While the WWE Universe anticipates the return of CM Punk, new updates break about the backstage process with the star. WWE fans have been waiting for any confirmation since the star departed from AEW. This news sheds light on what the WWE is doing about the situation.

Punk is among the most well-known wrestlers in pro wrestling. Despite the controversy surrounding him, fans still want to see him in the WWE.

CM Punk is currently in talks with WWE Board members

As fans wait for any kind of news from the WWE, news breaks that Punk is currently in talks with the WWE. Despite Triple H claiming that the WWE has no interest in Punk, Michaels had a different point of view. The controversy surrounding Punk paints him as a hard person to work with, but he is still a massive draw.

Taking to social media, Boozer666 posted, “Punk was recently scheduled for a call with a few board memebers.” This reveals that the WWE is in talks with Punk despite the outward claims by the company. He went on to explain, “Backstage feeling is its happening.” This could mean that Punk could be returning or Punk is in talks with the members of the Board.

The user went on to say, “Doesn’t mean its done.” This means that despite the talks happening, there is no confirmation about anything. Finally, he said, “It should be the last step before things go down.” This explains that the talks with the board members could be the last step before the WWE decides.

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Since Punk left the WWE in 2014, fans have been waiting for his comeback. After his disappointing UFC debut, fans were sure that he would return to Vince’s playground. However, he moved to AEW and regained his popularity. After a successful run, he was terminated by the company. And now the cards have been laid bare to make it a very viable scenario.

The possible return of Punk at a PLE

Fans have speculated that since Punk’s return is such a hot topic, the WWE could make it happen at a PLE. This would result in a massive pop and buzz. The upcoming WWE Survivor Series: War Games is the speculated venue for his return.

Not only will the show take place at the end of the month, giving the WWE enough time to complete their talks with Punk. Furthermore, it will take place in Punk’s hometown of Chicago.

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