CM Punk In Frame To Run WWE NXT?!

Shawn Michaels has discussed the possibility of CM Punk succeeding him as WWE NXT boss.

by Jamie Kennedy
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Shawn Michaels is openly discussing the possibility of none other than CM Punk replacing him as chief of NXT someday. HBK was careful to note that Punk wouldn't be the only choice available to WWE, and he's not even sure whether or not the comeback hero would be interested in that sort of role, but Shawn does think he'd be great at it.


Michaels told The Ringer Wrestling Show that NXT's atmosphere is "infectious". The third brand has reminded Shawn why he fell in love with pro wrestling to begin with, so he'd understand if any main roster veterans visiting developmental caught the same bug.

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Punk certainly seems to have a good rapport with several NXT talents, and he's visibly had fun dropping in and interacting with Michaels on camera.

HBK did say that calling the shots on NXT would have to be "in [Punk's] heart to do". Reporting to Triple H and furnishing WWE's rosters on Raw and SmackDown with ready-made workers is a full-on gig. However, it's fascinating that this is even being discussed at all in 2024.

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.