CM Punk takes planned time off from WWE, possible return this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
CM Punk's absence from WWE since April is due to a planned break, according to reports. After not appearing on WWE programming since the Raw following WrestleMania 42, where he was set to face Cody Rhodes, speculation arose regarding his status with the company. Rumors about a pay cut or release are unconfirmed, with sources indicating no issues between Punk and WWE. Reports state that new merchandise is being prepared and Punk is set for appearances this summer, although exact dates remain unclear.
- •CM Punk has not appeared on WWE TV since April
- •Speculation included a pay cut and release rumors
- •Reports clarify it's a planned time off
- •New merchandise for Punk is in development
- •Punk expected back at WWE events this summer
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — CM Punk’s WWE Absence Gets a Clearer Answer After Pay-Cut and Release Rumors Spread
"CM Punk’s absence from WWE television has a clearer explanation after several days of online rumor-chasing around his status with the company. The former World ... Read More
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