Former 8-time WWE Champion's wife to return after 3221 days to set up dream match with Rhea Ripley? Exploring potential storyline

Rhea Ripley has been dominating the WWE Women's Division over the past nine months and has gone through every challenger that has been put in her path.

Fans have recently linked CM Punk and Rhea Ripley together since the former champion has liked a number of her updates, and images of the two together have been shared online. It would be an interesting scenario if Punk was able to align with Rhea Ripley and push for the return of AJ Lee.

The former Divas Champion retired from the business back in April 2015 and has since remained away from the ring, but her recent Instagram activity has shown that she is able to bump if she needs to and could make an appearance at The Royal Rumble.

Lee noted that her husband's WWE departure and her injury were the main catalysts behind her decision to retire almost a decade ago. Now that Punk is back, it could allow Lee to return, and even if she isn't able to win the Women's Royal Rumble, the winner of the match could choose Iyo Sky, and she could then battle Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania in April.

Will CM Punk join forces with Rhea Ripley and The Judgment Day on WWE RAW?

Ripley has a history of offering Judgment Day's services to WWE stars who need assistance on Monday Night RAW. The likes of Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins have already been approached, so it won't be long until CM Punk is potentially added to the list.

If Punk does turn heel and join forces with Ripley in order to become a force to be reckoned with on RAW, his wife's return to take down The Eradicator would definitely gain momentum.

Punk has been in groups before and once led his own stable. He could lead The Judgment Day if given the chance, and it seems that he would be happy with a group backing him.

Will CM Punk joining forces with Ripley allow his wife AJ Lee to finally return to WWE? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.