CM Punk Wears Charlotte Flair’s Robe at WWE Live Event Following RAW Return

CM Punk made a memorable entrance at a WWE live event in Las Cruces on Saturday, July 11, borrowing Charlotte Flair’s iconic robe for his walk to the ring — a playful flourish that came just days after one of the more dramatic moments in recent WWE television.

On Monday, July 7, Punk made a surprise return to WWE programming on Monday Night RAW, stepping in on short notice as a replacement for Cody Rhodes to face Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship. The return itself sent shockwaves through the WWE fanbase, and Punk carried that momentum into the Las Cruces house show the following evening, leaning into the spectacle by donning Flair’s signature elaborate robe for his entrance.

It’s the kind of moment that tends to play especially well at live events, where the atmosphere is more relaxed and performers have more room to have fun with the crowd. Borrowing a piece of Charlotte Flair’s unmistakable ring gear — she’s long been associated with lavish, queen-themed robes — added a comedic and theatrical layer to an already high-profile weekend for Punk.

The move signals that Punk, back in the fold after his short-notice RAW appearance, is settling back into the groove of the road schedule. With his return now official and a high-profile match already under his belt, all eyes will be on what WWE has planned for him going forward.