In a recent interview Shawn Michaels spoke about CM Punk's return to WWE and his involvement in NXT:
"He's been fantastic. I've always liked him and have always appreciated him. All of us, and I certainly don't want to put words in his mouth, but all of us grow and change in one form or another.
"All I can say is that he's been extremely supportive of everything we do here at NXT. Every time he's been here, he's been a joy to work with."
"He's been really good, it's a pleasure to have him. He brings something different to the table than other people. That's what we want. We have diversity here. No one idea has to be the right idea. Many different ways, especially in this line of work, to creatively get us where we want. Anytime somebody wants to help, I say we give them a shot."
Full interview: https://youtu.be/JkPQE4QfOKw?si=k7vmrmDuhBmtXD4v
“Win lose or draw, I respect you 'Hangman'. But remember those roads you traveled to get here? They were paved by me. This house that you built? It was constructed with lumber from trees that I chopped down. The world you travelled to get here, to create All Elite Wrestling, happened, because I gave you the blueprint.”