There have been a lot of conflicting reports about CM Punk’s WWE deal.
It was initially reported that CM Punk is trying to restructure his WWE deal after his return to WWE in November at the Survivor Series PLE. Ibou of WrestlePurists first reported that Punk is trying to get his deal restructured. He also noted that he believes Punk is currently under a 3-year deal.
While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported Punk is under a short-term deal that is expiring, and the two sides are working on an extension. However, it was said the current deal does have rollovers.
PWInsider.com reports Punk and WWE signed a three-year deal the night he returned in Chicago, which would carry him through November 2026. This doesn’t factor in the possible time he missed due to injury and that being added on.
It was said the two sides are talking about a new deal, but “WWE are the ones who approached Punk about working out a new deal, and they are seeking to lock in what was described as a “bigger” deal (two sources used that terminology) and stated it was something the company initiated, not Punk.”
One source told them why the company would want to get a new deal done: “New world. Huge numbers. Merch and socials.” WrestleVotes also shared this about the situation:
Regarding the recent CM Punk news: A source tells me the company is extremely happy with Punk’s attitude, commitment, drawing power (both TV numbers & social media views), and big merchandise sales. It’s safe to say they want to continue this momentum for as long as possible.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) July 25, 2024
