Major Backstage Update – TNA Contacting CM Punk

UPDATE x 3: As we previously reported, TNA offered CM Punk a huge deal to join their promotion within the last few months, which he turned down. Another less accurate source denied that the story was even remotely true. For what it’s worth, the story is absolutely true and reports stating otherwise are simply inaccurate.

Dave Meltzer posted a message claiming that the story is true for obvious reasons. He wrote: “The other story is obviously true and I didn’t think it was that big a deal since he showed no real interest. Look at common sense. You’re trying to make a TV deal. There is a free agent out there who is one of the biggest stars and you’re denying contact with him? In other words, are you saying you’re an incompetent promotion? It was how many minutes after Del Rio got fired that they tried to get in touch with him? But they didn’t as least try to contact Punk while trying to close a deal?” This confirms what we reported on Wednesday night, saying This really shouldn’t come as a surprise as why wouldn’t they at least send “feelers” to one of the top “free agents” in the business? It’s worth a shot even if he says no. Why wouldn’t you at least try? If you don’t ask, you don’t know.

It should also be noted that a major television network was interested in having Punk host a reality show. It is unknown if the offer happened after Punk walked out on WWE or after his contract expired.

Meanwhile, another story involving Punk this week detailed an appearance at Ohio Valley Wrestling’s “Saturday Night Special” event. It was reported that he didn’t talk to anyone except Rip Rogers, Cliff Compton and Trailer Park Trash. He then went straight to owner Danny Davis’ office.

OVW Director of Television Michael Baldwin said: “Trailer Park Trash was not in the Davis Arena that night. No one was told not to bother CM Punk, there was no meeting held. Punk was here to talk old times with Danny Davis as the two are friends, and spent most of the time in Danny’s office. We wanted to clear things up with the article which was posted on October 6. Thank you.“

UPDATE x 2: Regarding reports that CM Punk was backstage at last Saturday night’s Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) event, a Reddit user under the name “502photo” claims he works for Ohio Valley Wrestling says reports that the talents were told to “leave CM Punk alone” are incorrect. He wrote:

“As some of you may know (through comments) I work for OVW in production. Yes Punk was at the Davis Arean for the SNS, but no one was told by the Owner Danny Davis or any higher ups not to bother him. Not bothering him was just done out of respect if he wanted to talk he would have come out of the office, but alas he did not. Perhaps he didn’t want it getting out cause it would cause a huge fuss. O well Please Watch OVW At OVWrestling.com.

We had Cabana and Compton in a tag last week and it was really good so go check that out. Also Compton is our Champ so it’s pretty fun to watch. Thanks!”

UPDATE: CM Punk was spotted backstage at Ohio Valley Wrestling’s “Saturday Night Special” show last Saturday. He was likely there to support his friend Cliff “Domino” Compton, who won the OVW Heavyweight title for the third time after beating Melvin Maximus and Marcus Anthony. Punk only spoke to Rip Rogers, Trailer Park Trash, & Compton. Everyone else was advised to leave him alone. He later left with Compton and wasn’t seen by fans in attendance.

Punk previously wrestled for OVW from September 2005 to summer 2006, when it was the developmental promotion for WWE. This was his first wrestling-related event since he left the WWE.

ORIGINAL: As many of you would likely expect, TNA did recently make a play for CM Punk. It was said to be done in similar fashion to how they reached out to Alberto Del Rio, which is through an intermediary who is friends with Punk. This really shouldn’t come as a surprise as why wouldn’t they at least send “feelers” to one of the top “free agents” in the business? It’s worth a shot even if he says no. Why wouldn’t you at least try? If you don’t ask, you don’t know.

The idea was that Punk would be the top star of the company with pay similar to what Hulk Hogan was making when he was with the promotion – aka leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else.

TNA was hoping that Punk could be their flagship star and if he signed with them, could help them get a strong television deal.

Punk reportedly expressed zero interest in working for TNA, or in pro wrestling in general. The company is continuing talks with Alberto Del Rio and one source says it’s “only a matter of time: before we see him in TNA.

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