Recent reports have indicated that CM Punk will not be returning to WWE.
Despite initial talks between the two parties, no deal was reached, and WWE talent and higher-ups have stated that there are currently no ongoing discussions. Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, and Triple H have decided not to bring back CM Punk at this time.
Talks between the two sides have ended with a definitive “no” from WWE, and company officials have stated that they have no interest at this point, and the talks are dead right now.
Dave Meltzer confirmed in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the talks between the two sides are dead. He wrote,
“The stuff with C.M. Punk is a no for right now. It could change, but it’s doubtful it will any time soon unless business goes down or there is a huge public outcry for him that hasn’t happened. It’s a Vince McMahon call and the others in charge are Levesque and Nick Khan, but in the end they are doing what Vince McMahon wants. It was strong enough that company officials would be willing to say that they have no interest at this point and talks are dead right now. But I was also told not to close the door completely on it because it’s wrestling.”
