- As we previously reported, The Wrestling Observer claimed that TNA offered CM Punk a huge deal to join their promotion, which he turned down. PWInsider later denied that the story was even remotely true.

Now The Observer‘s Dave Meltzer (via Wrestlezone) has posted a message claiming that his story is true. He wrote: “The other story is obviously true and I didn’t think it was that big a deal since he showed no real interest. Look at common sense. You’re trying to make a TV deal. There is a free agent out there who is one of the biggest stars and you’re denying contact with him? In other words, are you saying you’re an incompetent promotion? It was how many minutes after Del Rio got fired that they tried to get in touch with him? But they didn’t as least try to contact Punk while trying to close a deal?”

Meltzer also posted to the Wrestling Observer forums, claiming a major television network was interested in having Punk host a reality show. He said that it was unknown if the offer happened after Punk walked out or after his contract expired. He claimed that the showrunners went through Meltzer himself to get Punk’s contact info.