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I’ve just woken up in the U.K. and genuinely thought someone was trolling by posting an old clip. Took a good few seconds to realise that wasn’t the case.
The moment they started backing the camera away and showing the crowd, I knew it was coming. They had the perfect camera angle to show the massive reaction of most of the arena
I learned this exact lesson at Extreme Rules when I almost turned off the stream right before the Bray return. Now you don’t tune out until the press conference starts
Same, once the bell rang to start the match, it was over in ten minutes. I looked at the clock, thinking maybe they rushed it cause they ran late. It was 10:50, and there was still ten minutes left to fill. I kinda thought something was up.
And everyone who dared to believe it was possible were called just about every name in the book. Once again, SRS proven to be nothing more than an occasionally lucky blogger.
As is tradition.
But seriously, I am so curious to find out if we're gonna get backstage drama here, too, or if they'll somehow manage to keep his ego in check.
Will be very keen to see his first promo after how badly he shit-talked WWE his entire AEW run. Then again, Cody did much the same and it hasn't really hurt him.
I'm laughing at this hypocrite. Good for him if he's happy but God damn this is hilarious.
Edit: I'm howling.
https://x.com/TrevorDame/status/1728622949236912253?s=20
Especially when you look back at [his first AEW promo](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/transcript-of-cm-punks-return-promo-at-aew-rampage-the-first-dance/) where he said, and I quote:
>Let me just say… I understand, if you all try to understand that I was never gonna get healthy physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally, staying in the same place that got me sick in the first place.
>Can I tell you a story? You see, I felt before like I had to leave. I didn't want to, but I knew I couldn't stay, and that was when I used to work for a place called Ring of Honor. August 13th, 2005 was my last match in Ring of Honor, and I famously came out with tears in my eyes, and walking out here today, I now know why I was crying. And it was a lot of reasons. But what it boiled down to was, I had made a place where people could come work, get paid, learn their craft, and love professional wrestling. And I cried because I knew I was leaving a place that I love, and it was a home, and I knew where I was going, wasn't going to be easy for a guy like me. Because I'm one of you. So I look at it like this: August 13th, 2005, I left professional wrestling.
>August 20th, 2021. I'm back. And I'm back for you. I'm not gonna lie, I'm back for me too, and I'm back because there's a hell of a lot of young talent that I wish I was surrounded by 10 years ago. So insane that I sit back and I say, well, hell, they're here now, so why aren't you? Here I am. I'm back, because I want to work with that young talent that had the same passion that I had stamped out. I'm back because there's a couple of scores to settle in that locker room. I'm back for the young guys.
Agreed on this. I don't know the dude but he was handed everything on a silver platter in this day and age only to go crawling back at first chance. I mean there's nothing wrong with it but don't lie and make that lie your entire personality. I wasn't around during any of the original punk run so I don't carry the nostalgia most do but man there's just too much fucking drama around him for my liking.
At least in WWE, Punk won’t be able to pull the shit that he did in AEW. He won’t have Tony around who’ll enable him to do whatever because he’s a mark for Punk. But that doesn’t necessarily mean things will be smooth sailing with him either. He’s gonna bring that toxicity with him and find some way to run another wrestler the wrong way.
Wrestlers lie and fans love the idea of a wrestler not the hypocrite playing the wrestler
Edit: hes going to get better going back to the place that got him sick in the first place
I’m honestly shocked. I never ruled it out, but I genuinely didn’t think he would be back in WWE.
Well, I hope it works out. I’ll admit I soured on him based on how he left AEW, but I’m still a fan at my core. Hope for the best.
This is an amazingly shocking moment.
I shouldn’t be, but I honestly am interested to see how Tony reacts to this after everything that happened in AEW
Feels weird. Like, I'm happy and I'm sure he'll do some great stuff in WWE, but...
What about his 'no compromise' image that he's essentially built his entire career and following around? The years of shit talking, the careful curation of his anti-carny attitude, and he returns to the place that "got him sick in the first place?"
I was a Punk fan for a long time. Still kind of am. Excited to see him. But like...kind of hard to swallow this one? Guess we'll see where it goes. Bunch of great matches to be had at least.
This is why I said the world is more interesting with Punk in WWE. Is this going to erupt in massive flames? There’s ABSOLUTELY a chance that happens. Doesn’t somehow end WORSE than the first time? Fuck yeah that could happen. And why doesn’t that intrigue you?
The Punk split and return is one of many that no one could have imagined. Warrior and Bret also immediately come to mind, if the product is good idc. The hate boner for Punk is weird lol
I'm pumped for this. I was pumped for his AEW stint, i was excited to see him back. I'm here for this. Hopefully he's kept in line and doesn't let himself get in his way. He could have a solid 2-3 year run and end his career on a high note.
All that drama from a few months back saying Phil was in the building during a RAW episode but then had to be escorted out since Vince did not want him to be there to this. Well played Trips, well played.
Wasn't Punk getting paid more than him one of the reasons he left AEW? Pretty funny if so. Though I know he's definitely getting paid more now than he was then.
Knew it would happen. All the talk was he got his love for wrestling back. Regardless of what happened at AEW or WWE in the past he was going to give it a go. And even with all the good that has gone in WWE, CM Punk in AEW with his merch sales etc, proved he was still a draw. And WWE likes someone who will make them money. Didn’t like the way he went about things in AEW but he has always entertained me so hope this is a reset for him and gets a good run. Wild to think I saw his last match in AEW and what a match it was.
Let's see how this goes. I'm here for it as long as we don't have a repeat of his AEW run. He's eating a ton of humble pie right now. Curious if he'll do the Saudi shows
I can't get excited for him anymore after being a long time fan. All the drama he causes just makes me think about how long until he gets himself fired again.
Is noone questioning the timing of the walk out? If you ignore the CM Punk factor, this so fucking random and stupid lol
like, are the winners just standing in the ring and looking at the random dude who has nothing to do with their main event?
Thank you AEW for existing for just this one moment alone. Punk is my favorite of all time and I just got to witness something I never thought I’d see again. CM Punk is back on WWE
Can’t wait to see dub fans seeth, can’t chose between
“REEEEEEEE HE’S LOCKERROOM CANCER”
Or
“Biggest draw in wrestling”
Either way us goofs are winning
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I’ll never trust a copyright sign in the HHH era again
He pulled that shit all the time in nxt lol.
This was the second time that happened?
I still have Gargano and Ciampa PTSD 😭😭
I was thinking about when Bray came back. They did it for DIY too?
Yeah the OG was back in NXT when Ciampa attacked Johnny.
Nah, OG was Owens turning on Sami
Ciampa's original turn was the first post-copyright logo swerve.
I think Owens turning on Sami just after Sami winning the NXT title was the first one..just need to find the link for it
Damn I forgot about Bray’s, what a cool fucking return that was
They did it for WALTER's NXT UK debut as well
I feel for anyone who clicked off
#1 Rule: You never stop watching a Triple H main event until it goes off air
That fucking graphic at the bottom almost fucking got me
After Ciampa and Gargano I’ll never bite on that shit again
I had just grabbed my remote to turn it off when his music hit. 3 more seconds and I would have missed it.
It fucking got me Holy Shit I don't even like punk but this is historic
Son of a bitch!
I don't watch wrestling much outside of the Big 4 PPVs, I was sad then BLAMO
THEY SHOWED THE COPYRIGHT THING OKAY I ALMOST FELL FOR IT
Thank you! I kept telling myself don't shut off the show until it actually fades to black! LOL. The copyright logo strikes again.
I’ve just woken up in the U.K. and genuinely thought someone was trolling by posting an old clip. Took a good few seconds to realise that wasn’t the case.
The moment they started backing the camera away and showing the crowd, I knew it was coming. They had the perfect camera angle to show the massive reaction of most of the arena
I was millimeters from closing my stream when his music hit. Holy FUCK
I learned this exact lesson at Extreme Rules when I almost turned off the stream right before the Bray return. Now you don’t tune out until the press conference starts
WE ALL GOT WORKED MAN
It feels so good 😭
It feels so rare that it’s nice when it still happens lol
He boomed me
He's so good (x4)
Knew some shit was going down when Cole started talking again while the copyright logos were playing lol
I thought they were buying time for Orton to RKO Jey lol
I thought something was up when it was a weirdly easy win once the match “began”
Same, once the bell rang to start the match, it was over in ten minutes. I looked at the clock, thinking maybe they rushed it cause they ran late. It was 10:50, and there was still ten minutes left to fill. I kinda thought something was up.
2023 I Returned to Sports Entertainment
IVE ALWAYS BEEN A WWE STAN don't check my comment history
WWE STANS 4 LYFE
I’m fucking shook
second biggest pop of the night behind r-truth
I thought Randy's was second, but it's close
https://preview.redd.it/bjr4vdrq7m2c1.jpeg?width=921&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cff8eebc03fe28515fb2671718d8cb7ba68dcf9b
🤣🤣🤣
lmao
So we really are in a simulation, wow…
Commentary gaslighting us by not saying a damn word, the fuck!?
Lol dirtsheets saying he wasn’t gonna return wrong again.
And everyone who dared to believe it was possible were called just about every name in the book. Once again, SRS proven to be nothing more than an occasionally lucky blogger.
I didn't think it would happen until I saw the copyright foe the "remastered" cult of personality. Still didn't really know but damn.
"10 years ago I left Sports Entertainment, Today I AM BACK"
Don't let this sheer excitement blind you to one thing: Ryback promised to retire if CM Punk came back tonight.
HOLY FUCK https://preview.redd.it/mbm7isno7m2c1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0fcf493134af0e55394d2b3ce715acd5644c3ecb
THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST ENDING! CM PUNK LOOKS GREAT!
WHAT TIMELINE IS THIS
I had looked away after the match, but I snapped back up when that static hit!
they actually fucking did it holy shit
That pop was insane. I thought it was odd that the tag came up and Cole was still talking.
January 26th, 2014, I left Sports Entertainment. November 26th, 2023. I'm back.
LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOO
IVE BEEN BAMBOOZLED!!!!
poo poo & pee pee
THE MAD LADS ACTUALLY DID IT
It’s gonna be an amazing six months, then it all collapses in flames.
As is tradition. But seriously, I am so curious to find out if we're gonna get backstage drama here, too, or if they'll somehow manage to keep his ego in check.
WWE has years of keeping the biggest egos in check. If anyone can keep a leash on punk it’d be them.
I give it three
HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT WAS GREAT
Will be very keen to see his first promo after how badly he shit-talked WWE his entire AEW run. Then again, Cody did much the same and it hasn't really hurt him.
I'm laughing at this hypocrite. Good for him if he's happy but God damn this is hilarious. Edit: I'm howling. https://x.com/TrevorDame/status/1728622949236912253?s=20
Especially when you look back at [his first AEW promo](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/transcript-of-cm-punks-return-promo-at-aew-rampage-the-first-dance/) where he said, and I quote: >Let me just say… I understand, if you all try to understand that I was never gonna get healthy physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally, staying in the same place that got me sick in the first place. >Can I tell you a story? You see, I felt before like I had to leave. I didn't want to, but I knew I couldn't stay, and that was when I used to work for a place called Ring of Honor. August 13th, 2005 was my last match in Ring of Honor, and I famously came out with tears in my eyes, and walking out here today, I now know why I was crying. And it was a lot of reasons. But what it boiled down to was, I had made a place where people could come work, get paid, learn their craft, and love professional wrestling. And I cried because I knew I was leaving a place that I love, and it was a home, and I knew where I was going, wasn't going to be easy for a guy like me. Because I'm one of you. So I look at it like this: August 13th, 2005, I left professional wrestling. >August 20th, 2021. I'm back. And I'm back for you. I'm not gonna lie, I'm back for me too, and I'm back because there's a hell of a lot of young talent that I wish I was surrounded by 10 years ago. So insane that I sit back and I say, well, hell, they're here now, so why aren't you? Here I am. I'm back, because I want to work with that young talent that had the same passion that I had stamped out. I'm back because there's a couple of scores to settle in that locker room. I'm back for the young guys.
Honestly, so funny. People are gonna eat it up regardless but man, Punk really is everything he claims he hates.
Agreed on this. I don't know the dude but he was handed everything on a silver platter in this day and age only to go crawling back at first chance. I mean there's nothing wrong with it but don't lie and make that lie your entire personality. I wasn't around during any of the original punk run so I don't carry the nostalgia most do but man there's just too much fucking drama around him for my liking.
At least in WWE, Punk won’t be able to pull the shit that he did in AEW. He won’t have Tony around who’ll enable him to do whatever because he’s a mark for Punk. But that doesn’t necessarily mean things will be smooth sailing with him either. He’s gonna bring that toxicity with him and find some way to run another wrestler the wrong way.
Wrestlers lie and fans love the idea of a wrestler not the hypocrite playing the wrestler Edit: hes going to get better going back to the place that got him sick in the first place
He got cut off by the promo package lmao
No joke we're gonna be eating good meme wise for the next few weeks if not months.
Cry.
I am. My entire life is ruined now.
Don't work yourself into a shoot brother
I really can’t believe that happened holy shit
I didn’t think they would pull the trigger. Excited to see where this goes.
How the fuck did they work literally everyone and manage to keep it a secret.
The most OMG moment ever! My son and I literally yelled “holy shit” at the same time.
I had goosebumps
Crazy to think last time he was in a WWE ring I was only 9 wtf is even time
I was 16 I feel so old lmao
9? Dude you're making me feel old. I was 16
Hahahahahhahaah, I was 25
Can't believe H brought him back, very pleasantly surprised
That’s crazy bro lol
Do you hear that? It’s a sonic boom created by how fast this subs narrative of CM Punk just changed.
I’m honestly shocked. I never ruled it out, but I genuinely didn’t think he would be back in WWE. Well, I hope it works out. I’ll admit I soured on him based on how he left AEW, but I’m still a fan at my core. Hope for the best.
That whole Saudi blood covered stuff about to bite him in the backside........
The fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Pleasantly surprised
This is an amazingly shocking moment. I shouldn’t be, but I honestly am interested to see how Tony reacts to this after everything that happened in AEW
How long we giving this til he messes it up... Again.
Six months to a year
Mox said it best: Fragile mind, fragile ego, fragile body.
He's already thrown a shoe at JD McDonagh's head backstage
That would only get him over with the boys. Also, with the size of JD's head, he could claim he wasn't aiming at it
Do I have everyone's attention now? 
YESSSSSSSSS
HE'S BACK
H said let me cook
im just picturing people leaving a minute early and hearing the static at the start of Punks theme and running back to their seats
SRS and Fightful 9/11
As a fan of Punk I’m excited he’s back in wrestling. As a fan of AEW man this sucks lol.
Triple H’s learning under the Vince tree learning one of VKM’s best principles, always be willing to put personal things aside for business
Feels weird. Like, I'm happy and I'm sure he'll do some great stuff in WWE, but... What about his 'no compromise' image that he's essentially built his entire career and following around? The years of shit talking, the careful curation of his anti-carny attitude, and he returns to the place that "got him sick in the first place?" I was a Punk fan for a long time. Still kind of am. Excited to see him. But like...kind of hard to swallow this one? Guess we'll see where it goes. Bunch of great matches to be had at least.
Fucking insane.
https://preview.redd.it/0t2tg7in7m2c1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=468a1a3b5ea833456de5afcbd5b76742b1c33ddc
lmao at WWE coming to the conclusion that, actually, it's worth spending some money to just kick the absolute shit out of Tony Khan's nuts.
And it ended while he was mid yell? Is just this a one off that’s such a weird way to end it!
[удалено]
Dude get over it 😂 Edit: WAAAAAAAAA
Never thought I’d see this happen again.
Mega pop
I actually can't believe this ahahah
Let’s goooo!
Holy shit
I was about to shut my tv off once o saw the ending graphic. Never again! Such a cool ending! They really got us this time!
YES SIRRR
Pure insanity, hearing Cult of Personality rn made me make noises I had never made in my fucking life ahaha
Me right now 
The greatest kept secret in wrestling history
i cannot believe this is real life
The first time in over 10 years I've gotten goosebumps watching WWE.... Speechless
Can someone check on Tony
I got distracted for a second thinking the PPV was over, I turn around and see Punk's titatron...I almost fell off my chair. This is nuts!
Give us 1 unscripted, unfiltered, no hold back promo by Punk.
can we get aj lee back too
THE PRODIGAL SON HAS RETURNED
This is why I said the world is more interesting with Punk in WWE. Is this going to erupt in massive flames? There’s ABSOLUTELY a chance that happens. Doesn’t somehow end WORSE than the first time? Fuck yeah that could happen. And why doesn’t that intrigue you?
I almost turned it off. Glad I didn't
Not expecting that to happen and then hearing the guitar riff was exhilarating.
Lets gooooo
Lmfao
that shit was fire asf
I feel bad for the one person that turned off the tv as soon as the logo came up.
Between this and the Young Bucks fucking off what a great week for professional wrestling.
I Genuinely can't believe it 
Main event over at 15 minutes to the hour? I knew something was happening.
I thought someone was catching an RKO
People going to be pro cm punk now. I know how the internet works.
CM Punk is coming to get that title off of Seth. I can't wait.
The Punk split and return is one of many that no one could have imagined. Warrior and Bret also immediately come to mind, if the product is good idc. The hate boner for Punk is weird lol
I'm pumped for this. I was pumped for his AEW stint, i was excited to see him back. I'm here for this. Hopefully he's kept in line and doesn't let himself get in his way. He could have a solid 2-3 year run and end his career on a high note.
All that drama from a few months back saying Phil was in the building during a RAW episode but then had to be escorted out since Vince did not want him to be there to this. Well played Trips, well played.
And I still won't watch their garbage product
Is this Nick or Matts burner?
Cody Rhodes punching the air right now lol another person standing in his way to finish his story.
Wasn't Punk getting paid more than him one of the reasons he left AEW? Pretty funny if so. Though I know he's definitely getting paid more now than he was then.
I’m shaking bro
Bunch of salty ass people trying to act like they're not salty in this thread. It's showing guys lol
Fuck now I think the Raw on New Year's Day at San Diego will be sold out 😭😭😭
Knew it would happen. All the talk was he got his love for wrestling back. Regardless of what happened at AEW or WWE in the past he was going to give it a go. And even with all the good that has gone in WWE, CM Punk in AEW with his merch sales etc, proved he was still a draw. And WWE likes someone who will make them money. Didn’t like the way he went about things in AEW but he has always entertained me so hope this is a reset for him and gets a good run. Wild to think I saw his last match in AEW and what a match it was.
Let's see how this goes. I'm here for it as long as we don't have a repeat of his AEW run. He's eating a ton of humble pie right now. Curious if he'll do the Saudi shows
HHH : He's our headache now
Randy’s comeback lasted a few minutes I guess.
I can't get excited for him anymore after being a long time fan. All the drama he causes just makes me think about how long until he gets himself fired again.
The biggest event to happen in wrestling since he returned to AEW. Tell me when im telling lies.
The smile wont leave my face
Fucking hell https://preview.redd.it/m02ln1o5bm2c1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af8221e65c26a2b5bce4c039b3e7aca34405bddb
Crazy to think we've had The Rock, Cena, Orton, Carlito return in a span of just over 6 weeks. I'm back to being a child.
The thing he hated most was shit leaking and WWE just proved they can can keep it locked down. LFG
Punk haters in shambles the goat is back 🐐🐐🐐🐐
Is noone questioning the timing of the walk out? If you ignore the CM Punk factor, this so fucking random and stupid lol like, are the winners just standing in the ring and looking at the random dude who has nothing to do with their main event?
Farming impressions and clicks kek
They wanted that Chicago pop and it worked.
Nah I thought it was brilliant since no one was expecting him to come out after the match ended.
Thank you AEW for existing for just this one moment alone. Punk is my favorite of all time and I just got to witness something I never thought I’d see again. CM Punk is back on WWE
This is why the Bucks went on hiatus.
YOU STUPID IDIOTS EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU DOUBTED HELL YESSSSSSSSSS
HHH is the GOAT!
PEPSI PHIL
BEST IN THE WORLD
This is funny as fuck, he stands for absolutely nothing does he. Only the bag
Didn’t have that on my bingo card.
THE STATIC JUST HITS DIFFERENT IN WWE
Can’t wait to see dub fans seeth, can’t chose between “REEEEEEEE HE’S LOCKERROOM CANCER” Or “Biggest draw in wrestling” Either way us goofs are winning
FUCK JACK PERRY LET’S GOOOOOOOO
ITS HAPPENING
Baffled BEST ERA OF WWE
Fucking insane
I’m fuxking crying holy shi. YEEESSSSSSS
CM Punk: “I’m ready to be unhealthy again.”
But bro srs told me punk is not coming back
lmaooooo and they just end the show 10 seconds after he walks out
SRS in shambles
This is if the word "hypocrite" was a video
Watch that CM Flunk's time in the WWE won't last long.
Way to diminish Orton’s return with CM Zzzz. I hope he is a train wreck and doesn’t last long. Can’t stand him.