WWE Is Still Quite About CM Punk

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For now, one has to depend on rumors and backstage reports to find out what's going on with Punk. Fans have heard little from the Superstar himself since his departure from the company.

WWE hasn't opened its mouth much, either.

He has yet to get the "we wish you luck on your future endeavors" treatment, and announcers haven't addressed the issue on the air. PWInsider, via WrestlingInc.com's Marc Middleton, has some insight into why the company has been so quiet:

"WWE officials have began to de-emphasize CM Punk internally, and they have the impression that he's not coming back anytime soon. One reason the company is not burying Punk publicly yet is because Vince McMahon really does like Punk personally. As noted, Vince still hopes the two sides can work everything out.

Another reason is they have a lot of time and money invested in Punk, they have the CM Punk name out in stores and other places and they want to protect that at best they can as long as it's associated with WWE."

It sounds as if McMahon doesn't want to move on from Punk until he's certain he has to.

WrestleMania XXX can use all the star power and in-ring excellence WWE can gather. Either McMahon is being overly optimistic about Punk being a part of that event or simply knows the situation well enough to think that Punk's exit isn't permanent.

This will remain a hot topic until the situation becomes far more clear.

A statement from Punk would certainly accomplish that, either crushing Punk fans' dreams or restoring hope that he'll be back at some point.

source: bleacherreport.com