CM Punk Comments On His UFC Run

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Former WWE Champion and former AEW World Champion CM Punk has commented on his time in the UFC back in 2014.

CM Punk is currently on the shelf with a torn MCL injury after his return bout back in WWE at the Royal Rumble 2024 event.

Following his initial run in WWE concluded, Punk had a stint with two fights in the UFC where he finished with an 0-2 record.

Speaking with Aaron Bronsteter of Rogers Sportsnet after attending UFC 298 on Saturday, February 17, CM Punk was asked about his past statements that he would never return to pro wrestling and equated it to his choice to fight in the UFC. Punk answered:

“Who ever thought I would fight in the UFC? I was afforded an opportunity by Lorenzo (Fertitta) and Dana (White) and I would be kicking myself to his day if I said ‘no’.”

“I’m not a guy that lives with regret, I will seize opportunities whether someone on the internet thinks I deserve them or not. I work hard for my dreams and I will always chase them.”

“I think a lot of clouds parted and time heals all wounds, so when it came back to wrestling it was just the right time.”

CM Punk returned to professional wrestling in August 2021 when he debuted for All Elite Wrestling.

His run with AEW ended in September 2023 following his backstage altercation with Jack Perry at AEW All In London the week prior. Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series 2023 two months later.

Transcription via POST Wrestling

1-on-1 with CM Punk, who reacts to Ilia Topuria becoming the featherweight champion, why he returned to pro wrestling and his immediate thoughts on the UFC 300 main event. pic.twitter.com/BGbvdedWsg

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 18, 2024

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