Monday night, after Ryback drove him through a table, The Straight Edge Superstar took a late night flight to Florida for an emergency consultation with Dr. James Andrews. A review of his condition resulted in the WWE Champion’s immediate surgery. ( PHOTOS FROM RAW)

WWE.com has confirmed that Dr. Andrews completed a scope of CM Punk’s left knee. Andrews successfully trimmed a cartilage tear in Punk’s knee.

“CM Punk underwent knee surgery today to remove a piece of torn meniscus that had locked up his knee,” said Andrews’ colleague, WWE physician Dr. Chris Amann. “The surgery, performed by Dr. James Andrews, went smoothly and CM Punk is expected to make a full recovery.”

Dr. Andrews, the world-renowned orthopedic surgeon who's treated WWE Superstars and other world-class athletes over the years, sent out a Tout Wednesday night updating the WWE Universe on The Second City Saint's condition. ( WATCH)

WWE.com will continue to report on Punk’s condition as more details become available.