Fastlane 2023 CM Punk: 3 Ways WWE can reference CM Punk at Fastlane 2023 ahead of his potential return

The anticipation of CM Punk's return is palpable among fans, thanks to WWE's continuous teasing of his potential comeback. Moreover, in the recent go-home edition of WWE SmackDown ahead of Fastlane, the company once again hinted at the return of the 'Best in the World' while promoting Seth Rollins's Last Man Standing match against Shinsuke Nakamura at the Premium Live Event.

With all these hints and teasers, it seems like Punk is getting closer to making his WWE comeback. That said, let's explore three ways the company might reference CM Punk at Fastlane.

#3. Seth Rollins might use CM Punk's signature moves during his match at Fastlane 2023

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One of the ways the company might drop a potential reference to Punk could be through Seth Rollins himself. WWE has often incorporated references to Punk in The Visionary's segments from the initial stages. So, the company might again utilize Rollins to refer to the former AEW star.

The World Heavyweight Champion might either incorporate a move from Punk's repertoire or refer to himself as the 'Best in the World' if he retains his championship over Shinsuke Nakamura.

#2. A cryptic video package during the show

Another way WWE might drop a potential teaser for Punk is through a cryptic video package during the Premium Live event. A vignette has the potential to generate massive buzz among fans, especially if there is even a small reference to Punk.

If this scenario unfolds, it could eventually confirm that Punk might be returning to WWE. The ideal location for such an event could be this year's Survivor Series show, which will be held in Chicago, Punk's hometown.

#1. Random reference to CM Punk's Ring of Honor promos

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Referring to his ROH promos seems to be the most suitable way to provide a CM Punk reference during Fastlane 2023. Despite these segments being infamous, fans can connect the dots, showing their keen interest in his potential return to the company.

Moreover, WWE has also used some of Punk's Ring of Honor promos in previous editions of both RAW and SmackDown. Additionally, WWE could randomly drop lines during commentary, as Corey Graves did on the latest episode of the blue brand.

Even a random reference to Punk will likely catch fans' attention during the Fastlane Premium Live event.

About the author

Rohan is a WWE features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently pursuing an LLB degree, he also works as a South Cinema writer for ComingSoon and also runs a successful YouTube channel called Wrestling Hindi News, where he covers the latest updates from pro wrestling. His channel currently has over 110,000 subscribers.

Rohan’s passion for pro wrestling led him to venture into taking up writing for it professionally. He ensures the accuracy and relevance in his content by leveraging his active engagement in the professional wrestling world via his YouTube channel.

Rohan’s favorite wrestler is Roman Reigns because of the level of success Reigns has achieved in WWE while battling leukemia. As per him, The Tribal Chief proves you can achieve anything if you want. If he could back to the Attitude Era, he would want to manage Stone Cold Steve Austin.

While not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Rohan actively engages in creating various other content on YouTube, covering non-wrestling topics such as gaming, roasting, and more. He also likes to read books and novels.

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Edited by Angana Roy