CM Punk appeared on Monday’s episode of “The MMA Hour” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including when he began talking with WWE about a return and mending fences with Triple H.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On when he began talking about a WWE return: “The action of it started the week of, I think, Thanksgiving… I’d have to look at a calendar to figure out dates exactly. I remember times and places of where I was when I would get phone calls and such. And I had a CFFC show coming up, I think. So I got a call from Nick Khan, and he was just like ‘Hey, we want to talk to you.’ And I was like ‘Cool. [I’m] on my way to the gym, and I have this coming up. CFFC, I’ll be back.’ ‘Cool, you want to talk Monday?’ ‘Great.’
“So it was the week of Thanksgiving. I spoke to him Monday…The call, I’m always so nervous about pulling the curtain back on stuff, but I think the call was more about ‘Hey, we want to talk about you coming back. We’d love you for Royal Rumble.’ Cause they assumed that I probably had some sort of noncompete or something like that, and were kind of floored when I was like ‘No man, I’m ready to go. Let’s do it.”
On mending fences with Triple H: “It’s funny because everyone calls him Paul [now] … I always call him Triple H or Hunter. When I spoke to him, that’s when the ball really got rolling, you know? Cause it was a very … I asked him if he wanted to talk on the phone, and he said ‘No. I would actually rather kind of like to face-time you, so I can see you.’ And I was like ‘Oh, that’s interesting.’ We just talked about a whole lot of stuff, and about stuff that was at one point serious to probably both of us … that is silly now. And we just kind of laughed and buried the hatchet. And then we started talking business.”
CM Punk, the renowned professional wrestler, recently appeared on “The MMA Hour” podcast to discuss various topics, including his return to WWE and his reconciliation with Triple H. The conversation shed light on the timeline of his negotiations with the company and the process of mending fences with one of WWE’s top executives.
Punk revealed that the discussions about his WWE return began around Thanksgiving week. He recalled receiving a call from Nick Khan, a prominent figure in WWE management, expressing their interest in bringing him back. At the time, Punk had a CFFC (Cage Fury Fighting Championships) show scheduled, so he informed Khan that he would be available to talk on Monday. This initial conversation revolved around the possibility of Punk participating in the Royal Rumble event. Surprisingly, WWE assumed that Punk might still be under a noncompete agreement, but he reassured them that he was ready to make a comeback.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Punk’s interview was his account of reconciling with Triple H, whose real name is Paul Levesque. Punk mentioned that he always referred to Triple H as Triple H or Hunter, but now everyone calls him Paul. The turning point in their relationship occurred during a phone call where Punk offered to speak over the phone, but Triple H suggested using FaceTime instead. This gesture indicated a desire to see Punk face-to-face and engage in a more personal conversation.
During their conversation, Punk and Triple H discussed various topics, including issues that were once serious for both parties but now seemed trivial. They laughed together and buried the hatchet, paving the way for a fresh start. Following this reconciliation, they began discussing business matters related to Punk’s return to WWE.
The podcast episode provides valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes negotiations and personal dynamics within the wrestling industry. It highlights the willingness of both CM Punk and Triple H to set aside past grievances and work towards a mutually beneficial future. Fans of professional wrestling eagerly anticipate Punk’s return to the WWE ring and the potential storylines that may unfold as a result.
For those interested in hearing the full conversation, the podcast episode is available on various platforms, including YouTube, where viewers can watch the interview in its entirety. The interview serves as a testament to the ever-evolving nature of relationships in the world of professional wrestling and leaves fans excited for what the future holds for CM Punk in WWE.