Published 23:12 IST, October 24th 2019

WWE: CM Punk unlikely to return on FOX despite impressive tryout!

In some disappointing news for WWE fans, CM Punk has announced that he is yet to hear back from the company; Punk had recently auditioned for the WWE Backstage

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In some disappointing news for WWE fans, CM Punk has anunced that he is yet to hear back from company on his return. Punk h recently auditioned for WWE Backst on FSI. However, former WWE superstar said that re h been news on a potential deal.

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CM Punk is t favoured anymore

Earlier, re was also speculation among pro-wrestling fans that Punk may sign a deal with WWE's rivals All Elite Wrestling (AEW). However, Punk has dismissed se speculations in a leing podcast and even called out fans for spreing false rumours. CM Punk also took a jibe at AEW, alluding that he h t even heard of company.

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WWE Backst on FSI was hosted by WWE Hall of fame alumni Booker T and Renee Young. Following AEW rumour came rumour that CM Punk was given a tryout for WWE show. Later, Punk confirmed this. Following revelation, re were mixed reports. One suggested that FOX executives h almost agreed to rope in Punk for show. Meanwhile, ar report indicated that though CM Punk h impressed FOX executives, y h decided to pass him on for w. Amidst se reports, CM Punk’s confirmation that he has t heard back from FOX or WWE indicates that his chances of signing a deal are growing slimmer by day.

Punk said that he h received a call from FOX while he was in LA for a tryout and he h gone re for an audition. He furr ded that he h t heard anything from network since n. He said that he h t heard from Renee or Booker T, whom he h t seen for over five years before tryout.

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CM Punk furr spoke of how he loves commentary. Punk, who recently competed in MMA Arena, may t have been doing great re, but he has been enjoying his stint as a commentator.

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He told podcast that when network approached him for tryout, y pitched role to him, saying he would be an authority on wrestling for network. He said that y were impressed with his WWE career and wanted him to be an analyst on show. Well, thing is guaranteed just yet. With statement from WWE or FOX, re could still be hope for Punk.

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11:35 IST, October 24th 2019