Top three stars who could return to challenge CM Punk for WWE World Heavyweight Championship
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CM Punk could face these WWE legends!
This week’s WWE Monday Night RAW opened with CM Punk, the new World Heavyweight Champion, standing tall before an electric crowd. But as is often the case in WWE, celebrations never last long.
Logan Paul interrupted the champion, declaring that if anyone deserves a title shot, it’s him. The segment quickly spiralled into chaos when Paul Heyman appeared, flanked by Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, the emerging faction known as The Vision.
Heyman warned Logan Paul to step aside if he valued his safety. Yet by the end of the night, it was Paul who shocked everyone, betraying Punk with a brass-knuckle punch to the jaw.
Handing the weapon to Heyman, Paul seemingly aligned himself with The Vision and the faction’s power continues to grow. But who could be next to join them and challenge CM Punk for his gold?
Here are three WWE superstars who could make a shocking return to confront the champion.
Randy Orton
Randy Orton’s absence from WWE television has only fueled speculation about his next move. With Survivor Series: WarGames approaching, The Viper could make a thunderous return this time as the newest member of The Vision. A heel turn for Orton has been rumored for weeks, and joining forces with Heyman would give his character a dangerous new edge.
Orton’s history with Punk runs deep, dating back to their bitter rivalry over a decade ago. A renewed feud between two of WWE’s most cunning ring generals would be box-office gold.
Whether leading The Vision inside WarGames or stepping up for a one-on-one title match, Orton’s return would instantly raise the stakes for CM Punk’s championship reign.
Brock Lesnar
Few names inspire fear quite like Brock Lesnar. After decimating John Cena earlier this year, Lesnar has been off-screen, but whispers suggest his return is imminent and possibly under Heyman’s guidance once again. Their alliance has defined eras, and reuniting them under The Vision would give the faction unmatched power.
Lesnar and Punk share a storied past, having faced each other in one of the most brutal matches of the 2010s. Bringing that rivalry back, this time with the world title on the line, would make for an explosive clash. If Lesnar returns before Survivor Series, expect chaos and perhaps a brutal ambush that leaves Punk questioning who he can trust.
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Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns hasn’t been seen since his loss to Bronson Reed at Wrestlepalooza, after which he stormed off in frustration with The Usos. His silence since then has only added to the intrigue.
A return as a heel aligned with Paul Heyman would make perfect sense, Heyman could crown Reigns as the true “leader” of The Vision, replacing The Bloodline with a more ruthless successor faction.
A Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk feud would be headline-worthy on any stage. The two have history, personal animosity, and now, the perfect story to reignite their rivalry. Reigns going after Punk’s World Heavyweight Championship would be a blockbuster development that could define WWE’s next era.
What happened between CM Punk and Logan Paul on WWE RAW?
Logan Paul betrayed CM Punk during the main event, striking him with brass knuckles and joining Paul Heyman’s faction, The Vision.
When could we see one of these major returns?
With WWE Survivor Series: WarGames on the horizon, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, or Roman Reigns could return as early as next week’s WWE RAW in Boston.
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