9. He Has A Close Relationship With Vince McMahon
CM Punk doesn't get on with Stephanie McMahon. Similarly he has strained relations with Triple H. However, one man he does have a strong personal relationship with is Vince McMahon. Punk commented to Ariel Helwani in a January
interview that he is close to the WWE Chairman. This relationship is on a personal level and they often used to text each other - even sharing chats at four AM in the morning. Its weird, because I dont ever sleep and I know he doesnt either, so Ill text him at like four in the morningHe gives me insomnia tips sometimes. Punk stated to Helwani, Its funnyIts weird because I go through a cycle where I just kind of stay out of the way and I dont talk to anybody, but then I realise I do have this ability to communicate with Vince McMahon." While the two men aren't currently speaking, their historical friendship could be a factor in bridges getting mended. Indeed, reports in February stated that Vince was all for getting Punk to return. Once the Chairman cools off he might put the phone call in to his former champion, just like he did when he reconciled with Steve Austin in 2002. When the chairman calls, you always listen.