5 former superstars Stephanie McMahon wants back in WWE

#1. Former WWE Champion CM Punk

Stephanie McMahon and CM Punk

CM Punk did not leave WWE on good terms, but Stephanie McMahon still desires to bring him back. In her interview with Metro, Stephanie spoke about whether she would like to see Punk back in WWE.

"I think Punk’s been pretty vocal that he’s not interested in an in-ring return right now, but for sure, that would be interesting," Stephanie McMahon said.

CM Punk cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase at WWE Extreme Rules on this day in 2009, defeating Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship in just over a minute. This came immediately following his Ladder Match title victory over Edge. Short reign! pic.twitter.com/O9kyMwlqWa

— MAIN EVENTS (@maineventsmcr) June 7, 2021

In a recent appearance on Barstool Sports' Pardon My Take podcast, Chief Operating Officer Triple H insisted WWE would not take a step towards re-signing CM Punk unless the latter shows interest in returning.

"I think if he wants to do it, either we would get word and we would have those conversations or he would make a call, or you know, anything like that, but there has to be a desire there to do something like that," Triple H said.

Tonight’s throwback is @JEFFHARDYBRAND vs @CMPunk at #WWE Night Of Champions 2009!Really enjoyed the build and rivalry these two had that summer!#TBT #Throwback pic.twitter.com/mbOKSgal4r

— SCW The Wrestling Channel (@SCW_Steve) June 3, 2021

Punk has recently denied having any interest in making a WWE comeback. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, he explained why he does not see himself back in Vince McMahon's company.

"I don’t need the money," said CM Punk. And the way the wrestling business is now, it’s wacky. You’ve got WWE, who has multiple billion-dollar television deals, and the television’s awful. I go back there, I’m just another guy. And it’s not even that - I’d be just another guy that’s doing not-good television."

Judging by his attitude, CM Punk's return to WWE is far from happening.

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