UK based independent promotion 5 Star Wrestling recently made headlines when company owner Daniel Hinkles publicly offered CM Punk $1 Million Dollars to return to the ring.

Hinkle had hoped to sign Punk to take part in his company’s 128 Man Tournament that begins June 10th in Liverpool’s Echo Arena.

5 Star has now announced the first names for the tournament, they are:

  • Rob Van Dam
  • Carlito
  • John Morrison
  • Moose
  • El Ligero
  • Joe Coffey
  • Zack Gibson
  • Bram

The speculation surrounding Punk’s involvement has not yet waned and although this may well be a publicity stunt to gain notoriety for the UK company it likely will not die down until Punk himself makes an official statement or simply does not appear in 2 weeks time.

Hey LIVERPOOL… Joe Coffey, Zack Gibson and Bram are coming to the Echo with RVD & JoMo!
Tickets from @5starwrestling.com/events/liverpool pic.twitter.com/KKj8uNIHQf

— #5StarWrestling (@5StarWrestling) May 23, 2017