WWE star Jinder Mahal has offered his honest opinion on the return of CM Punk to the company.
The controversial superstar made a dramatic comeback at November's Survivor Series show, nine years after last appearing for WWE and has since been placed in a main event programme opposite Seth Rollins.
Punk's return, having spent most of his time away voicing his dissatisfaction with the company and its current roster, has spilt fans and talent, and the former WWE Champion Mahal has admitted he has varying views on him being back in the fold.
“You know, I have mixed emotions (about CM Punk’s WWE return)". He told WWE India on Instagram.
"The fan in me is excited. Excited for CM Punk’s return. I’m excited for the matches, I’m excited to get in the ring with CM Punk.
But, I do see Seth’s point because I was there in WWE when CM Punk was in WWE the last time and Seth (Rollins) also has a point.
“But, nonetheless, let’s see what CM Punk does, let’s see his attitude, let’s see his reaction."
Mahal has already enjoyed a stellar start to 2024, having returned to WWE TV himself on the Day 1 episode of Raw in a segment with The Rock and is set to lock horns with Rollins in a World Heavyweight Championship bout on tonight's show, and overall he's excited to see if Punk can still hang with WWE's current roster.
Adding: “Let’s see if he offers the opportunity to younger superstars. Let’s see. Overall, I’m excited but, I can see Seth’s point. But, at the same time, we have a new generation of fans.
“Some people haven’t seen CM Punk before and this is the first time they’re seeing CM Punk.
“But, CM Punk is one of the all-time greats and I’m curious to see if he still has it. So let’s find out.”