Hausman thought Dr. Amann had a good lawyer, but the closing argument ran 90 minutes which he thought was too long. He also thought Punk and Cabana’s lawyers did a better job of talking to the working-class jurors.
X-Pac says he’s going to go out on a limb and say that it must have been absolutely impossible for Punk to focus on his MMA training when he had this court case hanging over his head as well. He thinks that negatively affected Punk’s UFC 225 performance.
Hausman informs that Punk’s first reaction after hearing the verdict delivered was saying, “I want to hit something.” Hausman could tell that Punk was eager to resume his MMA training. Hausman also spoke to Punk following the trial and asked him if he was All In, to which Punk responded, “No”. Hausman thinks that was a legitimate answer.
X-Pac thinks WWE would bring Punk back under the right circumstances. He also thinks it’s only a matter of time before Punk returns to the wrestling business in some form or fashion, whether it be in 2 months or in 10 years.
Regarding Punk’s friendship with Cabana, Hausman notes that as the trial went on they seemed to be having more friendly moments, and he partially recalls a handshake and an embrace between the two men after the verdict was delivered. Regardless, if there are issues between them they didn’t make that evident to the jurors.
