Update on CM Punk's possible future in wrestling.
Added 2022-11-02 18:05:57 +0000 UTCCould CM Punk be done with wrestling?
We've not heard from CM Punk first hand in the two months since Brawl Out, the AEW All Out media scrum and much more went down, though we have heard from people close to him. Both Fightful and Wrestling Inc have published stories detailing a side of the story closer to Punk, after his one year return to wrestling came to a head with other members of the roster.
Punk sustained an injury that required surgery, and would have been sidelined for several months regardless. Since then there's been talks of buyouts, litigation, and other things.
Fightful has confirmed Wrestling Inc's report that there isn't any active litigation towards CM Punk. Last week we'd reported that the Elite were imminently set to return, which the wheels were put in motion for shortly after with a vignette.
Fightful also noted that a WWE source indicated they would likely be interested in possibly procuring the services of Punk. Since then, reps from multiple other companies have said that they'd at least be interested in having a conversation with Punk, but aren't sure of how motivated he'd be to continue. Several on signing circuits have said they still expect a big demand for Punk if he's available.
One source close to CM Punk said they would not rule out him wrestling again, and they claimed he "got the wrestling bug again." It was also stated that he's a long way from even being able to wrestle again due to his injury, and considering all the moving parts with his AEW status, they aren't sure if he'll still feel that way when things are done. The source indicated that it has been made clear to them at least that options will be available if and when Punk wants to wrestle again.
Fightful did reach out to CM Punk directly, but we haven't heard back.
Comments
Only to be disgruntled with them in 6 months. Not a very happy man, that CM Punk.
rocksolid124
2022-11-02 23:10:53 +0000 UTCI know it’s a different company now but if this ends with Punk ending up on WWE, I will feel so let down. I know I’m being a total mark right now but dude, people spent nearly a decade chanting your name in protest to shitty WWE stuff. It just feels wrong.
DMT Vape Bro 69
2022-11-02 21:13:28 +0000 UTCI mean I don’t know how anyone wouldn’t think that Punks run since his return to wrestling hasn’t been an all time great run especially in the short history of AEW. Up to this point his run had been pretty flawless and everything he was involved in was the most interesting thing happening on the shows.
Cody
2022-11-02 18:59:51 +0000 UTCPunk caused this. You can feel however you want about them but Punk created this issue. Punk robbed you of seeing his AEW career continue. Personally, for me, outside of the MJF feud it was all downhill after the First Dance which was a shame because I couldn’t wait for him to come back.
Dave Stroble
2022-11-02 18:54:55 +0000 UTCHe'll be in WWE when he's ready and healthy.
David Carr
2022-11-02 18:44:20 +0000 UTCCM Punk is going to get a massive WWE return pop. Triple H really about to grab the biggest star AEW has ever had.
Sam O
2022-11-02 18:36:37 +0000 UTCJust go away man. Every place he leaves, it's left in shambles. He's always unhappy and he's literally the old guy he complained about
AH
2022-11-02 18:31:22 +0000 UTCI just hope Punk keeps wrestling! I have never liked the he Elite, but I would really hate them if this whole situation ended up robbing us of CM Punk in the wrestling business again.
Cody
2022-11-02 18:22:56 +0000 UTCI propose a contract swap of Punk for either Owens or Zayn!!
Jimmy 'Big Sexy' Genslinger
2022-11-02 18:22:28 +0000 UTCThe wording “procuring the services of CM Punk” was strange. Is that like a direct quote or something?
Cody
2022-11-02 18:21:27 +0000 UTCI have zero sympathy for him in this situation. Punk has shown to be the person that takes anything that isn't 100% in his favor as a personal attack. He just seems like a miserable person. I'm a fan of him as a performer. If he were to return to aew or even go back to WWE I would welcome it. I personally tho think he's not worth the trouble he brings
2022-11-02 18:19:56 +0000 UTCI’d hate to see his career end like this but he’s gotta do what’s best for him.
Kevin D
2022-11-02 18:13:32 +0000 UTCI just want him to be happy. And I hope I get to watch him wrestle more. I very much enjoyed his year in AEW (except the injuries) fingers crossed this gets worked out 🤞
Noir
2022-11-02 18:12:05 +0000 UTC
