WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin texted former AEW star CM Punk after the latter made his return to wrestling. In 2021, Punk returned to the ring after a seven-year hiatus, but his time with the promotion became controversial.

One of the most surprising and most anticipated returns of all time was the WWE return of the self-proclaimed Best in the World, CM Punk. It was at the closing moments of last year’s Survivor Series WarGames.

WarGames 2023, CM Punk has been viewed as a "model citizen" backstage, fostering positive relationships with fellow talent. He has also taken on a mentoring role, particularly in WWE NXT. His professionalism and contributions indicate a promising future within the company.