CM Punk will be seen in another role for the upcoming second season of ABC’s crime drama series R.J. Decker (Image via WWE)
Meanwhile, speculations about his availability on WWE have started floating, but the star has not revealed anything about it and will be seen locking horns with Sami Zayn in the latest edition of SmackDown on September 11, 2026. Decker premieres on September 15th at 10 PM EST, and the show is primarily filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, with some scenes also being shot in Florida. He is currently the Undisputed WWE Champion and is scheduled to defend the title against Sami Zayn on the September 11 episode of Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines SmackDown in Mexico City. He also co-stars in the Netflix rom-com, Guarding Stars , which debuts on Netflix on November 18.
Because punk remains one of WWE’s top active stars, the timing is particularly notable. However, details about his character and the size of his role have not been revealed yet. Decker stars Scott Speedman as the titular character, a disgraced former newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts a new life as a private investigator in South Florida after he is released from prison.
WWE Undisputed Champion CM Punk will be seen in another role, not as a wrestler, but as an actor amid the WWE title run. Reports suggest that Punk has recently landed a film role for the upcoming second season of ABC’s crime drama series R.J. Decker . The report, citing PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, states that Punk filmed his scenes in Florida. Undisputed Champion CM Punk has received another acting role in his career, as he landed ABC’s ‘R.J.Decker’ amid his WWE Undisputed Champion title run. As per reports, R.J. As per reports, season two of R.J. The series follows Decker as he investigates unusual cases with the help of his journalist ex-wife, her police detective wife, and a mysterious woman from his past. However, it remains unclear whether Punk’s appearance on R.J. Decker will be a brief guest role or something that could lead to a larger storyline. This is not the first time Punk is acting on a film, other than wrestling. In addition to this, he recently starred in the vampire-themed action-horror-thriller Night Patrol opposite Justin Long and Dermot Mulroney.
It is important to note that WWE SmackDown takes over Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, tonight for the September 11, 2026, episode on USA Network. CM Punk is all set to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn in the latest episode of SmackDown. The show will also feature prominent wrestling figures like Chelsea Green, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Paige, Nikki Bella, and more. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.