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CM Punk Returns

Dave Simon

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August 13, 2022

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August 12, 2022. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North where they discuss CM Punk Returns

Wrestling Uncensored Episode 597. August 12, 2022. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Dave and Johnny discussed the situation surrounding CM Punk Returns on Dynamite and Kenny Omega potentially returning next week.

Dave and Johnny discussed Hit Row and Dexter Lumis returning to the WWE, Ronda Rousey appearing on Smackdown and a renewed focus on the United States championship and Intercontinental championship.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this episode.

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Tags:

Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Dark Order, Dexter Lumis, Drew McIntyre, Hangman Page, Hit Row, Jon Moxley, Karrion Kross, Kenny Omega, Liv Morgan, Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, Young Bucks

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Dave Simon

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