The wrestling world is abuzz with speculation and excitement after CM Punk, the former AEW superstar, hinted at his next move.
The tease came during his recent appearance at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) event in Florida.
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CM Punk: Appearance at CFFC
Fans had reported spotting him in Orlando in the days leading up to the UFC Fight Pass event, which he was always scheduled to commentate on.
As he resumed his duties at the desk, his co-host couldn’t resist making a cheeky comment about the swirling rumours of Punk’s potential return to WWE. Punk’s co-host remarked that Punk might be heading to another promotion, a statement met with laughter from both.
In a playful twist, CM Punk responded by mentioning the ‘Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship’ and its upcoming event in November.
This wasn’t just a random name-drop; the APFC 9 event is genuinely scheduled for 19th November in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The WWE Return Rumours for CM Punk
The CFFC commentary team has a history of jesting about Punk’s career moves. A few weeks prior, Punk had mentioned having “some time on his hands” until November.
This statement fuelled fan theories that he might be hinting at a WWE return, especially with the Survivor Series event set to take place in his hometown of Chicago.
Further adding to the speculation, Punk’s co-host made a light-hearted reference to Tony Khan’s recent comments about fearing for his life during an incident at Wembley, which occurred shortly before Punk’s departure from AEW.
Recent reports suggest that CM Punk did express an interest in returning to WWE. However, for the time being, the company has decided against it.
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What’s Next for CM Punk?
While the wrestling community is rife with speculation, CM Punk’s next move remains shrouded in mystery. His playful comments and the ongoing rumours only add to the anticipation.
Whether he returns to WWE, continues with CFFC, or ventures into a new domain, fans are eagerly awaiting his next step.
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FAQ
- What event did CM Punk recently attend?
- Punk made an appearance at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships event in Florida.
- Did CM Punk hint at returning to WWE?
- While there were playful comments made during the CFFC event, there’s no official confirmation about his return to WWE.
- What did CM Punk say about the ‘Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship’?
- He mentioned their upcoming event in November, which is genuinely scheduled to take place.
- Has WWE shown interest in bringing Punk back?
- Recent reports suggest that while CM Punk expressed interest, WWE has turned him down for now.
