Also if Punk eventually returns to the ring the hardcore fans may want him pushed stronger than WWE does. Then we're basically back to square one like in 2011-2013 years where there were underling problems. Btw, I'm not saying a guy who is 41 should be the main guy or anything but his fans are obviously vocal and ferocious.
thats why if he does come back I think it will one time type deals with other top guys. Sorta like Goldberg the last few years
also Punk didn't say "make Roman look good" he was repeating what Michael Hayes told him before TLC 2013. Far as I know he hasn't repeated it anywhere else but the Colt interview