CM Punk Says Current Pro Wrestling Needs A ‘Kick In The D*ck’

Former WWE star CM Punk recently sat down with TV Insider to discuss the premiere of his new show ‘Heels’ on Starz.

In preparing for the wrestling themed show, Punk had to step into a wrestling ring for the first time in years, and he discussed how he managed to pick things back up really quickly.

Punk said:

“I think I did that stuff for so long that it’s cliche, but it was like riding a bike. I was a little bit worried about how I would feel the next morning, especially running the ropes. Bumps I think are easier because I have built calluses in my body to a point where I can. I haven’t taken a bump in seven or eight years. Then also the other training I do is akin to throwing yourself to the ground. When I’m doing jujitsu, any kind of grappling and MMA training, it’s super physical. It’s similar but different. I hit the ground running. I was like ‘you’re good here. You still got it.’ Luke Hawx was a big help and a great dude to have around.”

Of course, Punk’s name is very much on the lips of wrestling fans currently, amid a lot of rumours and speculation that may or may not come to a head nxt Friday. Punk was asked if he had picked up the wrestling bug again from his work on the show, and Punk replied:

“Well, I’ve gotten the bug to act. Really, it makes me realize through a show heavily involved in the world of pro wrestling I can draw from my experiences and be a better actor because of it. There are other experiences in my life, whether it’s triumph or tragedy, and realizing how I can use it in future roles to be a better actor to make characters come to life. I’m chomping at the bit to get back to work in front of the camera. I got a couple of irons in the fire, but I never talk about it until it’s done. You’ll just have to wait and see.”

Punk was also asked about the current landscape of professional wrestling, where he claimed that it really needed ‘a kick in the d*ck’, saying:

“I think the older the stuff is the better, I think it’s partly unfortunate that WWE owns the super good libraries in pro wrestling. That stuff is classic and they don’t even put it on their network. They are sitting on it. I want to watch Austin Idol versus Jerry Lawler in Memphis. I do think the landscape of pro wrestling in general really needs a kick in the d**k. I think we are about there and I think there are people out there stirring the pot and causing trouble in a good way. It’s a fun world. There is nothing like it. Pro wrestling gets crapped on by a number of people. But when it’s done on a high level and it’s really good, there is nothing better.”

Of course, it is unknown who could possibly give wrestling the ‘kick in the d*ck’ it really needs right now. I am racking my brain, but I can’t think of anybody. Punk also allegedly has a premiere for episode 3 of Heels scheduled for August 20 in Chicago, so make sure to be there.

Unless of course it gets cancelled due to prior commitments.

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