REPORT: WrestleMania 40 Card Took ’Sharp Turn’ Following CM Punk Injury, Brock Lesnar Removal

The last week has thrown WWE’s plans for WrestleMania 40 for a loop.

In case you missed it, CM Punk tore his triceps during the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, this past weekend. The injury will see Punk be shelved anywhere from a reported four to six months. Last night on Monday Night RAW, Punk confirmed that he’ll be missing this coming April’s ‘WrestleMania 40’ event due to the injury.

Another major name that’s always due to pop up this time of year is seven-time World Champion, Brock Lesnar. However, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion turned WWE star was recently implicated in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, and the former champion was subsequently pulled from his reported scheduled return at this past weekend’s ’Royal Rumble’ premium live event.

According to WrestleVotes, due to the aforementioned injury to CM Punk and the probable removal of Brock Lesnar, WWE’s original plans for ’The Showcase of The Immortals’ has taken quite the ’sharp turn.’

“Between the unfortunate injury to CM Punk, the questionable status of Seth Rollins and the pulling of Brock Lesnar, the WrestleMania card has took a sharp turn.

Source said there are a number of brand new ‘card variations’ on the table, including some superstars who were not pegged towards the top just days ago. I’m being told they will take their time to figure things out and consider ‘just about everything.’”

– WrestleVotes on WrestleMania 40 Plans

‘WrestleMania 40’ takes place across two nights, beginning on Saturday, April 6, and continuing on Sunday, April 7, from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

BodySlam will provide any updates on ‘WrestleMania 40’ as they become available.