CM Punk spotted with popular WWE faction members ahead of his upcoming appearance

CM Punk is fresh off the back of his controversial actions at the Clash at the Castle event. On Instagram, Punk shared a photo with members of The O.C. - Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows.

Anderson and Gallows, also known as The Good Brothers, are members of The O.C., alongside AJ Styles. The duo were briefly involved in the lead-up to Styles' I Quit Match against Cody Rhodes. Meanwhile, over on NXT, The Good Brothers lost to Axiom and Nathan Frazer, as they failed to win the NXT Tag Team Championship.

Taking to his Instagram story, Punk shared a photo with Anderson and Gallows. Punk and Gallows were also stablemates in the Straight Edge Society. The stars were seen having some dinner by the street.

Check out a screengrab of Punk's Instagram story:

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Vince Russo believes WWE is trying to sell tickets for SmackDown by advertising CM Punk

CM Punk is set to appear on this week's edition of WWE SmackDown. According to Vince Russo, WWE is trying to sell tickets for the show by advertising Punk for this week's show.

Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW, Russo suggested that SmackDown in Chicago isn't sold out.

"I don't know, we've just seen a history of you know what, 'Whatever we write, they'll watch.' But very interesting, what did they promote on the show? Oh, SmackDown in Chicago not sold out. Next Monday Night now sold out. What are they telling you there? Again this isn't streaming deals or Saudi Arabia. That's not what we're talking about here. They're trying to sell tickets to Friday's SmackDown."

At Clash at the Castle: Scotland, Punk cost Drew McIntyre a chance to become a two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The Second City Saint interfered during the closing moments of Punk's title match against Damian Priest and hit the challenger with a low blow. This allowed Priest to retain his title in McIntyre's native country.