“You’re Gonna Regret It”: CM Punk Was Not the Guy to Mess With in WWE

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Apter also revealed that if somebody did anything wrong to the former WWE champion behind the scenes then he made sure that person regretted their actions.

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Punk was fired by the WWE on his wedding day back in 2014. He then made his much-anticipated return to wrestling in 2021 when he signed with AEW.

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The Chicago native is currently suspended from AEW after he was involved in a backstage fight with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks. According to rumors, AEW is planning to buy out his contract.

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“You’re Gonna Regret It”: CM Punk Was Not the Guy to Mess With in WWE

Apter also revealed that if somebody did anything wrong to the former WWE champion behind the scenes then he made sure that person regretted their actions.

Punk was fired by the WWE on his wedding day back in 2014. He then made his much-anticipated return to wrestling in 2021 when he signed with AEW.

The Chicago native is currently suspended from AEW after he was involved in a backstage fight with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks. According to rumors, AEW is planning to buy out his contract.

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