Ryback apologizes to CM Punk and offers to end decade-long real-life animosity with him

Former WWE Superstar Ryback recently took to Twitter with a message for AEW star CM Punk.

The Second City Saint is slated to return at the upcoming inaugural episode of Collision a few hours from now. While he has his issues with some stars in the Jacksonville-based promotion, he has been in conflict with Ryback during their shared time in WWE. Punk had even called out the 41-year-old veteran for hurting him during their matches.

In a recent tweet, The Big Guy addressed the tension between them, offering to extend the proverbial olive branch.

"Phil, I hope we sit down and talk one day, and I never once tried to hurt you or anyone and while I disagree with certain things you said I am truly sorry if I ever hurt you. You’re a valuable part of the business, and I’m rooting for your success with AEW, despite past differences. Let’s fu*king go! - Ryan," tweeted the former WWE star.

You can check the full tweet here.

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Ryback has also expressed interest in facing Goldberg

The Big Guy has seemingly set his sights on Goldberg ahead of his repeated hints of an in-ring return.

While the 41-year-old star seems interested in a showdown with Goldberg, Dutch Mantell has harshly shot down the idea. Speaking on his Storytime podcast, the veteran said:

"I don't know what he's thinking. I don't think you could fill up a 2,000-seat hall, and if you put it on pay-per-view you couldn't charge 10 dollars for it, nine dollars, and I don't think they'd get that many buys then. Nobody wants to see Goldberg and Ryback." [From 1:02:38 – 1:03:04]

As of now, it remains to be seen whether The Big Guy will make his return sometime this year.

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