Longtime wrestling veteran isn't impressed by CM Punk after his WWE return (Exclusive)
A longtime wrestling veteran hasn't been impressed with CM Punk at all since his WWE return in 2023. He admitted that he didn't follow Punk's first WWE run, but explained his current issues in detail.
On the latest episode of The Wrestling Outlaws, longtime veteran and ex-WWE writer Vince Russo explained his issues with The Second City Saint upon his return.
Although he didn't watch CM Punk's incredible first WWE stint between 2006 and 2014, he believes that it's a mistake for the sports entertainment giant not to allow superstars to mention Punk's disastrous UFC stint. Russo also admitted he wasn't impressed by Punk at all so far:
"I didn't CM Punk's [first] run, and all I heard about was the straight edge, the pipebomb, and this, and that. Every week I see him on TV he's always up the marks' butts and pandering and that's like, that's the freaking straight edge? Here's the part that really bothers me: nobody is allowed to bring up his MMA record? If they were smart, they would have a heel go down that road and say, 'You're only back because you got your butt kicked in MMA.' But obviously, they've all been told they can't go there." (7:00-7:40)
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A WWE Hall of Famer believes that CM Punk is "already a heel."
CM Punk has been one of WWE's biggest babyfaces/heroes since his incredible return at Survivor Series 2023. There hasn't been much of a tease of a heel turn as well as his legacy has ensured his sustained popularity among global audiences.
Still, if Punk were to turn heel, it would be the first time in 13 years that he would be taking on the role of a villain. One WWE Hall of Famer believes that he is already a heel.
According to Teddy Long on a previous episode of The Wrestling Time Machine, Punk is a natural villain and a guy who people love to hate:
"He's already a heel. He ain't gotta turn." He continued, "But he's one of the guys, there aren't many of these guys around, he's the guy that you love to hate." [From 3:06 onwards]
There seems to be little incentive for WWE to turn Punk heel as long as his merchandise sales remain strong. He's set to compete for the biggest prize in the wrestling industry at Night of Champions, where he takes on his career-defining rival John Cena for the final time.
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