McIntyre and preventing him from winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Punk has been sidelined with a triceps injury, caused by McIntyre, since Royal Rumble.

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At the WWE Money in the Bank press conference, Punk was asked if he is cleared.

"I like to keep people in suspense. I will say I feel great and I'm ready to go, and there are things in place to protect me against myself that I maybe wish were in place ten years ago, but we don't need to talk about the past. Great personnel, great facilities. I'm busting my ass to get back, if I can steal what John was talking about, for the fans. Whether you hate me or love me, i'm coming back to enjoy all these moments that were robbed from me when I got injured. Shit happens. It's a contact sport. It stinks. I've been working very hard to rush the rehab and come back. Everyone behind me has supported it, but they've also been like, 'We're not in a hurry.' I love that," said Punk.

Jackie Redmond later noted that Punk is not cleared for in-ring action.

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