The word making the rounds backstage is that CM Punk was willing to work the TLC PPV but WWE doesn't want him to push his return ahead of schedule and put the Royal Rumble match against the Rock in jeopardy. He is only expected to be out for a few weeks.
As of right now, Punk and Paul Heyman are scheduled to remain on WWE TV while he is recovering.
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