CM PUNK AND Randy Orton are poised to be disrupters in WWE in 2024. But is that simply a swerve by a company that obviously has long-laid plans for WrestleMania 40? Why should we believe that two men in their mid-40s—who have been plagued by recent injuries—will truly affect the direction of WWE?
Aren’t we going to see Universal champion Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes in a WrestleMania rematch? And why would WWE invest in Punk at the expense of Seth Rollins?
All these questions suggest the potential volatility of the sport in the coming year. Let’s take a look at how the comebacks of these veterans are going, and then examine the discouraging prospects of two other superstars.
First, CM Punk’s “Welcome Back” tour continues. His red-carpet rollout hasn’t been quite as lengthy as , but we’re experiencing all the “firsts” of his latest WWE stint, including his first appearances on , , and . The night after Christmas, it was “OMG” in MSG, as Punk wrestled at New York’s Madison Square Garden for the first time
