CM Punk recently left AEW and speculation about a WWE return is growing.
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Shawn Michaels, WWE Hall of Famer and NXT creative head, expressed his willingness to welcome Punk to NXT.
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While Michaels enjoyed working with Punk in the past, he acknowledged Punk's reputation for being challenging to work with.
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Michaels believes Punk's star power and ability to draw audiences would make him a valuable addition to WWE.
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However, the final decision rests with WWE's higher-ups.
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CM Punk was fired by AEW following a backstage altercation with Jack Perry.
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Punk's WWE history includes multiple championship reigns and memorable moments.
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His last WWE appearance was at the Royal Rumble in 2014.
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Punk transitioned to UFC for two fights before joining AEW in 2021.
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During his AEW tenure, Punk won the championship twice.
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