WWE commemorates CM Punk’s return with behind-the-scenes video: ‘Happy you’re here’

One year ago, CM Punk made his long-awaited return to WWE, shocking fans and fellow wrestlers alike. After a decade away from the company, Punk walked out on WWE due to disagreements with top executives Vince McMahon and Paul “Triple H” Levesque. He pursued other ventures, including a stint in MMA and a brief run with AEW.

However, in November 2023, Punk made his triumphant return following Survivor Series: War Games in his hometown of Chicago. The WWE put together a video showcasing the behind-the-scenes reactions and interactions with Punk as he prepared to make his comeback.

The video showed Punk entering the Gorilla Position backstage with executive Bruce Prichard, greeting Stephanie McMahon and other WWE stars before heading out to the stage to a thunderous ovation. Backstage, wrestlers such as Bayley and Shotzi were shown expressing their excitement at Punk’s return.

As Punk made his way backstage after his electrifying return, he greeted several wrestlers from the men’s War Games match, including Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Randy Orton. Orton, who also made his return that night, exchanged a playful moment with Punk, acknowledging the real-life tensions between them.

Notably absent from the video were reactions from Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, both of whom have had real-life issues with Punk in the past. McIntyre, in a previous interview, acknowledged the tension between them but emphasized the need to put business first and deliver compelling storytelling in the ring.

Punk’s return sparked a feud with McIntyre, culminating in a brutal Hell in a Cell match that saw Punk emerge victorious. Following a brief hiatus, Punk returned to WWE programming on SmackDown, inserting himself into the War Games match between the Bloodline rivals.

As fans eagerly await what’s next for CM Punk in WWE, his return has undoubtedly reinvigorated the wrestling world and set the stage for exciting storylines and matches to come. Stay tuned for more updates on Punk’s journey back to the top of the wrestling world.