WWE’s whopping merchandise revenue on CM Punk’s first night back revealed 

CM Punk's signing proves to be a successful one for the WWE, as the merchandise sales touched six figures on the night of his shocking return.

WWE’s whopping merchandise revenue on CM Punk’s first night back revealed 

CM Punk (via WWE)

CM Punk‘s return to the WWE was beneficial to both him and the company. When he came back to WWE, it became the most-watched video on the company’s social media platforms. In addition to that, reports reveal that the Stamford-based promotion generated an astonishing amount of merchandise revenue the night he returned.

As per the PWInsider Elite Show, Punk’s merchandise sales were in six figures the night he returned to WWE. A few weeks before his return, many fans noticed that his merchandise was available on the WWE UK shop. Therefore, it was evident that fans were going to buy a lot of merchandise for the superstar they loved and missed for many years.

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The night after he returned, he made an appearance on Monday Night Raw and gave a promo. The same episode of Raw drew 1.884 million viewers and 0.65 in the key demo. This was the highest key demo rating since the Raw after WrestleMania 39. Without a doubt, he has proven to be a big draw for TV ratings and social media engagement. Also, he is currently on top in terms of merchandise sales.

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Fans are expecting a huge boost in ratings again after two bitter rivals, Seth Rollins and Punk, came face-to-face for the first time. The Second City Saint declared he would be participating in the Royal Rumble match. It will be interesting to see whether he challenges Rollins or Roman Reigns for a match in the main event of WrestleMania.

Mickie James reacts to CM Punk name-dropping her on Raw

CM Punk made an appearance on the latest episode of Raw to finally decide which brand he would sign with. During the promo, Punk went down memory lane and recalled wrestling in the same building in his early days with Mickie James. However, Punk’s in-ring work was met with criticism, and WWE officials sent him back to OVW, the company’s then-developmental show.

CM Punk and Mickie James
CM Punk and Mickie James (via Wrestling News)
A lot of people don't know this but I debuted in this building. I had Mickie James on my arm, true story. we walked down that ramp, went into the ring and it was so good. I went back and they said, 'We're sending you to Louisville, Kentucky, have fun in OVW.
CM Punk addressing the WWE Universe on Raw

James took to Twitter and sent a heartwarming message with a picture of her and Punk walking down the ramp. Moreover, she referred to the Straight Edge Superstar as a ‘brother’. James’ husband, Nick Aldis, is a SmackDown general manager. Ironically, Punk won’t be working under him as he signed the contract with the Red brand.

That's my brother. That's my friend.
Mickie James on CM Punk

Many fans believe that, despite not being in the company, James will make a special appearance at the Royal Rumble. A potential comeback is more possible now that Aldis is working for WWE. Meanwhile, Punk has already set his ultimate goal: to win the Royal Rumble and finally accomplish his dream of headlining WrestleMania.

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