THE BEST IN THE WORLD RETURNS
SUMMARY – As the Chicago Native Phil Brooks returns to the wrestling world we see what has been happening the last 8 years and what the future holds for him. Making new enemies and friends along the way.
DISCLAIMER – I do not own any of the characters from the wrestling, except for those I will own who will be identifiable when reading this. This story is purely a work of fiction for our entertainment it does contain some of the issues faced by CM Punk that he had to deal with, but only in the 1st chapter if I can't put that in please let me know and I can rectify, after that it entirely a work of fiction and made up. Any songs, brands etc mentioned belong to their respective owners.
WARNING - there may be some strong language and scenes of a sexual nature during this piece of work.
As 'Cult of Personality' blasted out of the speakers preparing everyone for the entrance of the latest AEW match, in which after a 8 year hiatus and a full year back in a high profile sports entertainment Phil Brooks aka CM Punk made his way down the ring soaking up the atmosphere from the huge crowd surrounding him with his championship belt draped around his waist. He still couldn't take it in the shock of when he first made his return back to the big stage in 2021 in his hometown of Chicago how much the crowd and fans where behind him and so glad to have back where he belonged. As he approached the ring watching Chris Jericho pace around the inside waiting on him to enter, he looked around at all the signs and merchandise people were wearing bearing his name and logo, ice creams he had requested being waved in the air and them chanting his name he realised he was finally home.
8 years ago…..
A tired and worn out Phil walked away after the WWE Royal Rumble in 2014 knowing he wouldn't be back. "You have shackled me, you have creatively stifled me, you have made this a very toxic environment, I no longer want to be here" he said to Triple H and Stephanie as he walked away from the sport he had grown up loving and fighting to get to the top of.
After tireless nights and days fighting his way to top only to be blown to the side for those who he considered part timers or ass kissers to take the top spot and lime light, leaving those who bled sweat and tears as well as young talent kicked to the kerb. Issues had arisen back a few years but came to a head when after the Royal Rumble the previous year instead of having him fight the Rock to regain the title he had lost they decided against that and go for the usual and same old rivalry of Rock v Cena at Wrestlemania, thinking that this time would be his chance to finally headline Wrestlemania, a spot which he longed for and was well deserved. They did try to appease him with pitching him up against the Undertaker and although he was fond of Mark and would enjoy being in a match with him he knew it was just a ploy to try and keep him happy. Even though they stole the show that night stealing John Cena and The Rocks thunder he still wasn't in a happy place. It didn't help both that he was still healing from his knee surgery and didn't get the right amount of time to recuperate prior partake in a big match. It was during his time he eventually got after this to rest that he done some real thinking about his future in the WWE business.
Deciding to give it another chance he came back and had great bout with Chris Jericho. Then yet again another setback despite being excited about his next match at Summerslam with Brock Lesnar it was what was to happen did not make him anymore happier than what he was and then to pitch him up against an animal like Ryback really stung, he felt he was being made a mockery of.
As the Royal Rumble approached wanted to prove to them he was still a contender and they were making a big mistake dismissing him for the big matches. But that night things didn't go to plan and he suffered a concussion to which no one cared about despite his protests. After he was brought up the back of the arena and seen by the medical team and dismissed saying he was okay he went to the executive office and spoke to Triple H and Stephanie. He walked away dejected and let down by people who didn't care.
