10 WWE Superstars That TNA Unsuccessfully Tried To Sign

But perhaps the most amazing approach that TNA have unsuccessfully made for a former WWE star is that which took place at the end of last year when they made a play for CM Punk. As reported by Wrestling Inc:

This was done similar to how they reached out to Alberto Del Rio, through an intermediary who is friends with Punk. The idea pitched was said to be a huge deal for Punk to be the top star of the company with pay similar to what Hulk Hogan was making. The idea is that Punk could be TNA's flagship star and if he signs now, he could help get a strong TV deal.

Punk reportedly expressed no interest in working in pro wrestling again.

As sensational as this would have been, it’s really no great surprise. Punk has been extremely vocal in his disinterest in returning to the world of professional wrestling, and as is now common knowledge, he had a rather different career path on his mind.

Much like the situation with Edge though, credit to TNA for trying. And no matter how farfetched it may have been, can you imagine how Vince would have reacted had this signing ever materialised?