According to Fightful Select, sources in WWE revealed that Triple H and his new regime would be open to “anything within reason” for the right money, creative, and situation.
A source reportedly told Fightful Select the following:
“Triple H wants to be a success and make compelling programming more than anything,” per the report. “CM Punk back in WWE is compelling programming, but I can’t see it being a full-time deal like what he has in AEW, because of exactly what happened in AEW. That’s even if he has interest. If he gets a buyout, he may not need to work again.”
F4WOnline reported on Friday that AEW is said to be working on a buy out out CM Punk’s contract. It was further noted by Fightful and F4WOnline report that a non-compete might be an issue in any talks, as AEW is certainly looking to mitigate any risk of Punk signing with WWE and appearing on their television programs.
Punk walked out of WWE in January 2014 and then was later officially fired in June of that same year. Punk stayed out of professional wrestling ring for seven years until his return to the business until he made his return in AEW at a special live Rampage that took place from the United Center in Chicago on August 18, 2021.
CM Punk, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega were all suspended following a backstage fight at the All Out PPV, after Punk badmouthed the three during the All Out media scrum.