Injured WWE star returns after 6 months to join 'unstoppable' group
The 36-year-old Australian superstar has been out of action for six months after suffering a broken foot when he jumped off the top of the WarGames cage at Survivor Series in November 2024.
This weekend he made his presence felt as he attacked CM Punk, costing the Second City Saint and his partner Sami Zayn the match against Rollins and Bron Breakker.
After the bell, he got the ring and hugged the Visionary before unleashing another attack – and a brutal Tsunami – on Punk
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Michael Cole pointed out he has joined the 'unstoppable' group led by Rollins, which already featured former International Champion Breakker, and Hall of Famer Paul Heyman.
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