WWE fans continue to cheer for the return of the prodigal son, CM Punk. With Survivor Series: WarGames taking place in Punk's hometown of Chicago, speculation about his return is rampant. Now, a recent update to Punk's WWE alumni profile is sending excitement into overdrive, as many believe it to be a sure-fire sign of his imminent return.
This latest update comes against the backdrop of a tumultuous period for CM Punk, who left AEW under a dark cloud following a backstage altercation. The incident led to his exit from his latest home, with the AEW President, Tony Khan, expressing a significant concern for safety - a sentiment that had never before been an issue in his long tenure in the wrestling industry. Punk's departure was a dramatic fall from grace for the star, whose debut in AEW in 2021 was lauded as one of the landmark moments in modern pro-wrestling.
Previous reports suggest that WWE isn't looking to sign Punk, hinting at a bridge burnt beyond repair despite Triple H's insistence that he's open to welcoming Punk back to WWE. However, the tide seems to have turned, and now, the very company that moved Punk from the active roster to the alumni roster without much fanfare in 2014 appears to be signaling a change in the air.
