CM Punk was nowhere to be seen on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, which emanated from Kansas City, Missouri. With this, he missed two back-to-back episodes of the red brand following Survivor Series PLE. Punk's notable absence from the WWE shows has stirred a lot of speculation, with fans wondering the real reason behind it.The Second City Saint missed this week's episode of RAW because he is currently engaged in a big Hollywood project. CM Punk is filming his role in Netflix's upcoming romantic comedy movie The Bodyguard. The shootings are underway, and the filming schedule directly conflicted with the tapings of Monday Night RAW in Kansas City.Hence, this is the reason why fans did not get a glimpse of the World Heavyweight Champion this week on RAW. Multiple media outlets, including PWInsider, confirmed this before the show went on air. However, WWE has incorporated his absence into a storyline, stating that Punk is recovering from the aftermath of a brutal WarGames Match.The veteran's absence did not halt the ongoing storylines on Monday Night RAW. Bron Breakker delivered a fiery promo, targeting CM Punk ahead of their World Heavyweight Championship match next week. It will be interesting to see how WWE carries this storyline forward.When can CM Punk return to Monday Night RAW?CM Punk is set to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker next month on RAW's anniversary on Netflix. Amid his absence, Breakker has been building this match alone, leaving fans wondering when The Best in the World could return to get involved in this feud.There is a high chance that Punk could return next week on RAW. Only three episodes of the red brand are left before the two superstars collide. The Second City Saint missing another episode of RAW could be detrimental to this feud. The buildup would look one-sided with Bron Breakker solely carrying it.Hence, the WWE Universe could see CM Punk return on the December 15 episode of RAW, which will take place in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Best in the World could go right after The Vision member, addressing the deeply personal things Breakker said involving Punk's family.The WWE Universe could witness absolute chaos and a brawl between the two superstars on the red brand. It will be interesting to see where this feud leads when the World Heavyweight Champion returns to RAW.