Former WWE Star CM Punk, who is one of the most controversial, outspoken and popular personalities in the entire wrestling industry and the world, recently spoke with TV Insider on how training and doing any kind of wrestling, grappling or MMA stuff is much more difficult and different for him these days but at the end of the day, he has been doing them for so long that he is used to it.
CM Punk said:
“I think I did that stuff for so long that it’s cliche, but it was like riding a bike.” “I was a little bit worried about how I would feel the next morning, especially running the ropes. Bumps I think are easier because I have built calluses in my body to a point where I can. I haven’t taken a bump in seven or eight years. Then also the other training I do is akin to throwing yourself to the ground. When I’m doing jujitsu, any kind of grappling and MMA training, it’s super physical. It’s similar but different. I hit the ground running. I was like ‘you’re good here. You still got it.’ Luke Hawx was a big help and a great dude to have around.”
CM Punk then talked about how working on the Heels show gave him the passion to act and work in front of a camera, but when it comes to wrestling we just have to wait and see.
CM Punk said:
“Well, I’ve gotten the bug to act.” “Really, it makes me realize through a show heavily involved in the world of pro wrestling I can draw from my experiences and be a better actor because of it. There are other experiences in my life, whether it’s triumph or tragedy, and realizing how I can use it in future roles to be a better actor to make characters come to life. I’m chomping at the bit to get back to work in front of the camera. I got a couple of irons in the fire, but I never talk about it until it’s done. You’ll just have to wait and see.”
CM Punk then spoke about the current landscape of professional wrestling and how he believes it needs a kick to the proverbial di**.
CM Punk said:
“I think the older the stuff is the better.” “I think it’s partly unfortunate that WWE owns the super good libraries in pro wrestling. That stuff is classic and they don’t even put it on their network. They are sitting on it. I want to watch Austin Idol versus Jerry Lawler in Memphis. I do think the landscape of pro wrestling in general really needs a kick in the d**k. I think we are about there and I think there are people out there stirring the pot and causing trouble in a good way. It’s a fun world. There is nothing like it. Pro wrestling gets crapped on by a number of people. But when it’s done on a high level and it’s really good, there is nothing better.”
