CM Punk Reflects On Positive Changes In WWE Since He Came Back

CM Punk loves the changes he’s seen in WWE since he came back to the company, noting that it “feels like a dream.” Punk has been back in WWE since he made his return at Survivor Series 2023. Since he returned, WWE has undergone a sea change with Vince McMahon exiting, the company being bought by Endeavor and much more.

Punk and AJ Lee were guests on UnSportsmanLike before WWE Elimination Chamber, and Punk was asked about how the company has changed since he was last in WWE. He noted “institutional changes” and just how much better the backstage atmosphere is. You can see the highlights below:

On the Evolution Of WWE While He Was Gone:

“You know, I don’t even know if it’s so much of an evolution since I got back to now. It’s more — it really honestly feels like a dream. I fought for so long for changes in this business, not only for myself but for the boys and girls in the locker room. And to leave WWE for 10 years and then to come back, and to see those institutional changes implemented and see people that never would’ve gotten the shake thriving. And how the locker room is just harmonious now, and how we’re doing bigger business in better buildings than ever before. It’s a dream. It really has been.”

On the Locker Room Atmosphere Being Better:

“It feels — and I really witnessed this most recently at the Royal Rumble… especially with the women. How they’re just so encouraging to each other. Now us guys, we’re maybe a little bit less — you know, we’re more reserved. We’re just like, ‘Hey man, good, good job.’ These women are head over heels doing cartwheels, hyping each other up, encouraging them before they go out. When they come back, they’re all hugs. It really feels like they want to see each other win.”

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