CM Punk has been absent from WWE television, and that has led to a lot of speculation from fans and wrestling media. Some people are convinced he's unhappy, some think TKO asked him to take a pay cut, and others believe there are major backstage issues brewing. But when you look at the facts, there simply isn't any real evidence to support those claims. In this video, I break down why I don't buy the current CM Punk rumors. WWE has a history of taking top stars off television without much explanation. We've seen it happen with Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Joe Hendry, and plenty of others. Is it frustrating? Absolutely. Is it good booking? Not in my opinion. But bad creative decisions and poor communication don't automatically mean there's a major problem behind the scenes. We'll discuss why Punk's absence has sparked so much speculation, why Wre ...