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CM PUNK RETURNS TO TV NEXT WEEK

By Mike Johnson on 2026-06-09 09:00:00

While he has disappeared from WWE programming currently, CM Punk will return to TV next Sunday 6/21 on A&E's new series UFC Rivals as he will be among those giving commentary on rivalries from the MMA world.

Promotional material for the series also notes that Ken Shamrock will appear on the series.

A&E’s two-episode special event “UFC Rivals” is an electrifying look at some of the most iconic feuds in UFC history. Television personality and UFC superfan Mario Lopez leads a roundtable of experts including C.M. Punk, Michael Bisping, Miesha Tate, and Ken Shamrock to unpack the rivalries that defined an era and transformed the UFC into a global phenomenon. 

The series combines compelling archival footage, exclusive interviews and a dynamic roundtable discussion with fan favorite UFC experts to explore the unforgettable moments and high-stakes competition behind the fiercest showdowns ever fought inside the Octagon. The episodes highlight how big personalities and remarkable stories came together to create unforgettable matchups that shaped the fighters’ careers and left a lasting legacy on the sport. The night kicks off examining the rivalry of Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz followed by episode two which spotlights Georges St-Pierre vs. Matt Serra, 

Back-to-back episodes of “UFC Rivals” premiere Sunday, June 21st at 8pm and 9pm ET/PT on A&E

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