CM Punk walked out eight years ago and is yet to make his return
#1. CM Punk walks out of WWE - January 27th, 2014
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CM Punk took part in the 2014 Royal Rumble match before then making the decision to walk out of WWE the following night.
Punk later released a podcast where he noted all of his issues with the company, including the fact that he was struggling with a Staph Infection. WWE went on to fire CM Punk a few months later in April when it became clear that he was in breach of contract.
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Punk was made aware that he had been fired on the day of his wedding day to fellow superstar AJ Lee.
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Punk remained out of the ring for more than seven years before returning with AEW in 2021.
Also on this day, John Cena won two Royal Rumble matches, his first coming in 2008 when he was able to eliminate Triple H to book his place in WrestleMania's main event.
Cena later won the 2013 Royal Rumble match, this time going on to book his place in the WrestleMania main event against The Rock.
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Phillipa Mariee
Phillipa is a WWE writer for Sportskeeda. She is also a mother, wrestler, dancer, former actress and a Seth Rollins fan. She is a retired wrestler, dancer, and at one-time enjoyed boxing.
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