Ladies and gentlemen, grab your popcorn and settle in because CM Punk’s WWE saga has taken another twist! The wrestling world’s favorite pipe bomb-dropper has been the talk of the town, and it’s juicier than a backstage brawl. According to the latest backstage buzz, CM Punk might be sticking around longer than a WrestleMania main event.
Initially, word on the street was that Punk was trying to restructure his deal to stay with WWE forever and possibly take the helm of the “NXT” brand. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer threw us a curveball, reporting that Punk’s 2023 return to WWE was backed by a short-term contract. The negotiations were just to get everyone singing the same theme song long-term. But hold onto your steel chairs, because PWInsider has dropped a bombshell!
According to PWInsider, Punk inked a three-year deal in November 2023, locking him in until November 2026 unless he gets extra time for injuries. Multiple WWE insiders confirmed that WWE and Punk are in talks for a bigger and better deal, and it wasn’t Punk knocking on WWE’s door but the other way around. Why? Because we’re in a “new world” with “huge numbers” and “merch and socials” exploding like a superkick to the face. WWE is reportedly thrilled with Punk’s attitude, his crowd-drawing prowess, his merch sales, and his dedication. Basically, Punk’s hotter than a freshly thrown fireball in a promo battle!
Backing up PWInsider’s scoop, WrestleVotes on X (formerly known as Twitter) reported that WWE is over the moon with Punk’s performance and wants this partnership to go on and on, like an endless tag team match. Both sides are in this for the long haul, folks!