CM Punk Requested His Release From WWE? Truth Revealed

CM Punk’s last WWE appearance was on April 20.

The silence from the former World Heavyweight Champion on his absence has led to multiple theories, including one where he was unhappy with his wife’s treatment by the company and another where he was at loggerheads with WWE and TKO chiefs.

It also led to a rumor, which stated that the 47-year-old had sought his WWE release.

Elsewhere, a user on Twitter by the name of JCup2013 claimed that the Second City Saint had been politicking at WrestleMania, resulting in him receiving heat from WWE and TKO executives.

I’ve spoken to roughly 5-8 people over the past several weeks, and all of them have heard a story about Punk politicking for something related to WrestleMania. I’ve heard whispers about what exactly he was politicking for, but I’ve been flat-out muzzled by multiple people. I think there’s a strong likelihood of it being revealed (sooner rather than later, too), so don’t get too upset.

In his series of tweets, the user also claimed that CM Punk was asked to take a pay cut, leading him to contemplate pursuing a legal course against his bosses.

Punk’s alleged attempt at politicking quickly spread amongst the roster, and he allegedly gained massive heat from WWE/TKO execs. Well, what happened almost immediately after ‘Mania? Punk gets into it with a fan, sure, but I’m asking about the big picture here. What could’ve made Punk even angrier than not getting what he wanted?

Some have told me he was allegedly asked to take – and declined – a significant pay cut. It’s been suggested to me that Punk is so angry that he allegedly may be threatening legal action against TKO to secure a release, though someone else threw a little bit of cold water on that specific point.

Reports even claimed that the WWE creative team had no plans for CM Punk, which was shut down recently.

CM Punk Did Not Request WWE Release

CM Punk has been one of the most active superstars on the WWE roster, and he is taking a well-deserved break. At least, that is the message WWE is trying to convey to fans, at the same time brushing off other theories.

PWInsider recently reported via a WWE source by comparing the rumors to similar old claims.

Over the last several days, there have been lots of unverified claims on social media of CM Punk stories that all point to alleged issues between he and WWE and/or Punk asking for a WWE release. In speaking with a trusted WWE source today, their only comment was, “It has as much truth to it as the stories that claimed Saudi Arabia bought us years ago.”

While the same source did not know the exact reason behind the Second City Saint’s absence from WWE television, they revealed that new CM Punk merchandise was being put together for his future appearances.

While they were not aware of why Punk has been off television, the source noted there is new merchandise being put together and Punk appearances are set for this summer.

The latest report clarifies WWE’s stance on rumors surrounding Punk and his request for release. Meanwhile, the company is aware that the chances of similar reports emerging are a possibility till the time Punk appears on live TV.

H/T: Ringside News