Kevin Owens discusses WWE comebacks of Randy Orton and CM Punk

The WWE Survivor Series: WarGames marked the comeback of two significant WWE figures – Randy Orton and CM Punk. Although Orton’s return was anticipated, CM Punk’s arrival was a notable surprise for both the WWE Universe and his fellow colleagues. In a recent interview with James Williams “WWE SmackDown” star Kevin Owens expressed his thoughts on the returns of both Orton and Punk.

Kevin Owens expressed joy and appreciation for Randy Orton’s return to WWE, emphasizing Orton’s positive impact on morale and performance in the locker room. Owens praised Orton not just as a fantastic performer and legend but as a natural leader who elevates the team without explicitly claiming the role. He highlighted the competitive atmosphere that emerges when Orton is present, noting that everyone steps up their game. Overall, Owens sees Orton as a valuable asset and positive influence in the WWE locker room.

“I love Randy. I’m so happy he’s back and he’s much-needed. To me, having him around in the locker room is an absolute positive,” Owens said of Orton. “Besides the fact that he’s a fantastic performer and he’s a legend, there’s some people that are just good to have around. He’s good to have around. He’s good for the morale. There are people now, which is what I love about our locker room currently, that are leaders without saying, ‘I’m a leader.’ They don’t need to [say it], they just are. Randy’s one of them, so when he’s around, everybody just steps up their game just because Randy Orton is here, and I love it,” Owens said.

Kevin Owens on CM Punk’s return

Kevin Owens expressed a concise view on CM Punk’s WWE comeback, emphasizing the desire to enjoy work. After their returns at Survivor Series: WarGames, both Randy Orton and CM Punk appeared on “WWE Raw.” Orton, in his opening promo, was interrupted by Rhea Ripley, a Judgment Day member, and later secured a victory against Dominik Mysterio.

Punk closed the show with his first WWE promo in nearly a decade, declaring his return home and expressing the intent to make money. These developments marked significant moments in WWE, generating excitement among fans and setting the stage for their respective storylines.