Report: WWE NOT Interested In CM Punk

Until recently, WWE wasn't interested in bringing CM Punk back, BUT...

by Andy H Murray
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WWE wasn't interested in bringing CM Punk back as of the last time Dave Meltzer heard about the matter, as Meltzer himself reports in this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

This situation may have changed following AEW's reported talks with the 42-year-old, though. Meltzer notes that it is entirely possible that Vince McMahon and co. may have changed their tune as the prospect of the competition acquiring a major, game-changing asset drew closer to reality.

As reported earlier this week, Punk is in talks with a wrestling promotion, likely AEW, over a potential in-ring return.

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If Punk does come back to professional wrestling, it'll be the first time he has competed in the sport for over seven years (a couple of mask-clad independent spots aside), having last competed at WWE Royal Rumble 2014.

Acrimoniously let go from WWE shortly after that event, Punk has been continually linked with a pro wrestling comeback ever since. The closest he has come was his analyst role in WWE Backstage, though his contract was with FOX, not WWE, and the old talk show is currently on ice with no signs of a new episode on the horizon.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.