CM Punk may be long-gone from the WWE, but he still reminisces about his time in the promotion every once in a while. The Best in the World took to Instagram to tease a return to WWE. In his Instagram story, Punk shared a picture alongside his former manager, Paul Heyman. The picture is from the time Punk was involved in an iconic rivalry with The Undertaker. His Instagram story has gotten the fans wondering yet again if he would make his return to the Stamford-based company.
The Straight Edge star’s AEW status remains in limbo to this day. The idea of CM Punk’s return leaves the fans divided. While some fans are clamoring to see him in the squared circle again, others are strongly against it.
Punk is one of the most controversial stars in wrestling today. Even though he has his supporters, his return could spark a very negative reaction, but a reaction nonetheless.
Fans react to CM Punk’s Instagram story teasing his WWE return
As expected, CM Punk’s post on Instagram got a mixed reaction from the Twitterverse. CM Punk’s fans are spitballing about his potential feuds with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins. Whereas, others believe Vince and Hunter would want no part of him in WWE. One fan tweeted he has his “hopes up”.
cm punk posting about his time in wwe?! oh he’s coming back pic.twitter.com/5QUdhSb3B9
— sydney (@heeljey) April 7, 2023
CM Punk going to WWE also provides another big time opponent for Roman to defeat as part of this historic reign. Maybe book Survivor Series for Chicago with Punk vs. Reigns in the main event.
— Kenny Pordon (@KennyPordon) April 8, 2023
I NEED HIM BACKKKKKKKKK
— Dill (@Dill_2023) April 7, 2023
Punk Vs. Seth at Summer Slam and then Punk Vs. Cody Vs. Roman at Mania 40 🔥🔥
— Overlord Dan (@OverlordDan) April 7, 2023
I don’t think anyone in WWE wants him back
— MMR (@muhilrash) April 7, 2023
CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 40 is gonna be one for the ages
— shadow (@SHAD0W______) April 7, 2023
I’ll watch every day if he comes back
— . (@38clears) April 7, 2023
I think he just likes trolling people and will probably be at peace if he never comes back to either of the two obvious companies. If he is to return to WWE he’ll likely not make it this obvious
— Achers85 (@Achers85) April 8, 2023
There’s no way that company would let him come back, especially after what he did to the other company
— clinton foster (@clintwilfoster) April 7, 2023
Nah he’s not. He’s just doing his yearly routine where he tries to drum up attention from wrestling fans.
— Curtis (@CYB_26) April 8, 2023
Lol. No idea what CM Punk will do. He is just a tease.
— Snygil (@Snygil2) April 8, 2023
Missing him so much
— Jess (@cmjess15) April 7, 2023
I want it so bad 🙁
— Logi ♦️ (@f_logi) April 8, 2023
I’ll cry if he returns (in a good way)
— El Bozz (@bozz_dawg) April 8, 2023
i want gim gone
— saige (@reignsloml) April 7, 2023
— xBillyx (@str8edgesmark) April 8, 2023
Someone keep him out of the WWE
— Jay⛩ (@Only2Chxppas) April 8, 2023
Don’t get my hopes up plz pic.twitter.com/IrV20eKfPz
— Angel (@Crazyhunter2345) April 7, 2023
Jim Ross says he is positive that CM Punk will return to AEW
Let’s not forget, CM Punk is still under contract with AEW. We don’t know what’s keeping Tony Khan from extricating CM Punk from AEW. But, AEW commentator, Jim Ross, believes AEW needs Punk due to his “star power”.
Speaking on Grilling JR, Jim Ross stated that he is a big fan of CM Punk and that he is positive that Punk would make his return to AEW.
One person who feels that AEW still needs CM Punk is AEW announcer Jim Ross, with JR saying the following about Punk on the Grilling JR podcast:
“I just got a feeling that big things are on the way. Getting everybody healthy again and back on the roster again is important. Of… pic.twitter.com/CZmKwocvoD
— Covalent TV (@TheCovalentTV) March 30, 2023
“I’m one of those guys that believe he (CM Punk) will be back. We’ll see. I think AEW needs CM Punk because of his star power, and he brings… with controversy creates cash, and he’s certainly controversial. I’m a big fan of Phil’s. We’ll see how it works out. I’m optimistic and positive.”
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