CM Punk Addresses In-Ring Retirement Rumors

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The last few days have been rough for professional wrestlers trying to travel in the United States due to the FAA grounding all flights on Friday, November 13th. CM Punk was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday and he then had to make his way to Detroit for a NXT live event on Saturday.

Recently there’s been a lot of talk about CM Punk’s involvement with NXT as it was recently reported that WWE is looking for CM Punk to take over Shawn Michaels’ role in NXT when HBK moves to the main roster. The report has led to a lot of speculation among fans regarding how much longer CM Punk will continue to wrestle.

During the NXT live event in Detroit on Saturday night CM Punk got on the mic and he addressed the rumors. The former WWE Champion confirmed that he’s not wrapping up his in-ring career anytime soon. He also indicated that he will be looking to wrestle for at least another five years.

“There are a lot of rumors out there that, maybe because I’m 48, I’m wrapping s**t up, and I’m here to tell you guys that I am not. I don’t necessarily like addressing certain things because it gives them life, but let’s put that to bed right now. Y’all are stuck with me for at least five more years.

“I’m going to go as hard as I am currently until the wheels fall off, because I am a very fortunate man. What a gift it is to be completely exhausted and beat to s**t by something I love with all of my heart.”

Since returning to WWE in 2023, CM Punk has added a whole new chapter to his storied career. Punk has now main evented WrestleMania twice, and he’s also managed to win the World Heavyweight Championship and WWE Championship.

Punk added another victory to his win loss record on Saturday when he teamed with Bayley to defeat Jackson Drake & Myka Lockwood during the NXT live event in Detroit. The Second City Saint will be making another appearance for NXT tonight as he’s currently being advertised for the live event in Chicago.

Stay tuned for updates.