Former multi-time WWE World Champion CM Punk opened up concerning the intense contract negotiations resulting in his surprising return to WWE at Survivor Collection. Punk made his triumphant comeback in entrance of his hometown crowd in Chicago after a decade-long absence, making a “hell froze over” second in skilled wrestling historical past.
Throughout a dialog on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast with O’Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson, Punk revealed that he hadn’t signed a contract with WWE earlier than making his return. When requested if there was a chance he may have left the Allstate Enviornment with out a deal, Punk admitted it was a detailed name.
“Personally, there may have been [a possibility], if there have been some arduous no’s within the contracts, however I believe either side have been keen. Then you definitely get the attorneys concerned, and it’s loads,” Punk mentioned, reflecting on the high-stakes state of affairs.
He then shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his return, recalling being whisked by way of the constructing and positioned in a freight elevator earlier than being led to Triple H’s workplace. “I hear them on the opposite facet yelling, ‘clear the hallway.’ ‘Oh no. I’m not that man now.’” Punk recounted.
Punk described sitting within the workplace whereas WarGames was beginning, ready for the attorneys to finalize the deal. Ultimately, Triple H got here in and reassured him, saying, “If this will get executed, we’ll wait, and when the time is correct, we’ll convey you in by way of Gorilla.”
Lastly, with the contracts executed, Punk stepped by way of Gorilla and into the WWE highlight as soon as once more, solidifying his return to the corporate after a decade away.
CM Punk’s WWE return has undoubtedly shaken up the wrestling world, and followers are wanting to see what occurs subsequent. Will he rise to the problem in opposition to Drew McIntyre of their extremely anticipated Hell In A Cell match? Solely time will inform.
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