>>7758157Punk was the company's top draw, true. But he wasn't a draw to a level where the company's in danger without him around, à la Hogan in the AWA. They were already the second-most profitable company in pro-wrestling history before signing Phil, and their metrics continue to remain positive with his absence.
Nor is he vital to Triple H, either. WWE's already making record profits, and they'll continue to make record profits regardless of whether they sign Punk. It's the opposite of what happened before 'Mania XXX. Punk needs Hunter far more than Hunter needs Punk, and even if New Englandman Paul's willing to bury the hatchet, he'd still have to convince Stephanie and Nick Khan and an entire lockerroom of people who mostly despise the Muffin Man that onboarding Phil's worth the risk.
