“Guys like John Cena,” CM Punk sheds light on his future in WWE at the age of 46

CM Punk gives details about his retirement plans in WWE after regularly competing in the company at the age of 46.


“Guys like John Cena,” CM Punk sheds light on his future in WWE at the age of 46

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CM Punk takes a significant step toward his lifelong dream of main eventing WrestleMania this Saturday as he enters the Royal Rumble in Indianapolis. For The Best in the World, this long-cherished aspiration seems closer than ever to becoming reality. However, amid the excitement of this potential milestone, Punk has also addressed the prospect of retiring from WWE once he reaches a certain age.

In a sitdown interview with Jackie Redmond, The Second City Saint admitted that while retirement is not on the horizon, he knows it could come in an instant. He pointed to his injury from last year as a reminder of how quickly things can change. However, Punk emphasized that he plans to keep wrestling as long as possible without any elaborate farewell tour.

I never know when my last match is going to be, and you see guys like John Cena doing a full blown retirement tour. I look at myself like I’m on the same road as John, maybe just not egotistical enough to announce to everybody.

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For now, The Straight Edge Superstar insists he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. Moreover, Punk also added that he does not plan to announce a full-blown retirement tour like John Cena in the company. The 46-year-old also spoke about the value of experience, embracing his gray beard as a symbol of his journey in professional wrestling.

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The Chicago native believes his gray hair symbolizes both his love for the sport and the wisdom he has gained over the years. With that mindset, Punk now sets his sights on the Royal Rumble this weekend. While his road to WrestleMania may seem within reach, formidable threats like Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre stand in his way, ready to shatter his aspirations.

CM Punk revealed why he once distanced himself with everyone, including Seth Rollins

CM Punk’s controversial WWE exit in 2014 left many unanswered questions. Throughout his decade-long rift with the company, he was rarely seen associating with any WWE superstars. Seth Rollins later revealed that Punk’s absence and lack of accountability fueled his resentment toward him. However, Punk has now opened up about why he chose to distance himself from everyone after 2014.

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In the same interview with Jackie Redmond, The Second City Saint revealed that his lawyers advised him to be cautious about what he said to anyone associated with WWE. He emphasized how crucial his words were during his legal battle with the company. As a result, he felt the only viable option was to distance himself from everyone, including his close friend Paul Heyman and even The Visionary.

You’ve got to understand, when I left here and there was a lawsuit and all kinds of really, really fun extracurricular stuff going on, I was advised by lawyers, ‘You’ve got to watch what you say to anybody because it could wind up facilitating its way back and being.

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The rift between Punk and WWE has become a key element in his feud with Rollins. The Architect claimed that Punk left without any explanation, despite their strong bond. Not only did Punk leave everyone in confusion, but he also went on to wage war against the company that Rollins called home. As tensions rise, it remains to be seen how the dynamic between the former mentor and mentee will unfold.

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