Seth Rollins Reveals Previous Attempts to Bring CM Punk Back to WWE

One Big Thing

Seth Rollins disclosed multiple attempts to reach out to CM Punk following his controversial 2014 WWE exit, despite their eventual on-screen rivalry upon Punk’s 2023 return.

Why It Matters

This revelation adds depth to one of wrestling’s most compelling modern rivalries, showing how personal relationships in professional wrestling can evolve from mentorship to antagonism.

Key Details

• Rollins and Punk shared a mentor-mentee relationship before Punk’s 2014 departure
• Multiple contact attempts by Rollins went unanswered over the years
• Punk reportedly responded only through public criticism of Rollins
• Their rivalry culminated in a match on January 6th’s RAW on Netflix, with Punk emerging victorious

Direct Quote

“Even over the years I reached out to him a couple of times to try to like, engage and see where he was at and see if he was interested in coming back. And nothing, no response. Except, when he got a chance, he’d talk as much crap as he could.” – Seth Rollins

By The Numbers

• 9 years: Duration of Punk’s absence from WWE (2014-2023)
• 2 months: Time between Punk’s return and his victory over Rollins

What’s Next

The rivalry between Rollins and Punk may continue to develop, with their recent match potentially serving as just the first chapter in their renewed relationship.

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