Marty Jannetty Slams CM Punk Over Fan Stalking Complaints

CM Punk recently let loose on Instagram, warning fans to stop ambushing him at hotels and airports, calling it straight-up stalking. But one wrestling veteran isn’t buying the outrage—and he made it clear.

During his appearance on Hannibal TV, Marty Jannetty responded directly to CM Punk’s complaints and didn’t hold back. When host Hannibal asked if modern wrestlers were just being too sensitive about fan interactions, especially since they work fewer dates than past generations, Jannetty stepped up with old-school fire. He explained that for his generation, being around fans—even off the clock—was just part of the job.

“Of course. But it was different for me—I loved being on the road. In fact, there were times I was hurt and wouldn’t take time off. Vince had to come to me once and say, ‘Marty, I know your 70% is better than most people’s 100%, but I need you at 100%. Take some time off. Your job will be here.’”

Jannetty said he never wanted time off because being on the road was home. And when it came to fans showing up at hotels or hanging around restaurants? He was all for it.

“When you came into the hotel, especially if fans were there—especially if they were girls—you saw fans everywhere. We were pretty popular at that time. You’d see them at restaurants, convenience stores… that’s part of the life.”

He admitted that the constant attention could get tiring—but dismissed the idea that it’s a major problem.

“I know it can be a drag sometimes, but come on—to have people waiting at a hotel for you? That’s unacceptable? Don’t bother us? That’s our personal time?”

Then came the kicker—Jannetty pulled a direct quote from Vince McMahon himself, reinforcing how wrestlers are expected to always be on.

“When you go on the road for wrestling, there is no personal time. And Vince has told us that. You’re representing 24 hours a day when you’re on the road. And you kind of really are.”

This directly challenges CM Punk’s recent Instagram outburst, where he told fans:

“Do not turn up at airports. Do not show up at hotels. I cannot believe I have to say this. DO NOT FOLLOW PEOPLE.”

Punk added that those who keep pushing the line aren’t fans—they’re stalkers.

“You’ve repeatedly been politely told no, respect it. You are not a fan, you are a stalker and will be treated as such. Respect the boundaries. Stop harassing people.”

The contrast couldn’t be more clear. Punk wants space. Jannetty says space doesn’t exist in pro wrestling. As the fan-wrestler boundary debate heats up again, one thing’s for sure—there’s a massive generational divide on what being “on the road” actually means.