CM Punk’s WWE Return: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True

10. His Return Is "Too Safe"

This is a valid concern following Monday's episode of Raw.

Punk stood in-ring to close out the show and pretty much said he was going to toe the party line like never before. Obviously, he didn't outright say those words, but the man might as well have graciously thanked Triple H for the opportunity and promised to be a good boy for the duration of his new contract.

Here's the thing: Some fans out there adore CM Punk's rebellious streak. They like that drama and intrigue follows him everywhere he goes, and they're looking forward to more of the same (within reason) in WWE. Anything else could be deemed "too safe" by those people, and that won't satisfy them.

This is a tough one for Trips to get right. On one hand, he needs to make sure Punk knows what's expected of him and who he represents. On the other, stripping away all the fire from Punk is like telling peak era 'Stone Cold' not to use middle fingers.