8. He's Moved On From Wrestling

Whenever a wrestler departs WWE, the first question that pops into any fan's mind is if and when they're coming back. CM Punk has been no exception. As soon as he left in January, fans began to speculate when we could see him back in the squared circle. The March 3 Raw in Chicago? WrestleMania 30? Payback? As more time passed, the more fans began to realize that the chances of him ever returning were getting slimmer. For months, Punk made no indication that he's indefinitely done with wrestling. It wasn't until just recently that he finally broke his silence. Punk revealed on Colt Cabana's "Art of Wrestling" podcast he has no intentions of having a working relationship with WWE ever again. He didn't want to rule out a return to wrestling if only because he didn't want to break his word if he ever does. However, he made it clear that it's way too soon for him to being involved with it. In the meantime, he's been busy with a variety of different projects. From hosting award shows and working with Marvel on Thor comics, Punk's post-WWE appearances in the media have kept him relevant despite no longer being a Raw regular. With a run in UFC on the horizon, Punk has more than enough on his plate for the foreseeable future.
Graham Matthews
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Since 2008, Graham has been a diehard pro wrestling fan and, in 2010, he combined his passions for WWE and writing when he joined Bleacher Report. Equipped with a master's in journalism, Graham has contributed to WhatCulture, FanSided's Daily DDT, Sports Betting Dime, and GateHouse Media. Along the way, he has conducted interviews with wrestling superstars like Chris Jericho, Edge, Goldberg, Christian, Diamond Dallas Page, Jim Ross, Adam Cole, Tessa Blanchard, Ryback, and Nick Aldis among others.
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