CM Punk is a polarizing figure, but one former WWE Superstar is certainly a fan.
Throughout his career Punk, he has gained both avid fans and critics. His polarizing nature stems from a mix of his on-screen persona, real-life attitude, and willingness to speak his mind.
His outspoken nature, confrontational attitude and legitimate feuds with fellow wrestlers have given him the reputation of a trouble-causer.
Punk famously quit WWE back in 2014 and didn’t return to the profession for 7 years. He then joined AEW 2021 and was involved in several high profile incidents, such as All Out 2022 which resulted in him being publically fired from the promotion.
His bad reputation has been used in his rivalries with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins since he returned to WWE.
Which former WWE Superstar Is A Fan Of CM Punk?
Despite Punk’s bad rap, with the likes of McIntyre and Rollins, there are some who do not have an issue with him and one of those is former former WWE Tag Team Champion Curtis Axel.
During an appearance on Monte & The Pharaoh, Axel spoke about Punk and his backstage reputation.
“He does get a bad rap. He helped me out a lot. I’m friends with him. We’ve been boys. We’ve had battles, bad battles, all over the world. He’s been nothing but a help for me. I know where people can say he has a bad reputation because of his attitude, but you kind of have to have that with this industry. You have to have that ‘don’t give a hell about whatever’ and you just go and do you. If you don’t have self-confidence and ‘I’m better than you,’ then you’re going to fail. Punk has always had that. I have nothing but respect for him. He’s helped me. I would love to fight him again. We’ve had some battles. We’re both Heyman guys,”
h/t Fightful
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