In a seismic shift for WWE fans, the much-anticipated return of CM Punk has sparked a flurry of excitement and strategic planning within the wrestling realm. Reports from Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated reveal that WWE has grand plans for Punk, including a potential feud with the reigning champion, Roman Reigns.
Punk’s comeback unfolded at Survivor Series, marking his first WWE appearance since his departure in 2014. The wrestling maverick didn’t hold back during his return promo on Raw, declaring, “I’m back home.” While making a subtle reference to Paul Heyman, Punk acknowledged the wisdom in leaving and returning for fulfillment, stating, “Hate to say the wise man was right.”
Interestingly, Punk’s WWE return follows his departure from AEW less than three months ago, a surprising turn of events following a backstage incident at All In.
Behind the scenes, the orchestration of Punk’s WWE return is credited to the tandem of Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Nick Khan. According to Dave Meltzer’s initial report, CM Punk’s deal to return came together 10 days before Survivor Series.
As for Punk’s in-ring narrative, the first feud in his WWE comeback is slated to be against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. However, the pinnacle of excitement is the prospect of a showdown between CM Punk and Roman Reigns. While a specific timeline for this clash remains undisclosed, speculation is rife that Reigns defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Punk could materialize at WrestleMania 40.
As the wrestling landscape braces for this epic collision, the WWE universe eagerly anticipates the unfolding drama, witnessing the return of one of its most enigmatic figures and the potential clash of titans in the form of CM Punk versus Roman Reigns.
