CM Punk Reflects on WWE Return Anniversary with Seth Rollins’ Middle Finger Photo

CM Punk is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his unforgettable WWE return, and he’s doing it in true Punk fashion—by posting a photo of Seth Rollins flipping him off from last year’s Survivor Series. The post, shared on Instagram, highlights the rollercoaster year he’s had since making his shocking comeback to the wrestling world.

“Happy one year anniversary of my return to WWE,” Punk captioned the now-iconic image of Rollins flipping him the bird during the closing moments of Survivor Series 2023. “Thank you to all the fans for waiting, chanting my name for years, and carrying me on this journey. Thank you to my family and friends backstage for the warmth and continued support. Thank you Paul, Nick, and Bruce for the trust and making it all happen. Love you all! We are just getting started! ❤️”

Punk’s return on November 25, 2023, at Chicago’s Allstate Arena was nothing short of historic. The moment capped off a decade-long absence from WWE and came just two months after his departure from AEW. Fans erupted as the self-proclaimed “Best in the World” made his way to the ring, and Seth Rollins’ reaction—caught flipping the bird—instantly became a meme-worthy moment.

Reflecting on the past year, Punk’s post is as much about gratitude as it is about his unapologetically fiery persona. He thanked fans, friends, and WWE management, including Paul Levesque, Nick Khan, and Bruce Prichard, for making his comeback possible.

Despite a triceps tear at the 2024 Royal Rumble sidelining him for months, Punk hasn’t slowed down. From headline-grabbing promos to high-stakes rivalries, he’s made his presence felt in WWE. Now, as he gears up for a massive WarGames match at this year’s Survivor Series, Punk seems more determined than ever to prove he’s still the “Best in the World.”

The middle-finger photo perfectly encapsulates Punk’s journey over the past year: raw, controversial, and impossible to ignore. It’s a snapshot of a moment that reignited his career and cemented his return as one of the most talked-about events in wrestling history.

What do you think of CM Punk’s first year back in WWE? Has he lived up to the hype, or is the best still to come? Let us know in the comments and join the conversation!