CM Punk: The Entire Landscape Of WWE Has Changed Since The Rock Wrestled Me In 2013

CM Punk looks back on his time working with The Rock.

CM Punk says The Rock is in a whole new landscape in comparison to 2013.

In 2013, The Rock would challenge CM Punk for the WWE Championship after Punk had been champion for 434 days. The Rock would end up defeating Punk for the title, going on to defeat him in his first title defense at Elimination Chamber that same year. 

While backstage at UFC 298 on February 17th, CM Punk was interviewed about the card and WWE as a whole, and he was asked what he thought of The Rock returning to WWE, with Punk noting that he thinks it’s fantastic.

“I think it’s fantastic. Ten years ago, I was the guy that was wrestling The Rock when he came back, and now ten years later, he’s coming back, and I think the landscape has completely changed, right? WrestleMania is two nights now, it’s even bigger. Him coming back only helps. I always say high tide raises all ships. So I’m just happy that even though I’m hurt, I’m still gonna kinda be in the mix. My mouth still works, so I’m gonna still be able to talk some trash. I don’t know if you saw the kickoff we did in Vegas with Rock and Roman and Seth and Cody. It was a lot of fun and I hope to just continue to do that while I’m recuperating because I can always just talk trash with the best of you. we love that part of it as well. It’s the best part. It’s what I do.”

“My heart goes out to Alexander Volkanovski, to me he’s still a champion”

WWE superstar @CMPunk reacts after a blockbuster #UFC298 event and discusses his comeback from injury

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— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) February 18, 2024

Punk is currently out of action with a torn right triceps. There is currently no timetable for his return to the ring. 

Stone Cold Steve Austin recently commented on a possible match with Punk. You can read more here.

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