CM Punk Reveals His First Kiss With AJ Lee Was Part of a WWE Storyline

CM Punk’s life has never been short on drama—both inside the squared circle and out of it. But during a recent interview promoting his new films Zootopia 2 and Night Patrol, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion revealed how his real-life romance with former WWE star AJ Lee got its start—and it’s as chaotic as you’d expect.

The interviewer brought up Punk’s second stint in WWE and his current run at the top, noting he’s doing it all alongside his wife. That sparked a moment of reflection for Punk, who didn’t hold back on the wild beginning of their relationship.

“We did. Yeah. Yeah. We met — our first kiss ever was on screen,” Punk revealed, referring to their on-screen storyline from WWE’s 2012 programming. When asked who made the first move, Punk didn’t hesitate to give credit where it was due.

“Oh, her, of course. Yeah. And then she threw me through a table.”

Only CM Punk would describe a first kiss followed by a table bump like it was just another Tuesday. The couple, known for keeping things low-key outside the ring, have always had a unique dynamic—one that seems to perfectly reflect their in-ring personas.

What makes this moment hit harder is the fact that their real relationship grew out of WWE’s scripted environment. A kiss on national TV. A bump through a table. And eventually, a marriage that has lasted long past their in-ring storylines.

What do you think of CM Punk’s story about AJ Lee? Were you watching when it happened live on WWE TV? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know!