Booking CM Punk's WWE Return

4. Post-SS Raw

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The following night on Raw, we find out Triple H and Vince McMahon - desperate for Punk's return - told their former star to name his price (which is what they're going to have to do in real-life, anyway, so they might as well be upfront about it).

And what he asked for, apart from a rockstar return and control of Monday Night Raw*, was the headline spot of WrestleMania 34. In return, he agreed to a certain number of appearances between now and then - to help Trips and Vince boost their flagging ratings.

*His beating up Roman and Joe the previous night would have voided any possibility of their respective sides taking control, leaving the authority position open for Punk (plus, Vince owns the company, so he can pretty much do whatever he wants).

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