CM Punk Receives Another Offer For Pro Wrestling Return

CM Punk looks to be the belle of the ball, at least amongst promotions that aren't WWE and All Elite Wrestling.

Speaking with the Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast, National Wrestling Alliance owner Billy Corgan admitted he wouldn't be able to pay CM Punk what he is worth but he invited Punk to wrestle for the NWA if he wants to have some fun. 

"Many people behind the scenes have asked me, 'Should we make a play for Punk? Have you reached out to Punk?' The answer, in terms of reaching out, is no. I respect him a lot. He deserves top money. He's a top star. That sounds almost self-defeating, 'You're almost admitting that you wouldn't want him.' No, trust me, the NWA would go hand over fist to have Phil walk through the door and be part of the NWA, even for a pay-per-view," Corgan began.

"What I would say to Phil, and I'm not trying to use this as an open forum, I'm saying to you what I would say to Phil, and again, I have not reached out and I certainly know how to get in touch with him. What I could say to him is, he would have a lot of fun in the NWA. I think Phil, the person, loves professional wrestling. He's had his public confrontation... I'm very similar, I got sued by a record company for $150 million. I eventually made a deal with them and continued working for them. I've had massive battles behind the scenes with every segment of the record and touring business, some of which aren't public. I have a reputation in rock n roll, behind the scenes. If Phil, the person has a rep with whoever, he doesn't have that rep with me because I feel I understand where he's coming from," he continued.

"That man loves professional wrestling. He may not love the professional wrestling business, but he loves professional wrestling. My only appeal to Punk would be, if you want to have some fun, I can't pay you what you're worth, but if you want to have some fun, come have some fun in the NWA. We'll kick some ass, we'll have some laughs, and I'll buy you a vegan sandwich."

CM Punk has been a free agent since he was released with cause by All Elite Wrestling in September. Punk is interested in a return to WWE but the company reportedly turned him down.

Punk reportedly received an offer from TNA/IMPACT for an appearance at Bound For Glory but Punk turned that down. He was backstage at the post-Bound For Glory TV tapings on Sunday, October 22, during which he was asked in a jokey manner about potentially signing for the promotion.

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