CM Punk is rumoured to be making a comeback at Payback for WWE after being seen in Pittsburgh just hours after being let go by AEW, know more about his return in 2023
Pittsburgh will host the WWE Payback.
Will CM Punk be making a return to WWE in 2023 after his AEW contract was terminated by Tony Khan
CM Punk is in Pittsburgh, which will host WWE’s Payback PLE over the Labor Day holiday. No, we won’t reveal it, but the incriminating story is presently trending on social networking platform X. Because of an AEW statement, there are many rumours floating around about CM Punk making a comeback to WWE.
A few hours ago, AEW used X to issue a press release announcing Punk’s contract termination. The revelation follows a week-long inquiry into a fight that broke out behind the scenes at All In in London. So, will Punk be joining the WWE? Let’s investigate.
Fans call out CM Punk’s false post, and a media outlet confirms it
An X account noted that Punk had been sighted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, saying: “CM Punk is reportedly in Pittsburgh possibly for tonight’s show Payback.” The user credited PW Insider, a reputable source of pro wrestling news.
CM Punk is reportedly in Pittsburgh potentially for tonightโs show Payback. No further word on if heโs just visiting or re-signing with WWE following his firing from AEW. CM Punk has reconciled with many WWE talents earlier but ultimately, his intentions arenโt known
– PWInsider pic.twitter.com/DHqi1YdXuh
— jesse (@RucasSurfboard) September 2, 2023
The tweet quickly drew comments from other users, including the outlet, who categorically denied publishing the same. Many users made an accusation against the tweet and also reacted negatively. One person labelled it clickbait while another user reported the post to the platform for posting false content. As of now nothing is known about his return to WWE.
We did not report this. https://t.co/zXZIPU0kZt
— PWInsider.com (@PWInsidercom) September 2, 2023
Why was CM Punk’s contract with AEW terminated?
Tony Khan permanently ended CM Punk’s AEW contract prior to last week’s Collision. The choice was made in response to online rumours of Punk’s incident with Jack Perry backstage at All In 2023. Punk’s release came as a shock to fans all across the world because many thought he would retain the “Real” AEW World Championship after All In. He defended the championship on August 27 against longtime foe Samoa Joe. Several people have been calling for Punk’s return to WWE since his departure from All Elite Wrestling.
While fans may cheer loudly for CM Punk to return to the WWE, Seth Rollins, the current world heavyweight champion, doesn’t appear to want him to. The Visionary previously discussed the possibility of The Second City Saint going back to his old haunts. While CM Punk saw some success in AEW, controversy overshadowed most of his time there. What the Chicago native does next in his career will be interesting to watch.