Triple H Says He Didn’t Know CM Punk Would Appear At WWE Survivor Series Until Show Started

Triple H details CM Punk’s return to WWE. 

CM Punk surprised the wrestling world when he returned to WWE at Survivor Series 2023. CM Punk has stated that the deal came together late and credited Nick Khan for being the one to help facilitate things. 

Speaking to Megan Morant of WWE, Triple H was asked for his thoughts on CM Punk’s return. 

“Funny. If you had asked me a few weeks prior to that…there were rumors and all that stuff, but we had zero communication at that point. As we got closer to the event, there was a couple of conversations that happened between Punk and Nick Khan. Nick said to me, ‘Would you be opposed to me having a conversation and seeing where it goes?’ I said, ‘No. I have no issues there. My concern is, what’s the fit?’ It was still a long shot to me when I called Neil Lawi on the WWE music side to see about Cult Of Personality, just in case. Day of the event, I want to say Survivor Series had started. That’s when I got word that ‘we’re going to try to paper this and get it done quick. He’s going to head that way.’ While we were live, on the air with Survivor Series. At that point, maybe five people knew. Right before he arrived at the building, I got word that everything was agreed to. We snuck him in the building, I left Gorilla for a minute to go say hello. The other talent, I pulled aside in the break before the match, before they went to the ring. I’m sure there was a lot of mixed emotions. Controversial guy. Over the next day or two, I had a lot of very interesting private conversations with a lot of people to air their differences. We all got to an amicable place. I can say this about CM Punk, is this is a completely different CM Punk than he was when he left. It’s been all for the positive. He’s been nothing but a wonderful employee and a wonderful addition to the team. It’s been so refreshing working with him that we’ve been keeping him part of everything while he’s out injured. It’s been great,” said Triple H. 

Fans can find CM Punk’s recount of the deal coming together by clicking here. 

Punk will be on commentary for Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania XL. 

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