Back in 2014, CM Punk walked out of WWE the day after the Royal Rumble and people have been talking about his departure ever since. Punk spent seven years sitting on the sidelines until he joined AEW in August of 2021. His run with AEW came to an end back in September, and Punk shocked the world once again when he returned to WWE at Survivor Series last month.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley talked about CM Punk’s departure from World Wrestling Entertainment in 2014, and he shared some insight into CM Punk’s mindset at the time
“I remember getting a text from Punk when he left after the Rumble [in 2014]. He was upset, and he and I were pretty close back then. He said, ‘I’ve realized the only way to really make it there, to earn your respect, is to go somewhere else, and then come back.’ He did. It was what, nine years ago? Ten years next month. He’s bigger than ever. No denial of his talent, and that he is going to raise people. People are going to want to not only hang with him, but whether they realize it or not, impress him, and that’s how levels get raised.”
This week on Monday Night Raw, CM Punk signed a deal that will make him exclusive to the red brand. Punk also declared that he will be entering the Royal Rumble, and he’s made it clear that he has his sights set on main eventing WrestleMania 40.
Stay tuned for updates.
H/T Fightful
