Chris Jericho continues to talk about the possibility of AEW signing CM Punk to a contract as he is the biggest free agent in the market right now. 

Jericho did so during an interview with Collider Live where he noted that AEW doesn’t need Punk to be a part of their roster.

“Do we need him? No. Would it be a huge pop to get him? Yes. I don’t know, man. I don’t know what his attitude or mindset is. I think our roster is jam-packed right now.”

Jericho continued by stating that All Elite Wrestling is not headhunting WWE talent as they don’t want to be WCW in 1998 or TNA in 2011 where they brought in former WWE talent. He noted that he does think it’s funny that WWE stars are being offered double the money to stay under contract with WWE. 

AEW All Out Updated Card (New Matches)

The reason that AEW has this mindset is due to them having enough talent that no one else has seen before such as Jungle Boy and MJF, who appeals to a different demographic.

AEW’s next event is All Out, which takes place will take place on August 31st at the Sears Centre in Chicago, IL and has already sold out. The event will air on pay-per-view. 

CM Punk took a shot at Shane McMahon in a post on his official Twitter account after seeing a tweet from Dave Sholler, who was in attendance at Sunday’s WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view event. 

McMahon and Drew McIntyre lost to Roman Reigns and The Undertaker in a tag team match that served as the opening contest. This is when Punk noticed the post and wrote the following in this tweet that he later deleted:

• Roman Reigns & The Undertaker Stand Tall At WWE Extreme Rules

“Best In The World”

Back in April, Punk appeared on Stadium’s Sauce & Shram show where he was asked a few questions about WWE. One of the questions was about WWE using the “Best In the World” nickname for former WWE SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon since November. Punk used the same nickname while he was under contract. 

This is where Punk noted that the “funny thing about the company, is I could say, ‘Yea that’s a little shot at me,’ And you know, it probably is. But they’d deny it until the cows come home.”

Punk decided to walk out of WWE on the Monday following the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event in 2014. Since he departed from the WWE, fans have wanted to see Punk compete in the squared circle again.

Former WWE Champion CM Punk has landed another movie role in his continuation to pursue an acting career. 

The first trailer for the horror movie Rabid has been released, which does contain strong language. Laura Vandervoort and Ben Hollingsworth star in the film and features CM Punk and AJ Lee in supporting roles.

You can see the trailer Punk appearing at the 1:47 mark:

In the film, Punk plays a character named “Billy” while Lee plays a character named “Kira.” This is a remake of the 1977 David Cronenberg movie of the same name but is written and directed by The Soska Twins. They have directed several other movies for WWE Studios, including Vendetta and See No Evil 2 starring Kane.

The film is slated to premiere at the Frightfest film festival in the UK on Monday, August 26th. As of this writing, there is currently no release date for the film. Here is the official synopsis: 

“The hugely anticipated remake of David Cronenberg’s body horror classic from AMERICAN MARY directors, The Soska Sisters. What happens when you realize to achieve your dreams you have to live a nightmare? Rose wants to become a famous designer in the fashion world, but a terrible accident leaves her scarred beyond recognition. Undergoing a radical untested stem cell treatment, wallflower Rose turns into the belle of the ball and starts to realize her ambitions. But everything in life comes at a price and Rose’s new found perfection is no exception as she unwittingly sets off a bloody spiral of contagion.”

The litigation between CM Punk and Colt Cabana is ongoing and there was a new development recently. Cabana filed suit against Punk last year (which has since been thrown out and re-filed) claiming Punk had promised to cover all legal fees relating to WWE doctor Chris Amann’s lawsuit against the pair.

According to a report from PW Insider, Punk has now filed a countersuit against Cabana for $600,000. The amount is said to be half of what Punk spent on his and Cabana’s legal defense.

• CM Punk Asks Fans Why They Watch Wrestling

CM Punk Files Countersuit Against Colt Cabana

Cabana’s team contends that Punk told Cabana he would be “100% covered” for any legal ramifications. Punk allegedly said this to Cabana after they received a legal demand letter to take the episode down. Punk’s team contends that Cabana had financial motives to leave the episode published, however.

There was then said to be a falling out between the pair and Punk told Cabana he would no longer be covering his legal expenses.

Cabana is seeking $200,000 from Punk for legal fees he says he incurred. His lawsuit has been thrown out and re-filed twice.

• CM Punk Appears To Rip Colt Cabana With Harsh Comment

CM Punk posted a question on Twitter recently which garnered a strong reaction from fans. Punk asked his followers why they continue to watch something that they don’t seem to enjoy very much.

Punk responded to a few comments in the thread as well:

The winner of the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic, TJ Perkins, weighed in on the above comment.

CM Punk On Batista’s New Movie

Punk recently Tweeted out that he enjoyed Batista’s new movie “Stuber.” Batista responded to Punk’s comments as well:

Cody On AEW Leaving The Door Open For CM Punk

While Punk has not expressed an interest in returning to wrestling, Cody has said the door is always open for him in AEW, however.

• Cody Rhodes Says The Door Is Always Open For CM Punk In AEW

“I’ve been very honest about that door remains opened,” Cody said to ComicBook.com. “The fans have never given up on CM Punk and if he wanted to be part of AEW we would do everything in our power to make him part of it.”

“That door will forever remain open to CM Punk. He was very good to me in OVW. He was a great person to learn from in the ring. I had a good relationship with him. That door will remain open, but for All Out the main focus for me is Hangman Page and Chris Jericho to determine the very first AEW World Champion.”

Many continue to speculate over whether CM Punk will ever really return to pro wrestling.

Despite making masked appearances for smaller indie promotions, delivering the odd GTS in the process, CM Punk has purposefully distanced himself from pro wrestling as a whole. In recent years, Punk has instead been pursuing a career in Mixed Martial Arts.

WWE Hall Of Famer, Mark Henry, believes it’s only a matter of time until fans see CM Punk back in the squared circle.

Speaking with Busted Open Radio, Henry explained his thought process behind this belief. When asked if he believes Punk will come back, he responded:

“I do. The biggest part of that reason is because I know how much he loves wrestling.”

He shared in Punk’s frustration in how WWE treated some of their best talents, refusing to grant them opportunities because of what they may have looked like. According to Henry, Punk grew frustrated with not being able to work with those he considered top talent.

“Sometimes in pro wrestling, there are guys that are on the bench that shouldn’t be on the bench. […] Punk did not like that. It’s like ‘put the best people out there and quit worrying about what they look like.’ If they’re good, the fans will love from for being good.”

CM Punk originally left WWE in 2014. He hasn’t been involved in a pro wrestling matchup since that time. Regarding his MMA exploits, Punk has had two UFC fights. He would lose fights against Mickey Gall and Mike Jackson, respectively.

Punk has also begun pursuing acting, taking a part in upcoming horror movie, Girl On The Third Floor.

CM Punk actually responded to one fan who asked Punk if he was going to let his fan base down by not signing with AEW (All Elite Wrestling).

Since the launch of the promotion, the former WWE Champion has been the top name that fans have speculated to think the promotion would sign. However, based on his answer, it appears that is not going to happen.

• Cody Rhodes Says The Door Is Always Open For CM Punk In AEW

The possibility of signing one of the biggest free agents in the pro wrestling business right now would be a great addition to the already loaded AEW roster.

Punk made headlines earlier this year when made his return to pro wrestling at an MKE independent event in Wisconsin by wearing a mask where he did a run-in during an Ace Steel vs. Daryck St. Holmes match and connecting with a GTS, which was his wrestling finisher.

AEW is slated to hold their All Out pay-per-view event on Saturday, August 31st at the Sears Centre in Chicago, IL, which is the hometown of Punk. This marks the next big event for the promotion. 

Chris Jericho is a big supporter of former WWE Champion CM Punk potentially joining AEW (All Elite Wrestling) but thinks there are factors in getting a deal done.

The possibility of signing one of the biggest free agents in the pro wrestling business right now would be a great addition to the already loaded AEW roster.

Punk and Jericho have shared the ring on several different occasions in WWE. While doing a recent interview with ESPN, Jericho made it known that he thinks AEW would be the right for Punk.

“If he wants to come back to wrestling, it would have to be for the right reasons — both on his end and on AEW’s end,” Jericho said. “CM Punk is a unique individual.”

Jericho noted that AEW and WWE could use him but it all depends on what Punk wants to do and what his attitude is when and if he comes back. The AEW star added that it’s a new world, especially in AEW.

“Like I said, if he wants to come in, he’d probably be welcomed with open arms. But I think he would have to kind of prove himself, as he would want to. Because I know him. He’s a competitor. He’s not gonna come back just for a paycheck or just to be famous. If he comes back, it’s because he wants to be here, he wants to wrestle and he wants to prove something. And if he doesn’t feel that way, he won’t come back. The only person that can answer that question, I believe, is CM Punk himself.”

There is a ton of hype behind tomorrow’s (Sat. May 25, 2019) All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Double Or Nothing pay-per-view (PPV). One of the biggest theories from fans about the event is that former WWE Champion CM Punk could make an appearance on the show. Punk has been retired from professional wrestling since 2014 after a bad falling out with WWE.

However, he returned to the ring in a mask at a recent indy show for a quick spot. Many believe Punk has the itch to get back into the ring again on a bigger stage. The one issue with the idea of Punk appearing at Double Or Nothing is that he is working an MMA show that same day. Punk will be commentating for Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) 75 from Coachella, California.

Double Or Nothing begins at around 4 P.M. from Las Vegas, while CFFC 75 begins at 6 P.M. There are 181.71 miles between Las Vegas and Coachella, so an appearance from Punk would likely be impossible. But that hasn’t stopped fans from grasping for straws. One fan on Twitter mentioned Punk’s recent Instagram story, and how he was shown flying “to somewhere dry and mountainous.”

Punk responded to the fan, shooting the theory down:

Punk had fun with fans about the AEW rumors on Twitter a few days ago as well:

Do you think Punk will be a surprise guest at Double Or Nothing tomorrow?

Chris Jericho is a big supporter of former WWE Champion CM Punk potentially joining AEW (All Elite Wrestling).

Punk and Jericho have shared the ring on several different occasions in WWE. The possibility of signing one of the biggest free agents in the pro wrestling business right now would be a great addition to the already loaded AEW roster.

While doing a recent interview with Express to promote the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view event, Jericho made it known that he thinks AEW is a perfect place for Punk.

“It’s a pretty obvious answer,” Jericho responded. “I don’t know if he wants to wrestle, but if he decides to, I think AEW would be the perfect place for him.”

After dealing with injuries and not wanting to wrestle anymore, Punk decided to walk out of the WWE on the Monday following the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event in 2014. He hasn’t worked a wrestling match since.

AEW holds their first show pretty soon. Double or Nothing, which is the inaugural show promoted by the company, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25, 2019.

Sean Waltman recently made a bold prediction on his podcast, X-Pac 1, 2, 360. He revealed that he believes it’s only a matter of time until former WWE Superstar, CM Punk, returns to pro wrestling. Not only that, but it won’t be WWE that he returns to.

Instead, Walkman points to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as the most likely promotion that Punk will end up calling home.

“I promise you at some point, CM Punk will be back involved in wrestling”

– Sean Waltman

“I haven’t said it in a while because the subject hasn’t come up really as much, because he’s doubled down on, ‘I am never coming back to wrestling.’ I mean, he’s said that over and over again. And I just — history tells me that eventually he will return to wrestling. A lot of people in entertainment that mean it just as much as he does eventually come back. I’m talking about, look at musical acts for instance: The Eagles, ‘When hell freezes over,’ right? Legit. They meant it just as much as he does,” he explained.

“The Misfits, Glenn Danzig’s war […] Never gonna happen, never gonna reunite with Jerry Only and the rest of the Misfits. They’ve had several shows. It just goes to show you. And trust me, I know Glenn Danzig and like, no one is as stubborn as that guy. So, trust me. He will be back. I promise you at some point, CM Punk will be back involved in wrestling. And no one should go, ‘Oh, see, we told you!’ because it’s his life. And at the time, he means it. When he says, ‘I’m never coming back,’ he means it. It’s just that history shows that everyone else that meant it too ends up coming back. And I can honestly see him showing up in AEW. That could be like this huge surprise they’re waiting to drop with the announcement of a TV deal.”

CM Punk was once again on the minds of wrestling fans worldwide after he made a surprise appearance at an independent show. He would sneak into the ring under a mask and deliver a GTS during a match for an MKE event in Wisconsin last Friday.

Thanks to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription.

Former WWE Superstar Ryback recently took part in a “Ask Me Anything” session on the Squared Circle Reddit where he spoke about various topics including his past issues with CM Punk.

The issues come from Punk’s appearance on Cabana’s “Art of Wrestling” podcast from November of 2014 where he spoke about his time in WWE. This is where he told stories about Ryback allegedly being unsafe in the ring and accused him of steroid usage.

“He has personal issues with me because his bullsh** didn’t work with me. Karma dealt with him already. You would hear more stories of me hurting people if that were the case, but it simply isn’t. His steroid allegations are out of pure jealousy. The guy has shit genetics and can’t even get abs cutting weight with MMA training. Our history is in the past and I wish him all the best out of wrestling, but his remarks were done purposely from other personal occurrences.”

With the launch of AEW (All Elite Wrestling), there has been speculation of who the promotion could sign next and getting more talent under contract. Ryback’s name has been talked about by fans. He seems to be interested in having a conversation with officials about the possibility.

“Once I’m healthy I will speak to Cody if I feel I can contribute in a meaningful way. They are going to do very well over time I believe. They have an opportunity to do wrestling the way it always should have been done.”

Former WWE Champion CM Punk has been in the headlines for various reasons as of late.

First was when he ruled out starting a podcast of his own and making a surprise appearance at an indy wrestling show while wearing a mask.

Punk was at it again once Ron Funches asked Punk on Twitter if he would be on his podcast.

However, Funches then joked about not wanting to do it due to the last time that Punk was on a podcast. This was a reference to when Punk made an appearance on former friend Colt Cabana’s “Art of Wrestling” podcast.

This was when things got interesting as Punk appeared to take a shot at Cabana. You can see his response here:

WWE doctor Chris Amann brought the lawsuit forward due to the comments Punk made during an appearance on Cabana’s podcast from November of 2014 about not receiving proper treatment of a “lump” on his backside while in the WWE. The jury ruled that they were in favor of Punk and Cabana on all counts filed by Amann.

After the lawsuit, Cabana sued Punk for breach of contract and fraud due to him alleging that the former WWE Champion made a promise to help him with his legal bills during the lawsuit but didn’t keep his promise.

Former WWE Champion CM Punk made headlines this past weekend when made his return to pro wrestling at an MKE independent event in Wisconsin.

The former WWE star was under a mask where he did a run-in during an Ace Steel vs. Daryck St. Holmes match and connecting with a GTS, which was his wrestling finisher. Ring of Honor star Silas Young later confirmed that it was Punk under the mask.

Young appeared on Busted Open Radio where he talked about the scene. Although he didn’t 100% say that it was Punk, he discussed why Punk might have made the appearance.

He mentioned that the building s being torn down early next month and that Punk wrestled in the building early on his pro wrestling career. He recalled his wife coming up to him before the match and telling him that she heard Punk was going to do a run in. She was one of the managers in the match.

“It made sense with the match being with Ace Steele and having Dave Prazak involved.” Young pointed out that those guys are longtime friends and they broke in the business together. He would add that Punk wasn’t in the building during the show but rather sitting in a waiting car and immediately left after the spot.

“That’s what I was told and I’d like to believe it. If for nothing more than the publicity it got MKE Wrestling.”

More details have emerged regarding CM Punk’s surprise appearance and return to wrestling.

As we reported earlier, Friday’s run-in on an MKE event was not the first time that Punk has made an unadvertised pro wrestling appearance.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reports that Punk appeared under a hood at a Freelance Wrestling event titled Raw Power in December 2015.

Punk served as Kikutaro’s manager, as Kikutaro faced off against Dick Justice and Darin Corbin.

Punk wore a cloak and a robe, and threw ceremonial salt before the match began.

Once the bell rang, Punk did not become involved in the match.

According to the report, Punk was backstage for the 2015 show. At Friday’s MKE event, Punk reportedly waited in his car before the show, then left right after his run-in.

Fightful confirms the Barstool’s Robbie Fox’s report on the idea behind the 2015 appearance.

The Freelance Wrestling show, and Punk’s appearance, were set to be a key part of Colt Cabana’s Wrestling Road Diaries 3 documentary.

After Cabana and Punk had a personal falling out, the appearance was cut from the documentary.

Raw Power also featured appearances from Cabana, and Joey Ryan. The entire event is available for purchase here.

Do you think more surprise Punk appearances will be revealed?

All Elite Wrestling will present their first official event next month. According to recent comments on Wrestling Observer Radio, however, AEW President Tony Khan had someone other than the Elite in mind originally when deciding to start a new promotion.

“If (CM Punk) wants to wrestle, he was Tony Khan’s first pick before Jericho, before the Young Bucks, before anyone,” said Dave Meltzer. “If he wants to wrestle he can wrestle and make very good money if that’s what he wants.”

CM Punk Masked Run-In

A video featuring a masked Punk making a run-in at an independent event recently has caused a stir. The event was being promoted by Silas Young (who would later confirm it was Punk under the mask). Punk had performed earlier in his career in the same venue and this weekend’s event was scheduled to be it’s last.

He made his run-in during the Ace Steel vs. Daryck St. Holmes match.

CM Punk Statement On Return To Wrestling From 2016

In 2016, Punk made some predictions about a potential return to pro-wrestling that seem to have come to fruition.

“Its not going to be anything televised,” Punk said to ESPN Radio. “It’s gonna be me in a ninja f*cking outfit, wrestling one of my buddies.”

• CM Punk Returns To Wrestling At Indy Show (VIDEO)

CM Punk made his return to pro wrestling at an MKE independent event in Wisconsin, Friday night.

Punk appeared on the show under a mask, and did a run-in during an Ace Steel vs. Daryck St. Holmes bout.

Silas Young, and a Reddit user claiming to own the MKE promotion, confirmed that it was Punk under the hood in this Reddit thread.

Punk, delivered a GTS to St. Holmes at the behest of Dave Prazak, as seen in the video below.

CM Punk Returns To Wrestling At MKE

Young furthered the idea that it was Punk on his Twitter account on Saturday. Young can also be spotted in the above video, filming the angle.

Punk, Steel, and Prazak are friends from the Midwest indy scene, dating back two decades. Friday’s MKE show was the last wrestling event that will be held in the St. West Allis, Wisconsin Knights of Columbus hall.

Further Evidence Of CM Punk Return

For those still skeptical as to whether or not this was actually Punk, there is further evidence.

Punk was spotted at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu or amateur wrestling tournament in West St. Allis the same day, where he took a photo with a fan.

The masked man doing the run-in happens to be wearing the same clothes that Punk wore that day.

Additionally, Punk liked several tweets regarding the show.

The promoter, who uses the name Bergerzar, had this to say regarding Punk’s return.

“Personally I’m extremely grateful that he did this because it’s helping get eyes on what we’ve been quietly doing here in Milwaukee,” Bergezar wrote.

“We didn’t plan this, we booked everybody we could think of (and also actually taking bookings) that had a history with this building before it closes.”

Bergezar goes on to credit Punk’s connection with Steel and Prazak as the key to pulling off the surprise.

Not The First Time?

Barstool Sports personality Robbie Fox claims that this is not the first time that Punk has made a wrestling appearance under a mask in recent years.

According to Fox, video of some of Punk’s earlier stunts might have been included in Colt Cabana’s Wrestling Road Diaries 3, if not for Punk and Cabana’s falling out.

If Fox is correct, Friday’s appearance is not Punk’s first appearance in five years, but just his first that has become public knowledge.

Analysis

Punk remains a popular figure among wrestling fans, as evidenced by his name still being chanted on a regular basis at WWE events, more than five years after his departure.

This was more than likely just a case of Punk doing a favor for some old friends in a building he wrestled in on his way up.

At the same time, with a new promotion set to launch in North America, WWE in need of star power ahead of Smackdown’s move to FOX this year, and the globalization of the wrestling business thanks to streaming services, Punk’s wrestling services have likely never been in higher demand.

According to the MKE promoter, Punk is likely aware of this, and aware that this would cause a ruckus.

“I certainly can’t speak for the man but I’d have to assume he knew this would create some buzz,” wrote Bergerzar.

And so it has. Never say never.

What do you think of CM Punk’s return to wrestling?

Former WWE Superstar Phil Brooks (CM Punk) recently competed in a brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament at the Chicago Grappling Games.

Punk competed in the Men’s Seniors Gi, Blue Belts, Under 199.99 division. In a field of three competitors, he finished third.

• CM Punk Files Motion To Dismiss Colt Cabana Lawsuit

CM Punk In 2019

Fans of CM Punk’s who wish to follow his post-wrestling career in 2019 have several options. Punk stars in the horror film “Girl on the 3rd Floor” released earlier this year. The film holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes currently, albeit with only a few reviews. He also appears regularly as a guest commentator for various comic books, TV shows, or films he is interested in.

Punk also recently commented on the WrestleMania 35 main event and Shane McMahon referring to himself as “the Best in the World.” He spoke to the Stadium’s Sauce & Shram show following the event.

“Those three women last night, put it all on the line, for everybody’s entertainment,” Punk said. “And I think the best thing to come out of all of that is the little girls that can watch that and aspire to be something greater than what we all are.”

Former WWE Champion CM Punk appeared on Stadium’s Sauce & Shram show where he was asked a few questions about WWE.

Right off the bat, Punk was asked about WWE using the “Best In the World” nickname for former WWE SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon since November.

This is where Punk noted that the “funny thing about the company, is I could say, ‘Yea that’s a little shot at me,’ And you know, it probably is. But they’d deny it until the cows come home.”

He was also asked was about Kofi Kingston winning the WWE Title from Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 35 this past Sunday night, which marked his first major world title win under the WWE banner. Punk and Kingston have been good friends for years now.

Punk believes that WWE was too late and they should have put the title on Kofi 10 years ago. He also thinks that they should learn to be ahead of the curve in the future. He added that he’s stoked that it happened.

Punk decided to walk out of WWE on the Monday following the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event in 2014. Since he departed from the WWE, fans have wanted to see Punk compete in the squared circle again. Instead, he took his talents to the Octagon in the UFC.

Former WWE Champion CM Punk is going to wrestle again but it just won’t be inside of the squared circle while wearing his famous attire.

ROH (Ring of Honor) star Marty Scurll recently announced that he would be taking on Punk at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo that takes place from March 22 – 24th.

However, it turns out that they will be thumb wrestling, according to the former WWE star. You can see their exchange here:

Once he signed with the WWE, his career took off, and he would later hold several championships including the WWE Title. However, after dealing with injuries and not wanting to wrestle anymore, Punk decided to walk out of the company on the Monday following the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event in 2014.

Since he departed from the WWE, fans have wanted to see Punk compete in the squared circle again. Instead, he took his talents to the Octagon in the UFC.

The former WWE Champion fought Mike Jackson in a welterweight bout at the UFC 225 pay-per-view event on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. As seen in the fight, Jackson dominated it and Punk showed a ton of heart but was winded after the first round. Jackson was able to pick up the unanimous decision win. He lost in his MMA debut against Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in September of 2016 by first round submission.

A new teaser trailer for the movie, “Girl on the Third Floor,” has been released as it has surfaced online. It features former WWE Champion CM Punk in his first starring role in a feature movie.

Trieste Dunn, Elissa Dowling, and newcomer Sarah Brooks are also featured in the movie that is being directed by Travis Stevens.

As of this writing, the film has yet to reveal a release date, but it’s set to premiere at Austin, TX’s SXSW, which takes place from March 8-17. You can see the new teaser trailer here:

Punk stars as Don Koch in the haunted house thriller “Girl on the Third Floor.” Punk’s character was described as a man who is failing as a husband that believes he can make up for past mistakes by fixing up an old house. Don tears the house apart for renovations but the house starts to tear him apart as well, “revealing the rot behind the drywall.”

Back in November, a preview clip from the film was released, which you can see here:

In 2014 Colt Cabana and CM Punk released a podcast detailing the former WWE Champion’s departure from the promotion. During the podcast, Punk alleged he was mistreated by one of WWE’s doctors, Chris Amann, who followed up by filing a lawsuit against Cabana and Punk.

Punk allegedly told Cabana that his own lawyers would handle the situation, however, there seems to have been a misunderstanding between the two. Cabana says he lost over $200,000 in legal fees, fees he thought Punk and his legal team would cover. Cabana then launched a lawsuit against Punk, the first being dismissed before he filed yet another one in December.

PWInsider reports Punk has now filed a motion to dismiss the second lawsuit as well. The motion was filed in the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Punk’s motion suggests Cabana’s second lawsuit should be dismissed because the “conclusory allegations” won’t legally hold up. Also, Cabana didn’t file amended claims in the second suit.

Punk also claims that he spent over $1 million in defending himself and Cabana in the lawsuit against Amann. Cabana and his legal team have been given until January 25th to respond to Punk’s motion. In turn, Punk would then have until February 19th to respond, and a status conference would be held the following day.

What do you think about Punk attempting to dismiss Cabana’s second lawsuit?

A judge has thrown out Colt Cabana’s lawsuit against CM Punk. Lawyers for Cabana have already filed a new lawsuit, however. According to a report from PW Insider, a judge ruled Cabana did not have enough proof of a commitment from Punk to cover the cost of Cabana’s legal fees in their defense against WWE’s lawsuit.

Cabana’s first lawsuit was not dismissed with prejudice, however, which allows him to re-file it.

The new lawsuit is stating that Punk believed at the time he made the statements regarding WWE on Colt’s podcast that he was aware there was likely to be legal ramifications and told Cabana he would cover the costs. Cabana is seeking $200,000 in lawyer fees stemming from WWE’s lawsuit against the two of them.

Colt Cabana and CM Punk Legal Dispute

Cabana addressed his lawsuit against Punk briefly this summer on his podcast.

“All I want is for this thing to be settled,” Cabana said. “I don’t have anything to say about it. I’m going to try not to say anything about this until after everything unfolds, I guess.”

Sami Zayn Praises Colt Cabana

Sami Zayn recently offered some praise for Cabana.

“I’ll go one step further and say that, whether they know it or not, many independent wrestlers probably wouldn’t be making the money they’re making now were it not for Colt. He truly changed the game,” Zayn Tweeted.

Former WWE Superstar CM Punk is aware of All Elite Wrestling and would consider working for the upstart promotion if they made him a solid offer. During an interview with MMAFighting, Punk said, “If those guys all go and start their own thing, more power to them,” Punk said.

When asked directly if he’d entertain an offer to work for All Elite, Punk replied, “I would always listen. I would listen to them because … I like the Young Bucks, I text with Matt on and off. But business is business.”

Prior to All In, there was speculation as to whether or not he would be involved in that show. Cody Rhodes stated at one point that they reached out to CM Punk to appear, but Punk says an official offer was never made.

“I know Cody was out there in the media saying that an offer was made,” Punk said. “An offer was not made. Calling me up or texting me saying, ‘Hey, if you want to come to the show and do something, we would love that’ is not an offer. That’s not an offer.”

While the signing of CM Punk would be a huge deal for All Elite, Punk is pretty adamant that his pro wrestling days are most likely behind him.

“There are a couple more loose ends that I’m still trying to tie up to fully absolve me from the world of pro wrestling,” Punk stated. “I feel like I’ve still been attached to it since the day that I left it and that’s mostly because of fugazi lawyers and such. But we’re wrapping all that up and that’ll come to an end. And once I’m truly free, we can explore the world and just float and hang out and I can walk my dog and drink coffee and do commentary for Dave Sholler and continue to train at Roufusport and do all kinds of stuff. I’ve earned it, I’ve paid my dues.”

You can read the full interview here. 

The first look at former WWE Champion CM Punk in his first starring role in a feature movie has surfaced online.

Punk stars as Don Koch in the haunted house thriller “Girl on the Third Floor.” Punk’s character was described as a man who is failing as a husband that believes he can make up for past mistakes by fixing up an old house. Don tears the house apart for renovations but the house starts to tear him apart as well, “revealing the rot behind the drywall.”

Trieste Dunn, Elissa Dowling, and newcomer Sarah Brooks are also featured in the movie that is being directed by Travis Stevens. As of this writing, there’s no word yet on when “Girl on the Third Floor” will be released but it was recently noted that the film is in post-production now and is expected to be in theaters next year.

“I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to take on the lead role in Girl On The Third Floor,” said Punk, real name Phil Brooks to Deadline back in September. “I’m a longtime personal fan of genre films and this project was an absolute natural fit for me.”

Check out the first clip below courtesy of WGN Chicago: