10 Dream Opponents For CM Punk In WWE

10. Matt Riddle

This might seem like an odd first choice on the surface, but stick with it.

Both CM Punk and Matt Riddle have MMA experience. Of course, the quality of their fights differed, but that doesn't alter the fact both appeared on UFC cards. This is something WWE could use to promote a match between the pair if Punk did return.

It wouldn't be anyone's first pick, but it could be handy to creative should Punk stick around for more than just one or two marquee blockbusters. Hearing the smart-arsed stylings of CM on the mic would fire Riddle up, and it'd bring that side of him to the fore again. Y'know, the p*ssed off dude who warred with Seth Rollins, not the fun-loving stoner.

WWE could even go one step further by putting these guys in the 'Fight Pit' and presenting it as some MMA rekindling. Just don't go 'Brawl For All' by promoting shoot elements or Riddle will destroy Punk. Let's be honest here, Mr. Brooks was never the next Ultimate Fighter.

Recent events probably render this a remote possibility, but Riddle always seems to get more chances than most.