3 WWE stars who have openly voiced support for Palestine Ft. CM Punk

With people around the world voicing their support for Palestine, several WWE superstars have also weighed in.

3 WWE stars who have openly voiced support for Palestine Ft. CM Punk

CM Punk has expressed his support for Palestine amid ongoing conflict [via- AEW]

The Gaza War has escalated way beyond imagination with massive loss of human lives and infrastructure. As Israel continues to pound Palestine with relentless strikes and offensives, people from all walks of life have come forward to voice their support. WWE stars, who refrain from making political comments, have also vocally put forward their concerns. Stars like CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Sami Zayn actively advocated for Palestine amid the conflict.

Israel launched a massive attack on Palestine and the Gaza Strip after it claimed that militant group Hamas killed over 1,200 people on October 7, 2023. However, in the counter-offensive, about 50,000 people have been killed till now, including a large number of women and children. Some WWE stars, for the global impact that they hold, have expressed their concerns on ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Palestine.

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3. Sami Zayn

Former Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn has been vocal about his support for Palestine after the Israeli occupation in Gaza. The superstar caused massive controversy when he posted alleged controversial tweets with #FreePalestine on his X account. However, after severe backlash, Zayn had to remove the posts.

Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn (via- WWE)

In a passionate promo on Monday Night Raw, Zayn had referenced the sufferings of Palestinians. Though the Syrian-descent superstar didn’t take any names, the netizens were quick to rally behind his emotions. While delivering the promo against the OG Judgement Day, Zayn said he stood for rebellion. The superstar said he was against those who think they could do anything in the name of power.

However, with WWE’s mass appeal and its policies to divert from polarizing opinions, Zayn now shies away from commenting publicly. It was previously reported that pro-Israeli groups contacted WWE after Zayn’s tweets in solidarity with Palestine. The groups reportedly expressed their dismay with the wrestler’s comments, following which they were allegedly redacted.

2. Seth Rollins

‘The Visionary’ Seth Rollins is also on the list of WWE superstars who have rallied for Palestine amid the ongoing war. Rollins recently shared a pro-Palestine graffiti on his Instagram story when the superstars arrived in Bologna, Italy, for a TV taping of SmackDown.

Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins (via WWE)

In an Instagram story posted on March 22, Rollins shared a graffiti drawing on the wall, which netizens suggested confirmed the former World Heavyweight Champion’s support for Palestine. It seems like the ‘Monday Night Messiah’ has finally found a thing that he agrees on with none other than his arch-rival, CM Punk.

1. CM Punk

The ‘Voice of the Voiceless’ CM Punk is known for being fearless with his opinions. Famous for his pipebomb promo, Punk never shies away from sharing his mind. In 2024, after he made an earth-shattering return to WWE, he was involved in a program with Drew McIntyre. After Punk defeated The Scottish Warrior at Bash in Berlin, Punk posted an image featuring ‘Free Palestine’.

CM Punk Drew McIntyre
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (via WWE)

In a post dated September 2, 2024, on Instagram, Punk shared an image of a coffee glass kept behind a wall. The wall was spray-painted with ‘Free Palestine’. The post garnered a lot of traction among the WWE Universe, with fans having divided opinions on Punk’s stand. However, many praised the ‘Straight Edge Superstar’ for his fearlessness.

Additionally, stars like Mustafa Ali, Mojo Rawley, and Hulk Hogan have weighed in on the issue. Palestine continues to be under relentless Israeli offense after the IDF resumed its operations. The move came after a fragile ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel came to an end. Israel claims that strikes were resumed after Hamas refused to release its hostages, while the militants accuse Israel of stopping humanitarian aid to Palestine.

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