Former WWE Superstar and current UFC fighter CM Punk recently participated in an interview with Red Eye Chicago.
Punk talks about how his MMA training has gone so far, what else he’s up to including writing more comic books, his thoughts on the Hulk Hogan controversy, if the ‘return to wrestling’ requests bother him, and much more. You can read a few excerpts below:
Punk On UFC & How His Training Is Going:
Well, I’m my own worst critic. I always want to be better than I am, and you can apply that to any aspect in my life. I want to be a better husband, better comic-book writer and better mixed martial artist. I am right where I need to be. I am keeping up with everybody, and that’s a tough task with all those “killers” in that gym.
Does It Bother Punk When People Ask About A Wrestling Return?
Yes and no. It irks me a little bit because I think it’s the same people that are asking it. But at the same time you have to roll with the punches because it comes with the territory. It’s probably what I’m most known for, and there are fans out there that miss me in that venue. I am not one to draw in the past and I’m sailing on.
Has Being Followed By Cameras (For A Documentary Style Show) Bother Him?
No, not at all. There is plenty of footage where Fox can string along four or five episodes leading up to my fight. And whatever happens, I think it’s going to be an inspiring show to watch on the journey I am taking.
CM Punk Talks Hulk Hogan Controversy:
I don’t really have a comment on it. Like I said, though, stuff that you say can come back and bite you in the ass. Everybody gets what they deserve in the world. Hopefully he issued a sincere apology and we can all move on from it.
We all have said stupid things, and I don’t think you should judge somebody on what they said a long time ago. But some of the stuff is harsher than other things. It is what it is.
His ‘advice’ for wrestlers/fighters/artists/etc:
I’ve done some cool things in my life. Hell, I can sit on my couch and get super fat, but that’s not who I am. I like growing mentally and physically as a person and a human being. I like to tackle things that may scare me and not being closed-minded. I think that could go towards anyone. If everyone was a little more caring, a little more loving, a little bit willing to help people up when they fall, I think the world would be in a better place. It may sound crazy to quote Gandhi, but it rings true. Be the change you want to see in the world, and I’m all about moving forward and making a better world for myself and my family.
