Fans are unable to contain their excitement after CM Punk made his WWE comeback at Survivor Series 2023. WWE fans would not have considered Punk returning to the Stamford-based organization if he and AEW had not had a falling out. CM Punk first departed WWE in 2014 on a bad note, harboring deep-seated concerns against the former CEO.
Various Wrestlers have talked about the insane return and how shocked they were seeing The Former WWE Champion back in the company. Despite the history between the company and Punk, it is surreal to see him back and have this much support from the fans. Another wrestling veteran Shawn Michaels recently expressed his thoughts on Punk’s WWE Return.
The Heartbreak Kid talked about how happy he was seeing Punk return to WWE. On the Cheap Heat Podcast, Michaels stated how Popular Punk is and is happy seeing the WWE Universe getting thrilled to see him back. Michaels stated, “Like everybody else; happy, thrilled, Holy Cow. I got asked a couple months ago, ‘if you had a chance to use him, would you?’ Yeah, who wouldn’t? I understand business.”Shawn also talked about how Punk is dependable and good at his job giving his example as a reference. “Look, I’m happy for him,” Michaels said about Punk. “I’m happy for the company. I’m happy for the WWE Universe. Stories like this are always fantastic. Even if they’re controversial, that’s part of what makes them fantastic,” said Shawn.
Shawn Michaels: I’m Happy For CM Punk, The WWE, And The Fans https://t.co/2JoDXikCXf
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) November 30, 2023
The Heartbreak Kid also stated how his return felt special because of the Unpredictability it had. There were several speculations behind Punk’s arrival but it never seemed to be true. However, Punk made his return and received one of the biggest pops in WWE history.
Real Life relationship between CM Punk and Shawn Michaels
CM Punk was called the Modern day Shawn Michaels during the early 2010s. Not for his in-ring skills and maneuvers, but for his rebellious personality. Just like The Showstopper had the world against him during his time in the Attitude Era, Punk faced a similar phase during his time in the company. Michaels has previously talked about Punk various times and has said good things about him.
Michaels has previously stated how he has always liked Punk and how he has been best for business. The Heartbreak Kid would love to make him appear on NXT shortly and is looking forward to his return. Only time will tell if the unthinkable ever happens again and we get to see Michaels and Punk appear together again on Live programming.