WWE Star Reflects On Backstage Conversation With CM Punk

WWE NXT commentator Booker T has recalled a conversation he had with CM Punk backstage at NXT Deadline.

Following several teases, Punk appeared in the ring for a brief segment with Shawn Michaels at the December 9 NXT premium live event.

It was later reported that Punk wasn’t hidden away backstage ahead of appearing, and that he was ‘available and friendly‘ to talent.

Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T noted that Punk appeared to be at peace and ready to rewrite his legacy with his next WWE run.

Noting that Punk jokingly called him a ‘flip flopper’ backstage, Booker T said:

“CM Punk wasn’t hiding. He wasn’t hidden away in some room making a surprise appearance. He was running around and mingling.

“I ran into CM Punk in catering. Was sitting there talking to Jeremy Borash.

“I walked up to CM Punk and said, ‘CM Punk! What up man?!?’ He stands up and he goes, ‘What’s up, man? You flip flopper’ (laughs). I go, ‘You know how the business is, sometimes you’re a heel, sometimes you’re a babyface.’

“It was very cool. We talked, small talk, he seemed to be at peace and ready to re-write the legacy of CM Punk and finish it off properly. I can’t say anything bad about him.

“I know people wish I would say something bad about CM Punk. I ain’t kissing ass or anything, either. It just seemed like he was in a calm space.”

Booker T also addressed rumors about him having backstage ‘beef’ with CM Punk, click here to find out more.

While Punk was a WWE free agent when he made his NXT appearance, the former WWE Champion has since chosen to sign with the Raw brand.

Punk was confronted by World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins on Monday’s (December 11) episode, which you can read more about right here.

Transcription via Fightful.

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