CM Punk has been recently battling problematic allegations, and a Hall of Famer shared his verdict on it.
Last year at Survivor Series, Punk made his much-awaited return to his former company. The former World Champion parted ways with AEW and found his way back into the Stamford-based promotion. Although, he brought with him a lot of problematic allegations.
The Second City Saint’s departure from Tony Khan’s promotion reportedly led to a lot of their wrestlers describing Punk as a “cancer”. However, CM Punk recently addressed those concerns at the Fanatics Fest in New York City.
Just days after Punk opened up on his reputation, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his verdict on the scenario. Speaking on the Busted Open Radio, Ray shared:
Is CM Punk a cancer in wrestling? In wrestling locker room? I can only go with what I know of the guy. So, with Punk I go with my own interaction with him. I go by his demeanor, his tone, his inflection, how I see him act with other people. And then I also compare that person with myself and my perception out there. Do I think CM Punk is a cancer in the pro wrestling locker room?
Absolutely not. CM Punk is a guy who is passionate about the professional wrestling business. He is passionate about what he does. He is direct; he is intense. He knows what he brings to the table, and he expects you to bring something to the table too.”
Bully Ray Addresses CM Punk’s Current Run
On the same Busted Open podcast, Bully Ray further commented on Punk’s current status. The veteran handled the “cancer” allegations and questioned the authenticity of it, by comparing his current successful run.
If CM Punk was such a ‘cancer,’ how come things are going so well for him right now in WWE? “
After his backstage issue with Jack Perry and Tony Khan, the former Champion felt it better to part ways with the Jacksonville-based promotion and look for opportunities elsewhere.
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