CM Punk, the WWE
star, has made a stunning comeback at Survivor Series, marking his return to
WWE after an absence of nearly ten years. Fans erupted with excitement upon
hearing his theme music during the Survivor Series event in the United States
on Saturday night. Having left WWE in 2014, CM Punk had been vocal about his
frustrations with creative storylines and the perceived lack of medical care
during his initial tenure.
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| Guess who's back... CM Punk hinted he wouldn't return when he left WWE in 2014 |
Speculation about the 45-year-old's return heightened after
he recently departed from the rival wrestling company, All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
WWE's chief content officer, Triple H,
revealed that CM Punk's return in his hometown of Chicago was a last-minute
development. In a post-show press conference, Triple H stated, "This was one of those lightning in a bottle
moments that came together very quickly, but we are incredibly excited about
it." He emphasized that the realization of the return occurred when
people least expected it.
Acknowledging CM Punk's previous statements hinting at not returning
to WWE, Triple H commented on personal growth over the past decade. "If you are the same person you were 10 years
ago 10 years later, you've messed up," he remarked, highlighting the
changes in individuals and the wrestling landscape.
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| Fans were loving CM Punk's return in his hometown Chicago |
Following his departure from WWE in 2014, CM Punk, whose real
name is Phil Brooks, briefly
ventured into mixed martial arts with the UFC. He later joined AEW in 2021 but
left earlier this year after the All Out pay-per-view event at Wembley Stadium.
During his surprising WWE return at Survivor Series, CM Punk
did not engage in a wrestling match and remained outside the ring. However, his
mere presence elicited an enthusiastic response from fans, with social media
buzzing about what was described as the "biggest pop in the history of wrestling."
Reacting to the news, fans expressed shock and excitement on
social media. Joe Clarkson, who
attended CM Punk's last match for AEW, described the return as "a complete and utter shock,"
expressing joy at being proven wrong about Punk's future in the industry.
Another fan, Sabrina Nicole,
characterized CM Punk's return as "an
exciting time to be a wrestling fan," noting the chills she
experienced upon hearing his music during Survivor Series.
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| Joe says he's happy to see CM Punk back because he's always been a fan |
Looking ahead, fans anticipate developments in CM Punk's
storyline, with some speculating a potential feud with Seth Rollins, who appeared displeased at Punk's return. Randy Orton, who also made a return at
Survivor Series, shared a smile with Punk in the ring, while Cody Rhodes expressed a welcoming
attitude, stating, "If he can help
with where we're going and what we're doing, absolutely welcome aboard. I have
a feeling the CM Punk we're getting is hungry, and that's the best."
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