According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE recently trademarked Punk's name for merchandising which indicates they are planning on putting out a new line of products for him. Punk giving WWE the rights to his name was an issue in the past, so that could be a hint that both sides have reached some kind of agreement, even if it's not a new contract.
Even though WWE has trademarked the name, Punk can still use it anyway he wants once he leaves the company because he brought the name with him when the business relationship between he and WWE began. Punk created the intellectual property but WWE now has the right to merchandise the CM Punk name and likeness.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter An idea was brought up by WWE creative recently to put Zack Ryder in a new group with WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty after CM Punk leaves the company
Tune in tonight to www.snsradionetwork.com @ 10:30pm Est, 8:30pm Mst immediatly following The Pro Wrestling Rewind as The CAWsCast returns with “The Phenom” Charles Shane & “Mr. Money on the Mic” JJ (ALL CAPS) $exay. On tonights show Charles & JJ will discuss the latest DLC for WWE ALLSTARS and thoughts on continued DLC ideas. The boys will be taking your calls via the Skype line sponsored by Headlocks2Headlines.com simply call 501 588 7957 or send your emails to Charles@caws.ws and join the “Live” chatroom to interact with the hosts.
Tune in tonight to www.snsradionetwork.com starting at 9pm Est, 7pm Mst for the return of The Pro Wrestling Rewind after a 1 week hiatus with “The Power” Andy Knowles. On tonights show “The Power” will run down the recent happenings in pro wrestling and the current WWE CM Punk situation. WWE Hall of Famer and former NWA World Tag Team Champion Gerry Briscoe joins the show to talk about the National Wrestling Hall of Fame taking place in Waterloo, Iowa on July 23rd. As always Andy will be taking your calls via the skype line sponsored by Headlocks2Headlines.com simply call 501 588 7957 or send your emails to prowrestlingrewind@yahoo.com and join the “Live” chatroom to be an Interactive part of the broadcast.
According to TMZ, Scott Hall has checked himself in to the Seminole County Jail to begin his sentence stemming from a 2010 arrest.Whilst Scott was sentenced for 10 days, he is only expected to complete two.
According to an article by opposingviews.com, WWE have told GLAAD that CM Punk will definitely be leaving the company following the upcoming "Money In The Bank". The whole article can be read at this link