I've got the feeling that CM Punk is returning....... To WWE

[Toe Jay Simpson]

WWE is the only place that could handle this dude’s personality. He just seems miserable to be around in a close knit space.

 

[Brad Piff]

I call BS about not watching AEW or wrestling period. That goes for any wrestler that says they don't watch anymore. This was something that was a major part of your life, that you sacrificed your body, etc and you completely shut it off? I'm not saying watching weekly but every once awhile tune in to see what's up.

I couldn't imagine Olajuwon, Pippen, Drexler, or some other retired NBA player that doesn't work in the field in some type of manner (TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, coaching staff, etc) not watching basketball anymore.

Why is it so hard to believe he doesnt watch aew? There’s nothing really intriguing about it or must watch. It’s a product by the marks and for the marks.

 

[threattonature]

I call BS about not watching AEW or wrestling period. That goes for any wrestler that says they don't watch anymore. This was something that was a major part of your life, that you sacrificed your body, etc and you completely shut it off? I'm not saying watching weekly but every once awhile tune in to see what's up.

I couldn't imagine Olajuwon, Pippen, Drexler, or some other retired NBA player that doesn't work in the field in some type of manner (TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, coaching staff, etc) not watching basketball anymore.

I could easily see someone not watching. If I walked away from an industry out of frustration why would I want to watch it to constantly be reminded of why I was pissed off in the first place. Punk had the same complaints that a lot of us fans have so why would he watch something that he thinks is subpar or low quality.

 

[Alfred0Santana]

Punk just want a bag.

 

[Crimson_Dynamo]

At this point it's just attention seeking ala david benoit. Time to ignore him.

 

[dh86]

Why is it so hard to believe he doesnt watch aew? There’s nothing really intriguing about it or must watch. It’s a product by the marks and for the marks.

He’s always been known to be obsessed with wrestling and took it too seriously. That doesn’t just turn off. The old wrestlers that say they don’t watch are all lying

 

[Norrin Radd]

Between his appearance at Starrcast III and his numerous interviews leading up to the release of The Girl on the Third Floor, CM Punk has been back in the headlines for months. And with that return comes renewed speculation that he return to the world of professional wrestling, whether it be back in the WWE or with the new All Elite Wrestling promotion. On the latest episode of Barstool Sports' My Mom's Basement, Punk made it clear that he'd "absolutely" be open to returning to wrestling in some capacity.

"For five years I've always been asked that question," Punk said. "No matter what I say, it gets reduced to clickbait and it gets warped. I've gone through some many iterations of people saying, 'Oh, Punk hates wrestling.' None of that was ever the case. I think I've always been open to it. My attitude has always been that I don't see it happening. I think I've talked about it more recently, but my attitude hasn't changed. People always ask what would it take to go back, and I say it would take a big bag. So people use their imaginations.

"I guess I'm the white whale in pro wrestling," he later added. "I'm open to the idea. I just haven't been approached properly. I'm not courting anybody to show up with a dozen roses to my front door. Even just talking about it is kinda gross and I know it's annoying. Master P reached out on Instagram and wants to talk to me. I don't know what that's about."

Punk also gave an update on WWE Backstage, WWE's new weekly news show on Fox Sports 1. The former WWE Champion recently admitted that he auditioned for the show, but hasn't heard back from Fox since.

" Haven't heard a thing," Punk said. "... I was told WWE was not involved. But who knows. It could be why I haven't heard anything yet. I made it clear to them that, if I landed this, I wouldn't be here just to shyt on everything because nobody wants to watch that. The way they approached me with it was, 'We have [Alex Rodriguez] for baseball, Troy Aikman for [football]. And then you for wrestling. That would be your authority. We would like you to be the analyst.'"

WWE Backstage will officially premiere on Nov. 5 on FS1 and feature Renee Young and Booker T as its weekly hosts.

 

[krackdagawd]

go back to working for the people that fired you on your wedding day

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

WWE is the only place that could handle this dude’s personality. He just seems miserable to be around in a close knit space.

him and bret hosting a podcast

 

[Berniewood Hogan]

The way they approached me with it was, 'We have [Alex Rodriguez] for baseball, Troy Aikman for [football]. And then you for wrestling. That would be your authority. We would like you to be the analyst.'"

That's interesting. I wonder if they want him to shoot on the quality of the angles or do they expect him to just go, "Wow, looks like things are heating up! Tune in, folks!"

 

[The Ruler 09]

Having more freedom in AEW could be a really good fit for Punk. If he bought in he could probably be happier there and do some cool things. His best asset is probably his mic work so if he had a chance to use that great and it could be fun to see him face certain people in AEW that would be fresh. There's a lot of feuds there for him, MJF, Omega, Jericho, Moxley, Pac, Paige, Daniels, there's an opportunity to do something different and make an impact. There's feuds for him in WWE too but I just think the creative freedom aspect in AEW could help reignite his passion. They don't need him but his name value and talents would be a boost, would be another star they can use. Him vs Hager would make sense storyline wise at some point too. I don't think he needs to be their champ anytime soon but I don't think that matters, there's lots for him to do, build him up when with some wins and he could strategically put some talent over too, Omega beating him would be cool, they could have an interesting match. 1 thing that could help AEW is more star power, he's another name that will bring in some interest. I'm intrigued to see who they will bring in long term, really think they should look to bring in Davey Boy Smith Jr if possible, was a talent who was misused. What's happened to Carilto? He would be a cool get too. No they don't have to bring in ex WWE guys but talent, fresh talent and quality talent that can make an impact, otherwise things get boring. Would be good to get Will Osprea if possible, Teddy Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rich Swann, I saw a couple of good people line TNA briefly the other day too. There's a lot of talent around.

 

[Chris Cool]

— The Wrestling Observer Newsletter ran a story about WWE’s general lack of interest in bringing back CM Punk. It was noted that Vince McMahon still labels Punk as the one man who he “can’t do business” with” and nobody in upper management, including Paul Heyman, has even bothered to argue that point or push him to reconsider. There was a time when Punk’s agent reportedly tried to open discussions with WWE about a return but was turned down and Punk’s role with ‘WWE Backstage’ is still purely something FOX wanted. WWE ended up approving it so not to cause any “waves” in their new relationship with the network giant.

— While some argue that a surprise, one-time appearance at WrestleMania would have been great for both sides, there are some people backstage who were told that Punk de-valued himself by choosing WWE Backstage as his “return” to wrestling, especially when after the initial spike in ratings, his return seemingly caused no further jumps in viewership. Perhaps the only reason - at this point - that Vince McMahon would want to work with Punk directly is to keep him away from AEW.

 

[Mike the Executioner]

Strange situation. That's all I'm going to say.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

Stanley Sinister Six clown: But Bu But *insert remark about AEW*


https://youtu.be/26DjZq_XMIk

 

[dh86]

He fukked up BAD returning to his music on a nothing studio show. He can never put that back in the box