Source: PWInsider Elite
There has obviously been some contact between WWE and CM Punk’s camp recently as his merchandise was added back to WWE’s shop website and he’s still in the plans for next year’s Flintstones movie.
A source very close to Punk described it to PWInsider as loose ends being tied up. There has been no new performer deal signed by Punk and he is not returning. The sources close to Punk insisted that Punk is a retired pro wrestler and won’t be wrestling for any company any time soon.
Regarding the merchandise, Punk was still under contract to WWE through July, so WWE had the rights to sell his merchandise. Once he left in July, Punk took the likeness and rights with him because he’s owned the name for years, long before he signed with WWE.
