Dream match; last time ever? - WWE must book these 5 CM Punk approved feuds before it’s too late

When CM Punk made his shocking return to WWE at Survivor Series 2023, fans immediately began speculating about the possible dream matchups they never thought they'd see. One of those was Drew McIntyre, with whom Punk has been embroiled in a deeply personal rivalry since the beginning of 2024.

In a recent interview, CM Punk mentioned several wrestlers he would like to face during his current run with the company, including the legendary Rey Mysterio. He also expressed interest in working with younger stars like Rey’s son Dominik Mysterio, Ludwig Kaiser, and Chad Gable of American Made.

Here are five other major matches CM Punk discussed, which WWE should ensure take place before it’s too late.

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#5. Damian Priest

Damian Priest is one of the WWE Superstars with whom CM Punk has developed camaraderie since his return. The two often share photos of each other on social media, and Punk even attended the screening of Priest's documentary before SummerSlam.

Hence, it was no surprise when Punk named Priest one of the wrestlers he’d like to face. Interestingly, it was Punk's attack on Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 40 that allowed Damian Priest to capitalize and cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become the World Heavyweight Champion. If a feud between Punk and The Archer of Infamy ever materializes, it would be intriguing to see if this history is used to fuel their rivalry.

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#4. Gunther

Gunther vs. CM Punk is a dream match that fans never thought they'd see, especially before Punk's shocking return to WWE. However, it now seems that this matchup is becoming increasingly likely.

Punk has already stated that he has his eyes on The Ring General and the World Heavyweight Championship. All signs point to this being the direction WWE will head in once Punk’s heated feud with Drew McIntyre concludes at Bad Blood.

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#3. Randy Orton

CM Punk and Randy Orton have a lot of history together, most notably their memorable feud in 2011 when The Viper clashed with the leader of Nexus. Their rivalry culminated in a brilliant match at WrestleMania 27. At the time, the two had personal issues backstage, yet they still managed to deliver one of the best feuds of the year.

Now, it appears Punk and Orton have patched things up and become friends since The Best in the World's return. The Stamford-based company should capitalize on their history and ensure fans see this rivalry reignite on screens again.

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#2. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes and CM Punk are two of the most popular stars in professional wrestling right now, and a potential feud between them is highly exciting.

If both end up on the same show after the draft next year, this could become a major storyline for one of the world titles. It will be interesting to see how this potential rivalry develops, especially given their history in AEW before both returned to WWE.

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#1. John Cena

John Cena is arguably CM Punk's biggest rival in WWE. From the iconic Pipe-bomb promo to their five-star match at Money in the Bank in 2011, these two stars had one of the best feuds of their era.

With The Cenation Leader returning for one final run before retirement in 2025, the promotion needs to ensure this iconic rivalry gets one last chapter to its story.