Report: CM Punk ‘In Talks’ With WWE, ‘Intends’ To Return

Published: Oct 6, 2023 by Dave Adamson | Last Updated: Oct 6, 2023 by Dave Adamson

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Report: CM Punk ‘In Talks’ With WWE, ‘Intends’ To Return

A new report indicates that sources have claimed CM Punk is “in talks” with WWE for a return to the company after being fired by AEW.

Punk’s AEW contract was terminated “with cause” on September 2 after an investigation into a backstage incident at AEW All In which took place on August 27 in London, England.

In the current issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer detailed the talks between WWE and CM Punk, writing:

“Regarding CM Punk, there is obviously tons of talk regarding him returning.

“There have been rumors that it’s happening, but those in WWE have only said that no deal is completed and those close to Punk have told us that it is his intention to return and the two sides are in talks.

“One would expect if such a deal is made that Survivor Series weekend in Chicago would be the time to do the surprise return.”

In a further update, Nick Hausman of Haus of Wrestling reports:

“One WWE source told me they feel it is a ‘safe bet’ he will be at Survivor Series.”

Another note is: “The general belief within WWE at this time is that if Punk does come back, it will be on the main roster”.

While that probably seemed a pretty obvious point to many, some people may have thought otherwise given NXT booker Shawn Michaels’ recent comments about Punk, saying he’d welcome Punk in NXT.

WWE Survivor Series takes place on Saturday, November 25 at Allstate Arena in Punk’s hometown of Chicago.

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