CM Punk has recalled the time when he became furious after a WrestleMania match, letting his feelings be known to a major WWE executive in the process.
Although pyro has become a staple in many professional wrestlers’ entrances, Punk has never been a fan. However, back in 2012 the former World Champion was given an excessive amount of fireworks prior to his match against Chris Jericho. Feeling that it is “a crutch” on a star’s presentation, Punk found former Head of Production Kevin Dunn afterwards and screamed at him about the pyro.
Appearing as a guest on the Masked Man Show, Punk explained his hatred of the effect:
“I don’t think I’ve ever pictured myself as ‘guy standing on the second rope holding up a title while they waste money on pyro and confetti.’ I screamed at Kevin Dunn, I can’t remember what Mania it was, when I got all that pyro. So pissed off. I do not need it, do not want it. It’s a crutch. It is a crutch. ‘They spent all this money on this bullsh*t. This guy must be important.’ Awesome entrance music sets the mood. Pyro just makes dogs angry.”
CM Punk Had Different Idea For WrestleMania Main Event
After 12 years away from a WrestleMania ring, Punk returned to the event as part of the night 1 main event that also featured Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. With a big fight feel and the shocking series of events involving Paul Heyman, many felt that it was the match of the night. However, in the lead-up to the event, CM Punk admitted that he would have preferred to see a different match go on last.
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H/t to Fightful.