On the latest episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T was asked about former superstar CM Punk’s recent FOX tryout for WWE’s new studio show on FS1. While the former five-time champion admits he knows nothing about that, he does open up about the possibility of a Punk in-ring return, claiming that the fans still love him. He also briefly talks about their relationship, which you can read below.

Me and Punk, we didn’t have beef or anything like that when he was in WWE. I remember when I brought Punk down to Reality of Wrestling when he was a young, young kid. He’s a big star now, five years now he’s been on a hiatus, he did the MMA thing with UFC. I know he’s doing some commentary now with MMA. For him to step back into the world of wrestling is something I never thought I’d see because when CM Punk stepped away, he said, ‘I’m done with professional wrestling and I don’t want to see a ring again.’

I don’t think it would be a bad thing. It possibly could be a good thing. A lot of fans are still chanting ‘CM Punk!’ so it’s obvious a lot of people still like him. It’s obvious a lot of people still want to support CM Punk. The thing is you know if you come back in one capacity, you’re going to get the itch. Your gonna want to get back in there and test yourself. I always said I was in my best in my 40s, right now, CM Punk 40, 41? He still has some fumes left in the tank. Can CM Punk still come out and give fans a ride? Of course.

Check out his full comments below. (H/T and transcribed by Wrestling Inc)