CM Punk Addresses WWE Retirement Talk

CM Punk knows the clock doesn’t stop for anyone, but he’s not ready to walk away from wrestling just yet — even if retirement has crossed his mind.

During his appearance on the Nightcap podcast, Punk was asked about aging in wrestling and whether stepping away has become a serious thought. He didn’t dodge the question, admitting that retirement has entered his mind — but not because he feels finished. Instead, he made it clear that he still believes he’s operating at a level worthy of main event status.

“It's crossed my mind, the retirement thing, but you know, hey, knock on wood, I feel like I'm operating at a very high level still. I'm still telling the same stories. People still invested. People are going to be going crazy Sunday night. I'm in the main event. I got to be doing something right. Why stop now?”

Punk also pointed out that retirement feels more real when he sees longtime friends stepping away from the business. Watching peers like AJ Styles and John Cena retire reminded him that the end eventually comes for everyone. Still, he made it clear he isn’t planning an exit strategy anytime soon.

“I also know it could end like that. So I'm not trying to plan anything. I just watched my friends AJ Styles and John Cena retire, you know. So yeah, it looms. It's on my mind, but not anytime soon.”

At 47 years old and still headlining major matches, Punk believes he’s earned the right to keep going as long as he can still deliver.

The reality of retirement may be getting closer, but for now, Punk sounds locked in on making the most of every remaining opportunity.

How long do you think CM Punk should keep wrestling before calling it a career? Do you see him stepping away soon, or staying in the spotlight for several more years? Let us know what you think.

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