Before joining WWE Backstage as a host, CM Punk has been out of the wrestling world for quite some time. Despite speculation and rumours to the contrary, there are no signs that Punk is planning to wrestle in WWE again, especially as his WWE Backstage contract is with FOX instead of the sports entertainment company.
It's previously been claimed that Punk turned down a big money offer from All Elite Wrestling, but could he work with them while also analysing WWE on Fox Sports 1's WWE Backstage each week?
"I think if I was wrestling for AEW, I'm sure Fox would be like, 'Well, it was fun while it lasted.' I guess technically [I could]," Punk said. "Technically I could do that yeah, but I'm sure Fox would be like, 'Well?'" The one-time Best in the World went on to credit Renee Young for helping him join WWE Backstage, and it certainly sounds like he's enjoying his new role.
Do you think Punk has an in-ring future in WWE or AEW?