Eric Bischoff Talks WWE – CM Punk Rumors – Eric Bischoff recently shared his thoughts on the potential return of CM Punk to WWE during an episode of his Strictly Business podcast. Bischoff commented on reports that WWE had turned down Punk’s request to return, stating that the company is doing well and doesn’t necessarily need him.
Bischoff expressed that he wouldn’t be surprised if the situation changes in the future. He believes there is still value in Phil Brooks as the character CM Punk. While WWE may not need him, Punk could be an asset to the company. However, Bischoff emphasized that for this to happen, there would need to be a significant meeting of the minds and an assurance that the baggage associated with Phil Brooks’ past would not be brought into WWE.
He added that if Punk were to return, he would need to demonstrate that he can leave behind any previous issues and arrive as an asset to WWE without carrying past baggage. In Bischoff’s view, there could be a business opportunity if Punk can convince the decision-makers in WWE that the character of CM Punk would arrive without any associated baggage.
“No, not surprised. But also, I wouldn’t be surprised if that situation changes down the road. Do I still believe that there is equity or value in Phil Brooks as the character CM Punk? Yes I do. Does WWE need him? Absolutely they don’t. Do they need him, no, but could he be an asset? Yes. I think the only way that could happen is if there was a significant meeting of the minds and convincing that the baggage that has come in the past with Phil Brooks is going to be left somewhere else and not brought into WWE.
If Phil Brooks the person can convince the other person in WWE that’s making that decision, that the character of CM Punk can show up at the doorstep without all of the baggage that comes with him? I think there is business to be had.”
Eric Bischoff Talks WWE – CM Punk Rumors
