November 26th 2023.
After nine long years away from WWE, CM Punk made an unexpected shock return at the very end of Survivor Series: WarGames. The hometown hero stepped out to an incredible ovation in Chicago, with thousands of fans chanting his name.
Punk didn't need to say much to the capacity crowd of around 17,000, but he did lead the crowd in his 'it's clobbering time' catchphrase before hugging his adoring fans and asking 'Whose town is this?'. The moment was one of the most closely guarded secrets in the company's history, with plenty of reports suggesting Punk would not be returning.
The circumstances surrounding Punk's comeback remain to be seen, but given his fractured relationship with WWE over the years, it's nothing short of remarkable to see him back. Months after being fired by rival company All Elite Wrestling, Punk made the unreal comeback and it seems that the bridges have been mended.
Punk had been asked outright if he would be at Survivor Series, but he refused to commit either way, responding in a cryptic manner. Addressing a caller question on 670 The Score in Chicago, he paused for a moment before saying: ‘They’re asking if I’m going to be there? I think it’s sold out. I think tickets are hard to get.’
It's been a tumultuous few years for the former World Champion, who left WWE in 2014 under acrimonious circumstances and was later served documents confirming his release on his wedding day. He and former friend Colt Cabana were successful in a defamation lawsuit filed by then-WWE doctor Christopher Amann in 2018.
The return of CM Punk is one of the biggest and most divisive names in wrestling history and it will be interesting to see what lies ahead for the beloved superstar. Whatever the future holds, it's clear that the fans will be behind him every step of the way.
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