CM Punk to be replaced by 5-time WWE Champion at SummerSlam if he's not ready in time? Exploring the possibility

CM Punk is heavily rumored to fight Drew McIntyre at this year's SummerSlam event. The two superstars are on each other's back since Punk's return at the latest Survivor Series.

This match is anticipated to be one of the biggest bouts of the year. While CM Punk doesn't wear a brace anymore, he also hasn't openly announced that he is recovered and 100% ready to go.

If the Second City Saint doesn't make it in time for the show, fans could see Seth Rollins fill in the spot and face the Scottish Warrior at SummerSlam. The feud primarily has been between Punk and McIntyre, but Rollins was recently thrown into the mix.

Seth Rollins has unfinished business with Drew McIntyre and CM Punk following Money in the Bank. The Visionary not only lost his World Heavyweight Championship to McIntyre at WrestleMania 40 but was also handed a defeat after CM Punk interfered in the World Heavyweight Title match at MITB. Rollins confronted Punk on the RAW after the event and promised vengeance.

The former world champion went on a hiatus and hence, did not get his rematch against McIntyre. Unfortunately, the World title is currently out of the picture. But both the superstars could have a revenge match at SummerSlam. Seth Rollins could replace CM Punk and get his retribution over Drew McIntyre for his WrestleMania loss.

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Former WWE Superstar has an interesting take on how a potential match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre should end

Drew McIntyre vs CM Punk is a match that has caught everyone's imagination. It is a match almost a year in the making and everyone has their take on how it should go, who should win, and what the story ahead should be.

There are rumors that Seth Rollins could be the Special Guest Referee in this match. Amidst these rumors, former WWE Superstar Matt Morgan has given a take on how the match should end. He revealed a way that could make Punk win but not damage Drew McIntyre's character.

"I think he [Punk] needs to get a win obviously but I just don't know if it does any favors to have Drew lose. So, I think if Seth is the referee, there's some smart sh*t that can happen where Seth's attempts to f**k over CM Punk fails and f**ks over Drew," he said. [20:58 - 21:15]"

It will be interesting to see if the match between Punk and McIntyre happens at SummerSlam. It also remains to be seen whether Seth Rollins will be added as a referee or even as a competitor making it a Triple Threat contest. The Architect needs his revenge on Punk for costing him the world title.