CM Punk’s WWE Live Event Experience Reignite His Love for Wrestling

CM Punk made it clear after his return promo on WWE RAW that he isn’t back in WWE to make friends. He wants to make money. He also wants to be a bit more relaxed and have some fun while he’s at it.

CM Punk’s first run in WWE was filled with controversy, and so was his time in AEW. He wants a much different vibe with his workplace this time around as he carves out a niche for himself in his pro wrestling home once again.

While speaking on the WWE Preview Special, CM Punk was asked about being back in a WWE ring. He made it very evident that things are a bit different for him this time around. He specifically spoke about his in-ring debut at MSG, and how much fun it was.

“It was amazing. We call them live events now, which is how old I am. They were house shows to me, probably always will be. They were my bread and butter. TV is one thing. TV is a whole nervous ball of energy. Everybody is worried about sticking to times on television, and you have a lot of bosses.”

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“When I’m on house shows, I don’t have a boss; I just have fun. It brings me back to starting wrestling in the first place. The reason why you do it, for some reason you’re drawn to do this, and I just got to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere in front of people who were excited to see me and I got to punch Dirty Dom in the face. All in a day’s work.”

CM Punk wrestled Dominik Mysterio during WWE’s Holiday Tour on December 26th at Madison Square Garden, and again at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles on December 30th, the same night at AEW Worlds End. CM Punk is obviously doing a lot in WWE, and possibly more than some fans expected. He also seems zeroed in on why he wants to keep doing this.

CM Punk shocked WWE fans with his return to the company, and he’s just getting started. Only time will tell if he gets that WrestleMania main event that he has his eye on, and has wanted for well over a decade at this point.

Do you think his desire to have fun and make money will lead to memorable moments and storylines? Share your thoughts and predictions on how CM Punk’s return will impact the wrestling landscape. Let us know what you think in the comments section!