CM Punk recently made his blockbuster return to WWE. He walked out during the closing moments of WWE’s latest pay-per-view event and amazed everyone. However, as fans were thrilled upon his return they also wondered what plans the Stamford-based promotion has in store for him. With that, an interesting report has come into the spotlight.
Fightful Select has recently reported that after CM Punk’s return to WWE, many in the company have been pushing for a possible match between Punk and Stone Cold Steve Austin. It has also been reported that many from the promotion are optimistic that it could finally happen.
Upon Punk’s return to WWE, several in the company were pushing for the possibility of CM Punk v Stone Cold Steve Austin w/many hopeful & even optimistic it could finally happen.
So much so that Punk had even had discussions about the possibility.
(via — @FightfulSelect) pic.twitter.com/GlRmyIaDWx
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 30, 2023
As soon as the report came into the spotlight, fans became excited and immediately took their social media handles to comment on the possible match-up. With that, one fan wrote, “Finally dream match.”
Thus, it seems fans’ long wish to see a match-up between Punk and Austin might finally happen. However, it is yet to be made official. Meanwhile, fans will wait eagerly for any further updates on the matter and will hope that the match takes place sooner rather than later.
Stone Cold Steve Austin previously shared his feelings about CM Punk
Recently, a dream match between CM Punk and Stone Cold Steve Austin has been pushed. However, previously the Texas Rattlesnake shared his feelings about The Second City Saint. While appearing for an interview with Forbes’ Alfred Konuwa, Austin said “I love the guy…Punk’s probably a lot smarter than I am.”
CM Punk’s potential opponents reportedly revealed
CM Punk recently made his return to WWE and is yet to engage in a feud with a fellow wrestler. However, in the meantime reports about Punk’s potential opponents have come into the spotlight. It seems several sources have reported that Punk will soon be seen engaging in a feud with Seth Rollins for the latter’s World Heavyweight Championship.
The match between Rollins and Punk might be a possibility because when the latter arrived in WWE, The Visionary expressed extreme anger. With that, it might not be too late before the fans get to see the two superstars squaring off against each other.
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk.
It’s time. pic.twitter.com/cepqQtg9Mu
— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) November 26, 2023
In addition to that, Sports Illustrated has also reported that there are plans for a potential feud between CM Punk and Roman Reigns. It might be assumed that the feud will take place for Reigns’ Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
A Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk feud is planned the future.
(Sports Illustrated) pic.twitter.com/UC3g9mOFd6
— Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) November 28, 2023
However, while potential feuds against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns have been reported, Punk might face Stone Cold Steve Austin in his first match. Meanwhile, nothing has been confirmed as of now. Only time will tell who will be the first opponent that CM Punk will face in WWE after his epic return.