CM Punk potentially facing full-time retirement after current WWE contract

Speculation regarding the future of WWE superstar CM Punk suggests he may conclude his full-time wrestling career upon the expiration of his current contract. Journalist Sean Ross Sapp noted during a Fightful Select Q&A that the 48-year-old performer could potentially embark on a farewell tour as his deal nears its end.

Punk returned to WWE in November 2023 at Survivor Series: WarGames on a reported three-year agreement, which would place its expiration around November 2026. While there have been reports that WWE has encouraged Punk to sign a new five-year commitment, no official decision has been confirmed.

Although Punk has not announced a retirement date, the speculation follows a broader trend of veteran wrestlers approaching the end of their careers. Even if a full-time retirement occurs, it is noted that he may not abandon professional wrestling entirely.