CM Punk May Be Eyeing a Major Backstage Role in WWE

• CM Punk’s active in-ring career could be winding down, according to a rumor that he is being groomed for a major backstage role.
• PW Insider reports Punk is in the early stages of training to replace Shawn Michaels in NXT, with Michaels expected to take over for retiring WWE executive Bruce Pritchard next year.
• Punk has reportedly been at the majority of recent NXT broadcasts alongside Michaels.

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