A major dream match could be happening if all goes well.
Fightful Select hast learned that upon CM Punk’s return to WWE this past Saturday, there were several in the company pushing for the possibility of CM Punk to take on Stone Cold Steve Austin. So much so, that we’re told that Punk had even had discussions about the possibility.
As of now, we’re told many in WWE are hopeful and even optimistic that the match could finally be put together. One source in the company had indicated that many ideas have already been floated between CM Punk and WWE. We have not heard how far along in talks, planning or pitches that this is, but that if all went well, the ideal scenario would see Punk flying to Austin to go over ideas. One source indicated that while that is the “ideal scenario,” there’s a lot to get through first. Those close to Austin say that they’ve never heard him mention any personal issues that the two would need to get over, and actually indicated that they drop messages to each other a couple of times a year or so.
CM Punk and Stone Cold Steve Austin has long been a dream match, but for the better part of 20 years, Stone Cold Steve Austin was not interested in a return to the ring. In 2022, he appeared in the main event of WrestleMania to take on Kevin Owens, and left the door open for a potential return to the ring. We’re told that Austin was approached for multiple WrestleMania matches for WrestleMania 39, none of which came to fruition.
In preparation for Stone Cold’s WrestleMania 38 match, both Vince McMahon and Drew Gulak traveled to Austin’s property to ensure he was prepared for the match. We’re told that Gulak and Austin effectively had a full match there.
Punk and Austin had an interaction on the June 13, 2011 WWE Raw, and then as a part of the promotion for the WWE 13 video game in a segment with Jim Ross.
Fightful's Corey Brennan has also heard information indicating this match is a possibility.
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