CM Punk made his big comeback at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. The Second City Saint returned to his former company after the Men’s War Games main event pitting Team Cody (Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, and Sami Zayn) against Judgment Day and Drew McIntyre.
Punk’s return to WWE has been rumored for weeks. The Straight Edge Superstar has made several teasers for his return to sports entertainment in the lead-up to the Premium Live Event held on November 25.
With that said, let’s take a look at five potential feuds for CM Punk following his brilliant return at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames.
#5. Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura has been calling out a mystery opponent in the lead-up to Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. The King of Strong Style said he knows this person is close to him, leading fans to believe that this person could be none other than CM Punk.
It could be Punk vs. Nakamura is a potential feud for one of the PLEs in 2024. Nakamura even adopted the GTS, a move popularized by Punk, as one of his signature moves in WWE. It remains to be seen whether the two will face off face-to-face on WWE RAW next Monday.
#4. Dominik Mysterio
Dominik Mysterio’s growth as an actor over the past year has been nothing short of phenomenal. The Judgment Day star is the current NXT North American Champion and one of the strongest of the three brands.
There’s no denying that Dominik Mysterio will get a big boost from his feud with CM Punk. It’s actually a heat magnet. A match with Punk could elevate the young star to greater heights in the future.
#3. Gunther could put his Intercontinental team to the test against CM Punk
Gunther is arguably the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time. The Ring General has had successful title defenses against the likes of Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, and Chad Gable, to name a few. His last title defense came against former eight-time Intercontinental Champion The Miz.
Gunther will likely put his Intercontinental Championship on the line against CM Punk at the Premium Live event. Punk himself is a former Intercontinental Champion and could create a match of the year with the Ring General.
#2. Randy Orton
Randy Orton returned to WWE after 18 months at Survivor Series: WarGames. The Viper has been out of action due to back injuries that he accumulated over years of giving his opponents the famous RKO move.
Orton and Punk have a long history. They had an underrated feud in 2011. Viper will likely enter a feud with Punk due to the way his return followed Orton’s return at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.
#1. Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins’ turbulent history with CM Punk is well documented. The Visionary even referred to the Chicago native as a “locker room cancer” and told him to stay away in an interview with Nick Houseman earlier this year.
WWE has teased a program between Punk and Rollins in the lead-up to Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. The two former World Heavyweight Championship contenders will likely face off at WrestleMania 40 next year.
Who do you think CM Punk’s first feud should be after WWE’s return?
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