In a stunning turn of events, former WWE superstar CM Punk made his long-awaited return to the wrestling ring at the WWE live event in MSG. This marked Punk's first WWE match since January 2014, and his first official match of any kind since his departure from AEW in August.

Punk's appearance at the MSG event served as a tune-up for his upcoming televised return to the ring, scheduled for the Royal Rumble premium live event next month. It was at the Royal Rumble match nearly a decade ago that Punk had his last WWE wrestling match.

Excitement filled the arena as Punk announced that he will be competing in the men's Royal Rumble match. The outcome of this match could potentially set Punk on a collision course with Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40.

Meanwhile, another return sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe as Sami Zayn made his comeback at the MSG live event. Zayn had been absent from WWE programming for the past three weeks, following his knee injury during a match against Drew McIntyre on the December 4 edition of Raw.

Zayn's return came in the form of teaming up with Jey Uso to face off against Damian Priest and Finn Balor for the undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Although Zayn and Uso were unsuccessful in capturing the titles, Zayn received a warm reception from the fans.

According to reports, Zayn had requested time off and was granted it by WWE, which led to his absence from television. With his return, speculation arises that Zayn may interfere in McIntyre's World Heavyweight Championship match against Seth Rollins on the upcoming Day 1 episode of Raw.

In other news, WWE appears to view Omos as a unique attraction moving forward. Standing at an impressive 7'3" and weighing 400 pounds, Omos has been featured predominantly in live events rather than televised matches. His last appearance on Raw or SmackDown was back in May, and his most recent televised match was during a SummerSlam battle royal in August.

WWE sees Omos as someone with a specialized role, similar to the legendary Andre the Giant. Utilizing his enormous size and strength, Omos has been showcased in quick matches at house shows, often squashing opponents like Akira Tozawa, R-Truth, and Johnny Gargano.

However, WWE has been cautious with Omos, aiming to protect his aura and not overexpose him. Thus, his appearances are carefully curated to maintain his mystique.

As the wrestling world eagerly awaits the Royal Rumble and the future of CM Punk and Sami Zayn unfolds, the role of Omos in WWE programming remains uncertain. Nevertheless, his distinctive presence continues to captivate audiences, leaving fans curious about what lies ahead for the imposing Superstar.

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