CM Punk to return at WWE Survivor Series to confront his WrestleMania 41 challenger? Exploring potential angle
CM Punk has been on hiatus since his Hell in a Cell match with Drew McIntyre at the Bad Blood Premium Live Event. While there is no official announcement of his return, he is expected to be back soon. With WWE’s one of the Big Four shows around the corner, The Best in the World could make his return at Survivor Series 2024 to confront his potential WrestleMania 41 challenger.
Seth Rollins is currently rumored to face Punk at The Show of Shows next year. The speculation of Punk’s appearance at the upcoming spectacle arose from a recent report that indicated that he was set to be at Survivor Series. Although the 46-year-old is unlikely to be in a match, he could be involved at the event in some capacity, seemingly in a segment with The Visionary.
Rollins is not officially scheduled for Survivor Series as of now. However, he is expected to join Roman Reigns’ team as the fifth member for WarGames, considering his interactions with Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa on RAW. If this scenario unfolds, CM Punk could seize the moment to make a dramatic appearance in a similar fashion to last year.
With the upcoming premium live event marking the first anniversary of his iconic WWE return, Punk could recreate this moment, stealing the spotlight yet again. He could simply show up after the Men’s WarGames Match and have a heated confrontation with Seth Rollins. This could officially sow the seeds of their reported WrestleMania 41 match.
Given that Rollins confronted Punk in a similar manner during his last appearance on RAW, this scenario could be a full-circle moment. It would serve as a perfect setup to officially ignite the feud between the two veterans, paving the way for a marquee clash at The Grandest Stage of Them All in Las Vegas.
CM Punk to win World Heavyweight Championship ahead of WrestleMania 41?
CM Punk has been eyeing the World Heavyweight Championship ever since he revealed his interest in becoming a champion after Bash in Berlin. However, being embroiled in a feud with Drew McIntyre has kept him away from the title picture. Now that he is seemingly free from The Scottish Warrior, the question is: will The Second City Saint be able to capture the gold before WrestleMania 41?
Although CM Punk has the credibility of becoming a World Heavyweight Champion, he is unlikely to capture the title this year. The 46-year-old is expected to be back in the company soon. The fact that Royal Rumble is set to be the next big event of WWE after Survivor Series indicates that The Best in the World is likely to compete at the event.
The company would seemingly start to build the CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins feud after Royal Rumble rather than pushing The Best in the World for a world title run. Also, their blockbuster feud does not require a championship. Meanwhile, there is a low possibility of Gunther dropping his coveted title ahead of WrestleMania 41, given the red-hot momentum he has built.
Moreover, WWE can use the World Heavyweight Championship to elevate other feuds until WrestleMania 41 instead of crowning CM Punk as the champion. Hence, the WWE Universe may not get to see a title around Punk’s waist anytime soon, especially not before next year’s ‘Mania.
Source: Sportskeeda
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