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Here are four reasons why CM Punk may turn heel when he returns to WWE:
#4. RAW is stacked with a lot of babyfaces
Monday Night Raw boasts a rich and diverse roster filled with youngsters and veterans. However, the majority of the roster is filled with babyface stars. Whether it’s Roman Reigns, Jey Uso or Seth Rollins in the upper card, or Rey Mysterio, JeVon Evans and Penta in the mid-card, each of these is a babyface. Monday Night Raw therefore needs a credible heel, especially in the top tier scene, who could hang out with the main-event players.
And this could prompt CM Punk to return as a heel on the red brand. The Second City has been babyface for far too long, but the situation demands a change. With a new gimmick, he can deliver some incredible feuds and storylines with his villainous character upon his return. Punk can anchor the mainevent picture on Monday Night Raw, fulfilling the sheer gap of heels on the flagship show. It would be quite fascinating for the fans to see.
#3. Frustration at the state of the mainevent scene
Monday Night Raw’s mainevent picture is currently dominated by those superstars whom CM Punk despises. Roman Reigns and the Bloodline have taken full control and authority since the former won the World Heavyweight Championship. Besides, Jacob Fatu’s joining Regns’ faction has only strengthened the family dominance. Watching the very landscape he once ruled being monopolized by the Bloodline may prompt Punk to turn into a full-fledged rebel.
The Second City Saint may realize that he cannot take down Roman Reigns’ empire by himself if he continues to stick with his morals and ethics. As a result, CM Punk could officially embrace his dark side. Being a heel, it would give him a free hand to do all the malevolent things to make the Bloodline’s life miserable. Punk could challenge Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, but this time it could add exciting flavor to this feud with him being a ruthless heel.
#2. CM Punk molds into a heel naturally
A major reason CM Punk may embrace his villainous side upon his return is that he enjoys being a bad guy on screen. The Second City Saint gave some of the most memorable feuds of his career as a heel, whether it was his 2010 storyline with Rey Mysterio or his career-defining rivalry with John Cena. There’s no denying that Punk fits naturally as a heel and thrives with that character.
Therefore, WWE may look to recreate the same magic in 2026 by turning him into a despised villain. CM Punk can establish himself as a menace on Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown. He can feud with top babyfaces like Oba Femi, Penta, or Joe Hendry. Moreover, the 47-year-old can also form alliances with stars like Ethan Page or Dominik Mysterio. Apart from this, a heel Punk going after a babyface Reigns for the world title would be a sight to see.
#1. The eventual feud with Cody Rhodes can thrive
The biggest reason why CM Punk can become a heel is that he can go after Cody Rhodes without a second thought. A feud between the two stars is inevitable as WWE has teased it several times. But what may be stopping The Best in the World from going after his friend is his mutual respect and admiration for The Prodigal Son. However, the desire for gold can corrupt Punk and force him to turn on Rhodes, similar to what Randy Orton did.
The Second City Saint turning heel would make his much-awaited feud with Cody Rhodes very compelling regardless of when it happens. The two superstars, with two contrasting characters and different motives, can deliver an incredible storyline that may become the biggest highlight in WWE. Therefore, CM Punk turning heel upon his return will help the company lay the groundwork for his long-awaited clash with The American Nightmare.
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