WWE Hall Of Famer Thought CM Punk “Looked Like Sh*t” In AEW
A WWE Hall of Famer has explained why their opinion on CM Punk has changed.
In contrast to his controversy-laden spell with AEW, CM Punk’s return to WWE has been smooth sailing.
Since making his way back to the sports entertainment giant after being fired by AEW, Punk has earned praise far and wide for not only his performances in the ring but also his conduct backstage.
On the March 10 edition of Raw from Madison Square Garden, Punk delivered another impressive performance opposite Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage. In the closing stages, Roman Reigns made his return to WWE, seemingly setting up a match with both men.
With Punk now making headlines for all the right reasons, a once-critical WWE Hall of Famer has had a change of heart.
Eric Bischoff Changes Stance On CM Punk
During Punk’s time with AEW, Eric Bischoff was often critical of the star, with some of the animosity coming from comments made by Punk about Hulk Hogan — a close friend of Bischoff’s.
On a recent episode of his 83 Weeks podcast, Bischoff broke down how he really feels about the Second City Saint. The former WCW boss admitted he never saw much of Punk during his first run with WWE, and this impacted his negative opinion of him in AEW.
“Because I wasn’t familiar with his character prior, because I didn’t watch [Punk], what I saw on AEW made me go ‘Huh? I don’t know, guy looks like s***. I think I’m in better shape than he is right now.’ He seems tired and just doesn’t really seem too interested.
And he’d get these big wins against these young guys. I think I remember him being positioned often, whenever I saw him, he’s in there giving the young guys a shot, passing the torch as it were. That’s kind of the way he was positioned, and every time he’d win, he’d hold that [title] belt.
It looked like he just saved the baby from a burning building. Man, I ain’t buying it. I don’t see it.”
However, Bischoff suggested Punk looks reborn since returning to WWE in late 2023.
“He’s amazing. His timing is completely different in WWE than it was in AEW. His ability to emote in a believable way absolutely is different in WWE.”
Away from the ring, it’s been announced that Stephanie McMahon’s new show will launch with CM Punk. “Stephanie’s Places” is set to launch on March 26, with Punk as the pair look back on some of his most famous moments.
Later episodes will feature Cody Rhodes, Steve Austin, Charlotte Flair, Pat McAfee, The Undertaker, Roman Reigns, Triple H, and John Cena.
H/t to Wrestling Inc