CM Punk has revealed the moment that made him reach out to Triple H and begin the process of returning to WWE.
Speaking with Matt Barnes on All The Smoke, Punk detailed how he and Triple H found common ground after years of tension, and pointed to a specific moment that shifted his perspective on holding onto old grievances.
“My favorite thing is when Triple H isn’t at Raw. It’s not because ‘the boss is away,’ it’s because I know he’s at a daddy-daughter dance or at his daughter’s football game. It’s wholesome. We’ve had the conversations. It’s how we got to a point where, ‘What’s it look like? Can we get you to come back?’
After a while, I reached out to Triple H, and I knew he had this heart condition thing, and I had seen a clip of Hogan and Warrior, and everything we do is filmed. What’s real, what’s not, and it’s Hogan, so you don’t know what’s the truth. They’re just having this conversation and apologizing. A couple of days later, Ultimate Warrior dies. It made me realize, this shit ain’t worth it,” Punk said.
Triple H underwent a successful procedure following a cardiac event on September 8, 2021. Punk’s return to WWE came at Survivor Series 2023, marking his first appearance with the company in nearly a decade after leaving on difficult terms.
Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns in the night two main event of WrestleMania 42 on April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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