CM Punk is out with a triceps injury. The surgery was successful and he is planning a big comeback. However,
CM Punk Royal Rumble injury CM Punk injured: WrestleMania match in jeopardy due to torn triceps, surgery possible read more WWE's CM Punk Alternative Sean Ross Sapp pointed out on Fightful Select that Punk attended the SmackDown event in Birmingham after undergoing surgery there the day before.
WWE may still want him to appear in the meantime.
Additionally, he made several appearances at the Orlando Performance Center, leading many to speculate about his future involvement. Punk's close friend Ace Steel may have revealed that WWE is interested in him serving as a commentary this week on the Wrestling Perspective podcast, which is set to debut on Fightful on Tuesday. When asked by Dennis Farrell about the possibility of Punk having a role on WWE television until his return, Steele hinted at that possibility.
A suggestion, not a WWE plan
His commercial idea mentioned on Ace Steel's podcast for a potential commentary job on Punk was just a suggestion from Steel and was not a confirmed plan.