CM Punk Meet & Greet Turns Into a Disaster at WWE World—Strict Rules and Fan Complaints Emerge

WWE World at WrestleMania in Las Vegas was promoted as the ultimate fan experience—but if you were one of the many who paid to meet CM Punk, chances are you walked away disappointed.

Ringside News has learned that CM Punk’s photo and autograph sessions were anything but warm. Fans were greeted with a strict list of rules that immediately set the tone. According to attendees, signs were posted at his station that told fans not to touch Punk, not to shake his hand, and not to try talking to him during the signing. Those who expected a personal moment with the former WWE Champion instead found themselves being rushed along with zero interaction.

The instructions posted were clear: do not initiate contact, do not attempt to have a conversation, have your item ready beforehand, and collect it after the signature with no delay. Fans also reported that an assistant was aggressively enforcing the rules by shouting as people approached, repeatedly yelling “Don’t touch him, do not try to shake his hand!”

The same attendee told us, “Many people from the signings complained about his attitude.” They also noted that environment around Punk’s booth felt “tense and uncomfortable,” especially compared to other WWE legends at the same event.

Austin Bhatti also attended the event, met with numerous WWE Superstars, and took part in photo opportunities throughout WWE World. When it came to CM Punk, however, he experienced the same issues others had described.

The contrast couldn’t be more obvious. At John Cena’s meet & greet, fans were allowed to shake hands, take their time, and enjoy a natural interaction. The same went for Stone Cold Steve Austin.

In Punk’s case, people felt like they were walking on eggshells. There were no smiles, no casual moments, and no effort made to make fans feel welcome. It was a cold, rushed process—and for those who paid good money expecting a real moment, it felt like a slap in the face.

Was CM Punk being overly cautious, or was this just Punk being Punk? Either way, fans didn’t get the experience they paid for—and some aren’t keeping quiet about it.

Would you still line up to meet CM Punk after hearing this? Or is the “Best in the World” just too much trouble these days? Sound off in the comments below.