WWE Hall Of Famer Addresses Scrapped CM Punk Match

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WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has recalled scrapped plans for a match against CM Punk during Punk’s previous run with the company.

With CM Punk returning to WWE at Survivor Series 2023, there has been heavy speculation about the former world champion’s next move.

Speaking on his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash shared his thoughts on CM Punk’s return, before talking about the match he and Punk were set to have in 2011.

Explaining why this match was scrapped, Nash said:

“It’s funny now that Vince has taken a backseat in this whole thing, I see Paul (Triple H), like, he owns it now. He has ownership of that company as far as when they say he’s creative.

“His demeanor, his pacing, I mean, he is in complete control of that situation. There’s never been anybody of his talent in the ring. I mean, when he was with us, we were all ruthless and we were all very driven for our success.

“It’s such a different Paul now. I know that when I was supposed to wrestle Punk, you know, he just got under Triple H’s skin so bad. Paul just came up to me and just said. ‘I’m going to beat him. You’re not gonna wrestle him. I’m beating him.’

“I’m like, ‘Cool.’ That’s why me and Punk never wrestled. He’s said, ‘I gotta beat this f**ker.’

While Nash vs Punk was at one point advertised for Night of Champions 2011, Triple H ultimately defeated CM Punk at this event instead.

Nash notably attacked Punk following his WWE Championship match at SummerSlam 2011, allowing Alberto Del Rio to cash in his Money in the Bank contract.

Nash previously noted that he considered going into business for himself during the duo’s confrontation on an episode of Raw following SummerSlam, which you can read more about right here.

Transcription via WrestlingNews.co.

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