Bully went on to explain that even if McIntyre did return to the arena, the two most likely wouldn't have been able to engage physically because of their ongoing injuries. Therefore whether or not McIntyre came back, the result would've probably still been unsatisfying.

At least if Punk was the heel in this feud, Bully reasoned, the entire perspective of the segment changes because "The Best in the World" could allow McIntyre to storm back into the building, wait for him to get to the ring and then as a true heel would, leave as soon as McIntyre got too close.

It still remains unclear when McIntyre and Punk will both be healthy, but WWE does seem interested in telling a long-term story for their match.