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With WWE’s Monday Night Raw at Amerant Bank Arena this week, it was only natural to have the Florida Panthers as part of the celebration, specifically Panthers legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo.

The ex-NHL goalie, who is now a member of the Panthers front office, saw his name engraved on the Stanley Cup for the first time following last season’s championship. He returned to the arena on Monday for the first time since their Game 7 win.

“Seeing the banners still up evokes some nice feelings right now,” Luongo said in an interview with Jackie Redmond.

What happened when CM Punk encountered @strombone1 backstage at #WWERaw tonight? pic.twitter.com/nnfYez7E0B

— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2024

During Luongo’s discussion about his forthcoming day with the Cup on Wednesday, WWE wrestler and avid hockey and Chicago Blackhawks fan, CM Punk, interrupted the interview.

Naturally, he remembered the 2011 Stanley Cup First Round matchup between the Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks, Luongo’s previous team. In that series, the Canucks triumphed over the Blackhawks in seven games.

“We were meant to repeat, but we did alright,” CM Punk joked, “Not exactly thrilled about the 2011 playoffs.”

Despite a possible slight rivalry, CM Punk did not hesitate to congratulate Luongo on ultimately having his name on the Cup.

“I’m incredibly joyful,” CM Punk expressed to Luongo. “It’s truly fantastic to witness deserving people receive their due credit.”

Luongo, who mentioned that he grew up watching WWE, observed the event from ringside and received a shoutout from the host, Pat McAfee.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN..

WE ARE IN THE HOME OF THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPION FLORIDA PANTHERS..

LEGEND ROBERTO LUONGO IS HERE HAVING AN ABSOLUTE BLAST #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/oo4kXLejsz

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 20, 2024

McAfee also got a Matthew Tkachuk jersey to continue the wrestling and hockey crossover at the Panthers’ home arena.

the @TKACHUKycheese_ influence https://t.co/YcAzwJfjfD

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) August 20, 2024