Adam Pearce to bring back 27-year veteran to face Dominik Mysterio for a World Title shot? Exploring the possibility
Dominik Mysterio defeated Damian Priest this week on RAW and earned himself a future World Title opportunity. As of now, he is believed to be the next in line for the World Heavyweight Championship. However, WWE could unravel a massive plot twist. Adam Pearce might bring back a renowned veteran to face Dirty Dom for a shot at the coveted title.
The superstar in question is CM Punk, who has been a stalwart in this industry for 27 years. It is noteworthy that WWE never officially mentioned that the winner of the Dominik vs. Priest match would face Gunther next. The company did acknowledge that Mysterio has earned a "future" World Title opportunity, but it did not officially make him The Ring General's next challenger.
Therefore, CM Punk might make his return on the RAW after Crown Jewel to express his intentions to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. With Dominik Mysterio in the same race for the World Title after proving his worth this week on RAW, it could lead to a quandary with both superstars vying for the same thing.
As a result, Adam Pearce could book a Number One Contender's match between Punk and Mysterio, with the winner getting a shot at Gunther's coveted title at Survivor Series: WarGames. There is a high possibility of the RAW GM pitting The Best in the World against The Judgment Day member to determine the next challenger for the championship.
The Best in the World might also emerge victorious in this potential match and go on to face The Ring General. Previously, there were reports that WWE was planning a blockbuster match between Gunther and CM Punk for this year's Survivor Series. Therefore, it also sparks the possibility of the two superstars starting a feud for the World Heavyweight Championship on RAW after Crown Jewel.
Although the chances are high, it is mere speculation at this point. Only time will tell whether Dominik Mysterio gets a shot at the World Heavyweight Champion or CM Punk returns to take that spot.
Adam Pearce to punish Dominik Mysterio for his potential actions at Crown Jewel?
Dominik Mysterio might play a significant role in the Crown Jewel Women's Championship match between Liv Morgan and Nia Jax, as he could try to interfere. Due to his potential involvement in that high-profile match, Adam Pearce might punish him on the RAW after the Saudi spectacle.
Mysterio could make a shocking interference during that match and cost The Irresistible Force. Although it might lead to Morgan's victory, it could frustrate Pearce due to the 27-year-old influencing the outcome of the high-stakes match. As a result, the RAW General Manager could make his World Title aspirations far more difficult.
Adam Pearce could make him go through a Number One Contender's Match, as discussed above, to get a shot at Gunther's title. This could ultimately provide the rationale for Pearce bringing back CM Punk to confront Dominik Mysterio on RAW. Additionally, this would allow WWE to get a reason to strip him of the opportunity and put The Best in the World in the title picture.
The chances of this scenario playing out are relatively high. Therefore, it will be quite intriguing to see how things the story will develop for Dominik Mysterio, especially with a World Heavyweight Title opportunity potentially in his grasp.