CM Punk Brings Back This Fire Burns

Punk revived his iconic entrance at Worlds Collide

Summary

– CM Punk entered to This Fire Burns for the first time in years

– Punk wore his Straight Edge Society mask and a custom poncho

– He teamed with Rey Mysterio and El Grande Americano for the win

CM Punk spent the past year insisting that This Fire Burns would not return. Then WWE Worlds Collide gave fans exactly the entrance they had been waiting for.

Punk walked out to Killswitch Engage’s song during the September 26 event, marking the theme’s first return in years. He embraced the nostalgia by wearing his Straight Edge Society mask and a custom poncho while the crowd sang along.

Punk appeared to enjoy every second of the reaction, mouthing the lyrics as he made his way to the ring. The entrance was a major departure from his comments during a 2025 GQ interview, in which he explained that Cult of Personality had become too important to his WWE legacy.

The return was especially notable because Punk had previously discussed fighting to secure Cult of Personality during contract negotiations with Vince McMahon. Despite those comments, Worlds Collide allowed Punk to revisit one of the most memorable presentations of his career.

The nostalgic entrance also ended with a victory. Punk teamed with Rey Mysterio and El Grande Americano to defeat JD McDonagh, Omos, and Dominik Mysterio, giving fans a classic theme and a win to close out the moment.