According to Brian Alvarez of F4Wonline.com, Triple H is furious with CM Punk over his remarks. He said he received a text message from a person in WWE reading 'Triple H wants to kill Punk.'"

Alvarez added that Levesque, as well his wife, Stephanie McMahon, have 'an abject hatred' for Punk. He is also considered to be on their no-call list.

WWE officials are also extremely unhappy with Colt Cabana. Cabana, who was being considered by the organization for an announcing role as recently as last year. He is said to now be on their "do not touch" list.