Over the final two weeks, CM Punk and his WWE return have been the speak of the wrestling world. WWE Hall of Famer and AEW star Jake “The Snake” Roberts not too long ago mentioned Punk on his podcast, “The Snake Pit,” revealing whether or not or not he was stunned that the previous AEW Champion returned to WWE.
“[I was] not shocked in any respect,” Roberts mentioned. “Never say by no means in wrestling. As quickly as you say no, it is gonna occur, you understand? It’s all about money, man. If they suppose they will make a buck with you, they’re gonna convey you in.”
Many thought that Punk’s historical past with WWE, together with authorized motion between the 2 events, would forestall a deal from being labored out. However, that turned out to not be the case, and Punk returned at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. While it is protected to say that Punk ruffled some feathers throughout his time in AEW, finally resulting in his termination, Roberts does not have a powerful opinion on the veteran.
“I have not been round him sufficient to evaluate him both manner,” Roberts continued. “I could have mentioned 20 phrases to him — that is it. In AEW, he had his personal dressing room, so I by no means [saw] him as a result of he’d simply keep in there.”
Roberts did have an opinion to share on Punk’s work within the ring, complimenting him for being a formidable performer. While Punk has but to wrestle in WWE, the 45-year-old did have fairly a couple of thrilling matches throughout his time in AEW. That contains his most recent match, taking place in opposition to Samoa Joe at AEW All In with greater than 70,000 individuals in attendance.
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