Everyone Has This CM Punk Story Wrong

Wrestle Chop: WWE Wrestling Podcast · Jun 10, 2026 · 10m

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CM Punk has been absent from WWE television, and that has led to a lot of speculation from fans and wrestling media. Some people are convinced he's unhappy, some think TKO asked him to take a pay cut, and others believe there are major backstage issues brewing. But when you look at the facts, there simply isn't any real evidence to support those claims. In this video, I break down why I don't buy the current CM Punk rumors. WWE has a history of taking top stars off television without much…