Former WWE Champion CM Punk will return to AEW programming on June 17, 2023, at the debut episode of Collision. However, the ticket sales following the announcement of his return have led certain fans to wonder if Shane McMahon could boost the gate for Tony Khan instead.The Second City Saint has not been seen in All Elite Wrestling since September last year when he dropped his now-infamous rant during the post-All Out media scrum. While he was nursing an injury, Tony Khan allegedly suspended the former WWE Champion along with Ace Steel, the Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega.CM Punk was always in the news despite his absence, with no clear indication of his future with AEW or wrestling in general. Those rumors were finally put to rest when Tony Khan announced on a recent episode of Dynamite that the Voice of the Voiceless will return on the premiere of Collision.Despite the announcement, ticket sales for the subsequent episodes of Collision were not boosted. This was an unexpected development, and some fans joked that if Shane McMahon were to appear instead, the sales could be boosted more.You can check out some of the reactions below:EliteRockers©@EliteClubSOBCM Punk ain't helping to boost the ticket sales???I think it's time for Tony to sign the REAL BEST IN THE WORLD.7810CM Punk ain't helping to boost the ticket sales???I think it's time for Tony to sign the REAL BEST IN THE WORLD. https://t.co/82ySIVtUQuChester Copperpot@IHaveTheKeyLol@EliteClubSOB This would put aew as a serious contender@EliteClubSOB This would put aew as a serious contenderJake@NotJabz@EliteClubSOB Shane purchases AEW@EliteClubSOB Shane purchases AEWseth rollins is the best@Angie_wrestling@EliteClubSOB This will make AEW bigger than WWE@EliteClubSOB This will make AEW bigger than WWEAustin Blackjack@AustinL30622799@EliteClubSOB @shanemcmahon vs @CMPunk best in the world vs best in the world@EliteClubSOB @shanemcmahon vs @CMPunk best in the world vs best in the worldPete@Petewrestling@EliteClubSOB Would be interesting to see who gets injured first lol@EliteClubSOB Would be interesting to see who gets injured first lolShane McMahon was reportedly fired from WWE after his involvement in the 2022 Men's Royal Rumble. However, he returned over a year later at WrestleMania 39 alongside Snoop Dogg. He faced The Miz in an impromptu match where he tore his quad muscle and was unable to continue.Former WWE star Matt Hardy commented on CM Punk's return to AEWMatt Hardy was one of the many people within the wrestling industry to comment on CM Punk's return.The former WWE Tag Team Champion opened up on Tony Khan's announcement on the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast."CM Punk is a huge star, and him coming back is a big deal. It's going to be very interesting to see the kind of reaction he gets. When the Young Bucks were in Chicago, they were getting booed out of the building. It'll be interesting to see Punk's reaction, considering how smart the AEW fans are," Matt Hardy said. [H/T WrestlingInc]It remains to be seen how the soft roster split will work out with respect to AEW Dynamite and Collision. However, the 6-time WWE World Champion's first feud after his return will surely pique fans' interest.