Guest Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Also heard Tazz tried out to be Renee's partner too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willows Way Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Pwi is rapporting that Numerous WWE sources have confirmed to PWInsider.com that former WWE Champion CM Punk was at FOX Studios earlier this week in Los Angeles meeting for a potential on-air role for WWE Backstage, the new FOX Sports 1 studio show that will debut on the cable network on 11/5. We are told that Renee Young was also present and that Punk did some test on-camera material. We have not confirmed that Punk has signed on for the series. WWE Backstage is being produced by FOX, not WWE, so should Punk land on the series, which will air weekly on Tuesday nights, he would not be technically working for World Wrestling Entertainment. Punk exited WWE in January 2014 but noted last month at Starrcast 3 that he wouldn't "not take a call" from World Wrestling Entertainment if they called to speak to him about a potential return in some form to the company. OMG !! Thats massive if it turns out to be real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 FOX spent what, 4 billion on Smackdown? No doubt they want to see returns in their investment, and getting some eyes on this show by bringing someone like Punk in would do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 he kinda admitted he doesnt really keep up with the product so im curious as to what he could really contribute, but shit i would love to see it anyway. i guess it depends on what the show is gonna be. if its gonna be like that bullshit ass meta-semi-shoot show they did with Peter Rosenberg where JBL and whoever else just comes on to talk about how fans are wrong about everything then im off that. since they have such a late time slot i expect kayfabe to be out the window but i wonder to what extent. like i wouldnt mind if Punk was on there to review his favorite matches of the week or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmerc Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Wow! Very interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 https://twitter.com/wrestlingnewsco/status/1179536171669446656?s=21 wonder if WWE will announce it themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nerd Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I'm sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 It's just FOX people that worked with him on the deal so (if he did indeed sign) idk if WWE will announce it publicly (maybe their WWE on Fox Twitter account lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Super weird for Punk to come back to a WWE product, but kinda not actually be associated with WWE still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestInTheWorld614 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I can see this as a possible door for 2K to get him as a preorder for next years game. If he is willing to work on one project thats not directly with WWE then he may be willing for another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Always about the game with you init Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Bro Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I can see this as a possible door for 2K to get him as a preorder for next years game. ... and so it begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Lights Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Kinda sucks this is how Punk returns to the wrestling world, but hey, I'll give it a watch. Can't see myself watching the show regularly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Always about the game with you init You know what site this is, sir? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestInTheWorld614 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Im just saying, its the only other thing WWE is associated with but does not deal with the contracts directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 i gotta know what the show is before i decide if im interested. if its basically like the PPV preshows then i see very little reason to watch that every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Punk said Fox wants it to be like a sports recap show like with NFL, ESPN etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango kid Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I thought Fox News and Fox Sports was seperate? Nah...pretty sure it's all the same. Disney bought the rights to 21st Century Fox, FX, etc. But, anything that still has the straight up "Fox" branding is still fox affiliated...be that Fox news, Fox sports, or the standard Fox channel. I'm like 99% sure of that. I believe they had to get rid of Fox Sports because they already own ESPN if they own Fox Sports they will own a monopoly on sports channels some pretty sure Fox Sports was never part of their deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 if Punk ever does show up on WWETV i hope they go to the absolute greatest lengths to keep it a secret before it happens. no rumors, no speculative dirtsheets, nothing. i want a genuine surprise. i want the crowd to lose their *censored*ing minds and not have any signs prepared. i want to fall out of my seat. but you know what as long as he does this show, people will always expect him to show up at any given moment but still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 if Punk ever does show up on WWETV i hope they go to the absolute greatest lengths to keep it a secret before it happens. no rumors, no speculative dirtsheets, nothing. i want a genuine surprise. i want the crowd to lose their *censored*ing minds and not have any signs prepared. i want to fall out of my seat. but you know what as long as he does this show, people will always expect him to show up at any given moment but still I want it to be a totally unmentioned, random appearance in the background. Like... Heel backstage: "I can beat everyone standing in this room right now! I can beat you, Jinder. (points at Jinder Mahal), you, Kevin Owens. you R-Truth. You CM Punk and even YOU Mike Kanellis!" Camera gets a quick glance of CM Punk just standing there, before moving on to Mike Kanellis and nobody on commentary even mentions it and it is never brought up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 if Punk ever does show up on WWETV i hope they go to the absolute greatest lengths to keep it a secret before it happens. no rumors, no speculative dirtsheets, nothing. i want a genuine surprise. i want the crowd to lose their *censored*ing minds and not have any signs prepared. i want to fall out of my seat. but you know what as long as he does this show, people will always expect him to show up at any given moment but still I want it to be a totally unmentioned, random appearance in the background. Like...Heel backstage: "I can beat everyone standing in this room right now! I can beat you, Jinder. (points at Jinder Mahal), you, Kevin Owens. you R-Truth. You CM Punk and even YOU Mike Kanellis!" Camera gets a quick glance of CM Punk just standing there, before moving on to Mike Kanellis and nobody on commentary even mentions it and it is never brought up again. holy shit that would be hilarious. i want this now. the rest of the show would be ruined by non stop Punk chants but it would be worth it and would actually make sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 https://twitter.com/WWEonFOX/status/1196578834734145536?s=19 David Arquette going to promo school tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy. Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Why was there no discussion of the show last night lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Well I watched it for the first time lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Stephen Amell in Promo School this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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