5 things WWE can do to catch fans off guard 

#1 The return of CM Punk

WWE bringing CM Punk could rock the wrestling world, or at least break the internet.

CM Punk! CM Punk!

Believe it or not, those chants are still a mainstay during WWE shows and even some other promotions, including AEW. The Chicago crowds, as you may expect are even louder when the changing begins. While they don't have the same force that they once did and the chant is far more infrequent, Punk's name is still used as a reminder to the company of when fans are unhappy. It's become an odd rallying cry of sorts and can be fun to participate in under the right circumstances.

With that being said, WWE would be well-served to bring The Second City Saint back to the squared circle. Making that happen would probably require a large pay day, CM Punk's WrestleMania main event dream match and probably more than a few apologies, but it could be well worth it.

Think about it! WWE bringing back CM Punk would be the one guaranteed way to shock The WWE Universe to their very core. While there are still a ton of people who want it to happen, most fans have likely resigned themselves that he's never coming back. If it does happen, though, it could renew so much faith in the product depending on the manner in which he returns. The company could script the return in a way that makes it look like an invasion of sorts and even allow him to, much like during the infamous "pipe bomb" promo, air the grievances he had in a moment that might actually have a chance to catch ligthing in a bottle for a second time.

WWE may have to take a bit of egg on the face in order to pull it off, but Punk's return would be something that echoes one of the promotion's most famous taglines: "Anything can happen in WWE!"