CM Punk Says WWE Press Conferences Are 100% Real

CM Punk isn’t holding back when it comes to WWE’s post-show press conferences. The Best in the World has been front and center at multiple media events since his return to WWE in November 2023, and he’s making it clear—what you see is exactly what’s happening.

Punk recently sat down with Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen on the Good Guy / Bad Guy podcast to talk about his Royal Rumble loss and how these media scrums really go down. He was one of the final four in this year’s Royal Rumble match, but Logan Paul cut his dream short by eliminating him. Even with that setback, Punk is still looking to secure his spot at WrestleMania 41.

When asked about WWE’s post-show pressers, Punk shut down any idea that they’re scripted or pre-planned.

“Well, I think in the press conferences, you’re just sitting out there in real-time fielding and asking and answering questions. So yeah, it’s a shoot because there’s nobody telling you what to say. There’s no writer, you don’t got a script. Somebody asks and you answer.”

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For Punk, these pressers are raw, unfiltered, and completely real. Unlike segments on WWE television, there’s no script, no writers feeding lines, and no filters. The superstars say what’s on their mind, and that’s exactly how Punk likes it.

Now, WWE’s WrestleMania 41 plans are taking another unexpected turn. The latest reports indicate that CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins are being lined up for a triple-threat match in the main event. This development comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Reigns’ health following the Royal Rumble.

On the February 3 episode of WWE RAW, Michael Cole addressed Reigns’ condition, revealing that while he had spoken to WWE’s medical team, he could only share what Reigns allowed. “Roman Reigns is out of action for the foreseeable future,” Cole stated, giving no further details about the nature or extent of his injury.

Reigns’ shocking elimination at the Royal Rumble left fans stunned, but things only got more mysterious when he exited through the backstage area looking visibly dazed. Not long after, footage surfaced online showing him appearing confused, which immediately fueled speculation about what really happened. WWE has remained silent on the situation, but fans aren’t buying the lack of information, leading to plenty of theories about what’s going on behind the scenes.

Do you think CM Punk should be in the WrestleMania 41 main event? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how WWE should handle this situation!