The world of professional wrestling is no stranger to controversy, spectacle, and the unexpected. Amidst such a dynamic backdrop, the fate of one of wrestling's most enigmatic figures, CM Punk, has become the center of intense speculation and rumor.

Since his departure from All Elite Wrestling, Punk has found himself a free agent, paving the way for talks of his potential return to his former home - many years after figuratively burning bridges and exiting the company in what has to be one of the most public feuds between the WWE and one of its talents ever.

The rumor mill kicked into high gear with talks that CM Punk could make a triumphant return on November 26 in front of his hometown crowd at Survivor Series 2023 in Chicago. Notably, WWE has already sold over 16,000 tickets for the event, and the atmosphere is perfect for a surprise of this magnitude.

According to insider source BWE, there's a growing backstage sentiment within WWE that Punk is close to returning to the fold after a near-decade hiatus. This was further fueled by reports of Punk being slated for a discussion with WWE board members.

However, Punk's own actions have added a layer of mystique to the ongoing saga. He recently took to Instagram to mock the reports of his scheduled call with WWE board members, referencing Phil Zacko and Jack Tunney in a post dripping with sarcasm. Furthermore, he bragged about his merchandising prowess, a subtle nod to his enduring popularity despite being away from television screens for a considerable period.