CM Punk Details Intense WWE Contract Negotiations Before Shocking Survivor Series Return

Former multi-time WWE World Champion CM Punk opened up about the intense contract negotiations leading to his shocking return to WWE at Survivor Series. Punk made his triumphant comeback in front of his hometown crowd in Chicago after a decade-long absence, creating a “hell froze over” moment in professional wrestling history.

During a conversation 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 before making his return. When asked if there was a possibility he could have left the Allstate Arena without a deal, Punk admitted it was a close call.

“Personally, there could have been [a possibility], if there were some hard no’s in the contracts, but I think both sides were eager. Then you get the lawyers involved, and it’s a lot,” Punk said, reflecting on the high-stakes situation.

He then shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his return, recalling being whisked through the building and placed in a freight elevator before being led to Triple H’s office. “I hear them on the other side yelling, ‘clear the hallway.’ ‘Oh no. I’m not that guy now.’” Punk recounted.

Punk described sitting in the office while WarGames was starting, waiting for the lawyers to finalize the deal. Eventually, Triple H came in and reassured him, saying, “If this gets done, we’ll wait, and when the time is right, we’ll bring you in through Gorilla.”

Finally, with the contracts executed, Punk stepped through Gorilla and into the WWE spotlight once again, solidifying his return to the company after a decade away.

CM Punk’s WWE return has undoubtedly shaken up the wrestling world, and fans are eager to see what happens next. Will he rise to the challenge against Drew McIntyre in their highly anticipated Hell In A Cell match? Only time will tell.