CM Punk has expressed interest in bringing a WWE event to Wrigley Field in Chicago, revealing discussions with stadium executives. He highlighted scheduling challenges due to the production demands of WWE shows compared to concerts. The comments come ahead of Punk's title defense at WWE Elimination Chamber.
CM Punk, appearing on Rock 95.5 radio, addressed the possibility of hosting a WWE event at Wrigley Field, the historic home of the Chicago Cubs. Punk stated that he has had discussions with Wrigley Field executives, who are enthusiastic about the idea. "Oh yes. I’ve had discussions with some executives, I’ll say. Yeah, they 100% want it," Punk said.
He explained the logistical hurdles, noting that WWE requires more time for setup than typical events like rock concerts. "The hard thing for us is the scheduling and getting in. We need load in and load out day. Believe it or not, it’s probably a lot easier for Wrigley to book Green Day because they don’t have the man hours for load in. They are doing a stage, some sound, and that’s technically it. You need a little more time to roll our trucks in there and set things up because our production is that much more than a rock concert," Punk added. He suggested that the absence of baseball games would simplify the process: "We’ve been in discussions with it, it’s just going to make it so much easier to get it done if there is no baseball."
WWE has previously held major events at baseball stadiums, including Survivor Series at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Punk's comments precede WWE Elimination Chamber at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, where he will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Finn Balor.
