WWE has reportedly declined the opportunity for CM Punk’s return to the organization.
Recent reports suggested that discussions were underway for CM Punk’s potential comeback to WWE following his AEW firing. However, subsequent reports have contradicted this claim.
During the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated that WWE rejected the idea of the two-time AEW World Champion returning, citing an assessment where the drawbacks outweighed the benefits. He said,
“They turned him down. He wanted to go there and the decision was a no. It can always change, and it was brought up to me, there’s no such thing as ‘no forever’ when it comes to WWE, but it’s no for now.
That was the decision that was made. It’s Vince’s decision. Vince, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, and obviously they decided that the negatives outweighed the positives.”
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CM Punk, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, has been making headlines recently with rumors of a potential return to WWE. However, it seems that fans will have to wait a little longer to see him back in the ring.
According to recent reports, WWE has declined the opportunity for CM Punk’s return to the organization. This news comes as a surprise to many, as discussions were said to be underway for his potential comeback following his departure from All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Dave Meltzer, a well-known wrestling journalist, revealed on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE turned down the idea of CM Punk returning. He mentioned that the decision was made by top executives such as Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, and Paul Levesque (also known as Triple H). The reason behind this rejection was an assessment where the negatives outweighed the positives.
Meltzer stated, “It can always change, and it was brought up to me, there’s no such thing as ‘no forever’ when it comes to WWE, but it’s no for now. That was the decision that was made. It’s Vince’s decision. Vince, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, and obviously they decided that the negatives outweighed the positives.”
While this news may disappoint some fans who were eagerly anticipating CM Punk’s return to WWE, it’s important to remember that things can change in the world of professional wrestling. WWE has a history of surprising fans with unexpected returns and storyline developments.
CM Punk’s departure from WWE in 2014 was a highly controversial and publicized event. He had been vocal about his frustrations with the company and its creative direction. His departure led to a seven-year hiatus from professional wrestling before he made his comeback in AEW in 2021.
During his time in AEW, CM Punk had a successful run, becoming a two-time AEW World Champion and captivating audiences with his in-ring skills and charismatic personality. His return to WWE would have undoubtedly created a buzz among fans and brought a new level of excitement to the company.
However, for now, it seems that CM Punk’s return to WWE is not in the cards. Fans will have to wait and see what the future holds for the “Straight Edge Superstar.” In the meantime, they can continue to follow all the latest wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or through their social media channels on Twitter and Facebook.
While this news may come as a disappointment to some, it’s important to remember that the world of professional wrestling is full of surprises. Who knows what the future holds for CM Punk and his wrestling career? Only time will tell.