5 rumors you must know before AEW Full Gear

#3 CM Punk once again remains a looming figure

CM Punk

Attached to every pro wrestling PPV are seemingly unending rumors that former WWE Superstar CM Punk could make a surprise appearance or debut, and this weekend's AEW Full Gear PPV is no exception.

Several weeks ago, it was reported and later verified by Punk that he auditioned for the new WWE Backstage show, making a return to WWE more of a possibility.

However, it looks like Punk's audition for a role on the new WWE FS1 show did not pan out as he had hoped, and he admitted in a recent interview with Barstool Sports' My Mom's Basement podcast that he never heard back from FOX regarding his tryout.

"I did the FOX thing. They asked me to come out and I was already in LA, so I went into the FOX studios. I guess you could call it an audition? I haven't heard a thing.

Renee Young and Booker T, I haven't seen either of them in 5+ years. I think Renee is great, that's the kind of thing she is built for. Booker, to me, he's Booker; he's always laughing and he's good for that kind of role."

With Punk's WWE return looking unlikely, the door could once again be open for him to make his long-awaited AEW debut at Full Gear.