CM Punk Wants Fans to Stop Asking When He’ll Retire

CM Punk has made it clear before that he’s not thinking about retirement — but now he’s going a step further and calling out the constant questions.

After previously stating on No-Contest Wrestling that he doesn’t see retirement happening “anytime soon,” Punk addressed the topic again in a February 24, 2026 interview with Metro UK. This time, he admitted he’s growing tired of being repeatedly asked when he plans to hang it up. Punk pointed to one legend in particular as an example.

“Rey a guy that inspires me, because I feel like nobody’s asking him, ‘Oh, hey, when you’re gonna retire?’”

He then contrasted that with his own experience, making it clear he wants fans to stop asking him when he’ll retire from wrestling.

“And I get it every other question, ‘Hey, when are you gonna retire?’ It’s like, well, slow down!”

Punk explained that he looks at Rey Mysterio as proof that longevity in wrestling doesn’t need an expiration date attached to it.

“Like I look at a guy like Rey and he’s timeless, and he inspires me to put my boots on and keep going.”

The World Heavyweight Champion also made it clear that he’s enjoying this chapter of his career and isn’t setting any artificial deadlines.

“I love the fact that I’m back and looking forward to the future,” he said. “Gordie Howe played in the NHL until he was 52, and he’s Mr Hockey, you know?”

And in typical Punk fashion, he ended with a statement that leaves the door wide open: “I try not to put a time limit. I try to never say never anymore, until I’m known as Mr Wrestling.”

At a time when several top stars are either on farewell tours or officially retired, the Second City Saint is sending a clear message: stop asking.

Do you think CM Punk has several more years left at the top, or should fans start preparing for the end of his in-ring run? Drop your thoughts below.