An unforgettable event occurred at Survivor Series 2023 as CM Punk made his spectacular comeback to WWE. The victory in the Wargames bout between Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes was the catalyst for his comeback. The influence of Punk’s comeback in wrestling continues to reverberate even after all these months have passed.
Fans and fellow wrestlers alike were taken aback by The Best in the World’s unexpected return to WWE after a decade apart. Even though a lot of people have spoken about their feelings over Punk’s comeback, former Bloodline member Jey Uso recently spoke up about the homecoming of the Second City Saint.
Jey Uso opens up about CM Punk’s WWE return
An unexpected turn of events after last year’s Men’s WarGames bout at Survivor Series saw CM Punk’s spectacular return to WWE. The magnitude of the event was conveyed by the raucousness at the Allstate Arena. While word got out about Punk’s attendance, influential event figure Jey saw things differently. Uso said nothing about Punk’s comeback while everyone else was talking about how conceited Seth Rollins is. But in the days leading up to the Royal Rumble, he revealed his true feelings for the world’s best.
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It was verified by Jey Uso in an interview with TNT Sports that the return of CM Punk came as a surprise to the majority of people. Uso maintains that the primary event participants were not told in advance, contrary to what several stories have suggested. Unlike some of Punk’s known enemies, Uso thinks that his return will be good for the company’s future. He admitted that bringing back Punk, who is beloved by fans, is good for the WWE roster and the wrestling business overall.
Jey Uso Says Wasn't Told About CM Punk's Return Beforehand: 'As Soon As The Music Hit, We All Stopped Being In Character' https://t.co/eBORY7mFJV #WWE pic.twitter.com/zGZGwlSgPp
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) January 25, 2024
Jey Uso gets hyped over potential future feud with CM Punk
When asked about CM Punk’s surprising comeback to the Survivor Series, Jey Uso revealed his shock in the interview. When questioned about his and Jimmy Uso’s individual paths, Jey remembered the day he and his brothers headlined Raw and SmackDown in the same week.
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At one point in the discussion, Mr. Main Event brought up the idea of facing the man who calls himself the Best in the World. On the microphone, he showed off his self-assurance, and he passionately suggested a promo fight with CM Punk. Addressing the matter of taking on Punk, he said:
“Hell yeah [wrestling CM Punk in a one-on-one match]. Then I could put my skills to the test too Uce. Because I feel like I can go on the mic too. Like, I feel comfortable on there. I feel like I’m probably one of the top promos in WWE.”
We can’t be certain if Jey Uso will enter the Royal Rumble, but it’s confirmed that the 45-year-old legend will step into the Royal Rumble ring after 2014. How excited are you for this? Share your thoughts in the comment section.