"CM Punk and Randy Orton's WWE Comebacks Propel 'Survivor Series: War Games' to Unprecedented Success"

CM Punk and Randy Orton's returns to WWE at "Survivor Series: War Games" helped set records for highest viewership, largest gate, and best merchandise sales in the event's 37-year history. Orton returned after back surgery, participating in the War Games match and interrupting Damian Priest's cash-in attempt. Punk's return, his first WWE appearance since 2014, generated massive fan excitement and garnered millions of views on social media. WWE declared the event a success and announced that the next premium live event will be the Royal Rumble in January.