5 former WWE Superstars that should be welcomed back with open arms

Modified May 24, 2018 05:29 GMT

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#1 CM Punk

By the end of 2013, it was clear that CM Punk was completely burnt out with all things WWE related. Some will speculate that it was attributed to the on-off love-hate affair that he had with Mr. McMahon, while others simply suggest Punk was bored with the business.

Let's be honest, Punk had nothing left to prove and he had accomplished everything and more, that anyone could have ever predicted for his future. Maybe he was just ready for a new challenge. Well, that challenge came by way of Mickey Gall via a perfectly executed rear-naked chokehold at the two-minute mark, during their highly anticipated bout at UFC 203.

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The fact of the matter is that MMA is a speciality sport, designed for a special type of people. Professional MMA is for someone who has spent their life honing their fighting skills, not necessarily for a fan of the sport, who happens to be a WWE Superstar. Simply put, CM Punk was nowhere near ready for the octagon.

At the end of the day, CM Punk is a showman. He is a brash, rude, unforgiving sports entertainer. There's nothing wrong with that.

In fact, we welcome that type of individual, and if the day would come where Phillip Brooks decides he wants to once again live at the top of the food chain in the world of professional wrestling, well, not only should the fans welcome him back, but any and everyone inside of WWE's headquarters should be happy to have him back as well.

About the author

Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram