CM Punk's "Earth Shattering" Return To WWE | Busted Open

Mark Henry, Dave LaGreca, and Bully Ray react to CM Punk's return to the WWE and the polarizing superstar's enduring popularity with wrestling fans.
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[@Stuart267]

*Mark Henry was one of the few that stood by Punk. That's a true friend there*

[@DEYOCLUB]

I'm from Canada and went to Chicago for Survivor Series. During the show a few CM Punk chants broke out but were quickly drowned out by massive boos. But in the end, when he returned, not a single boo could be heard. It was magical!

[@Nyeshi]

I think it was to keep from ruining the 10/10 show we got before punk came. I respect that and then when it was his moment. Boom, he got all the energy

[@djdarq6311]

@@Nyeshilol that PPV was so mid. A 5 at best. What are you smoking?

[@robdurfee6861]

@@djdarq6311nah, you must be smoking some mid shit. You AEW dudes always say that about WWE PPVs. Why? Cuz there was no blood drinking on this one?

[@Jeff_Pryce]

@@djdarq6311 😂 We found the AEW stan.

[@eiggerman11]

​@@Jeff_Prycewe found a kHANATICS mate 😂😆

[@Blaktista]

Bully’s description of the roar of the crowd is so accurate. The scoring of a goal is unpredictable and the crowd reacts the exact same way, a mixture surprise, happiness and passion.

[@Bruv234]

Couldn’t disagree more…. Go compare Saturday to his AEW Return. Watch AEW first then Survivor Series….

[@Bruv234]

Didn’t see anyone crying in surprise

[@carloscjr23]

​@@Bruv234false equivalency, a lot of people were waiting punk in aew, and it was a while since people saw him in a wrestling ring. People a few days ago didn't expect punk, at least the vast majority, but it was in people's mind, and since ortons return they didn't expect anything else. I watched Randy's pop, it was loud and great, but it was a regular pop When you hear cm punks you can hear the pop with sounds of surprise, it was almost a big "wow, what?!" Pop, you can hear the surprise in it.

[@rileyk5228]

I do still feel the aew original pop was louder

[@Bruv234]

@@carloscjr23 still wasn’t bigger than the AEW pop which is biased and misleading on Bully Rays part…. But he’s a company guy….

[@gutterpoprecords5595]

My wife said she’s never heard me and our two sons go so crazy while watching ANY event on TV. You’ve got to remember, the stadium went insane but so did a bunch of people at home.

[@user-il2zp1uh2p]

Hell yeah!

[@maze1914]

Bro that pop was crazy n I was at home. Man it was nice seeing Punk come out. He'll I was pumped when he came back n debuted on a Dynamite

[@matthewsmith8727]

A took a poop and drank a Pepsi what a crazy night

[@WranghisKhan]

My Roommate’s room is in the attic. My room is in the Basement. When the TV Static and Cult hit, He heard me all the way upstairs and texted me to make sure I wasn’t being attacked by a burglar or some shit 😂

[@joshg9538]

I was like well it’s over then I heard cult of personality, I was like what? Then he appeared we got worked.

[@RyanGRyan1985]

Meltzer and Alvarez were absolutely livid and I loved it 😂

[@JoyStickJester_]

Were they? What did they say

[@ABD-pc3jf]

​@@JoyStickJester_Nothing. Theyd have to take Omegas d out thier mouths.

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

Punk and the WWE got them. They just showed that their sources are garbage and that they just throw crap at the wall and hope it sticks.

Man to be a fly on the wall when those 2 were either watching or hearing about it. Same thing when Punk and Trips were talking leading up to his return.

[@ckthegreat100]

They reacted pretty normally actually. You could tell Alvarez was hating a little bit though lol

[@Quiet_one_tonight]

Mark hit the nail on the head. Bucks couldn't be men enough to sit down and talk to essentially one of their employees to save the relationship. Showed extreme immaturity from them and Tony.

[@xiondFirst]

At first I ignored this now, it's becoming ever clear how EVP are the saviors and cannibals of AEW.

[@Gamer2Gamers]

I swore i read multiple times punk tried to sit down and talk with them

[@jckorn9148]

I now think AEW won't last. Shame really, competition is good but they're going to be eaten alive with how good WWE is right now. And with the attitude that chased Punk away.

[@Quiet_one_tonight]

@@jckorn9148 don't sleep on TNA/IMPACT. They are really putting some great stuff out

[@uria2001]

Yeah. Punk has a part in what happened. He has to learn sometimes you need to filter. Especially when you sitting next to the perceived boss. Bucks have to realize that "hey this guy is really pissed "right or wrong." maybe we should wait to have a conversation. Maybe use a mediator. Tony issue is he is the boss in title. Vince has his history of dumb shit, but nobody ever doubted he was the boss. After Punk came back, the EVPs didn't do what you said. Wouldn't be men and just sit down with Punk. Like I said Punk has his part in it as well.

[@jckorn9148]

I'm so old, I remember watching CM Punk promos here on KZbin before he debuted in WWE's ECW. Heard the monster buzz online behind him and searched. Became a fan instantly, like a walking talking punk rock album with no filter. And that was just the promos, his matches, one of the first guys to really mix in MMA into his moveset. My kid had a onesie that said "best since day one" Complete package and was baffled it took as long as it did for the office to get a clue. A quote after his pipebomb promo that only the camera itself picked up. "I'm the best that you've got, I'm the best in the world!" - CM Punk, 2011

[@PsyOpChampion]

Same. I was only like 9 or 10, but his IWA-MS and ROH stuff that I found here on KZbin alone had put him up there with Shawn, Mach, Bret for me. I remember popping at the living room computer the morning I woke up and saw he signed with that WWE developmental deal. He was the primary reason I kept watching through high school.

[@DaRealPhillyJawn]

I'm so old I remember watching CM Punk when Ring of Honor was in its infancy having shows at a hotel ballroom in Essington Pa. at the Ramada Inn. 😊

[@docproc144]

Mark throwing the Ryback shade was hilarious. He didn’t name him, but he pretty much quoted Ryback saying, “If CM Punk comes back I’m gonna retire.” 🤣

[@SP2Crazy]

What is Ryback retiring from exactly though?😂 dude is jobless and spends all day on TikTok

[@docproc144]

@@SP2Crazy Fair enough 💀

[@theboxingboy7422]

Guy hasn't wrestled for like 7 years? What's he retiring from? Crying on twitter that WWE is the reason his tweets aren't getting Engagement.. no ryback it's because people dont give a fuck about what you gotta say

[@ItApproaches]

@@chuckles9767 That would be getting a job lol.

[@Snyper1405]

He's just another big meat head that wants to blame others for his own failures ​@theboxingboy7422

[@joshct9426]

Bully Ray is the man. He was such an underrated wrestler especially a singles wrestler when he was TNA Champion. I really liked that run

[@jdmintegradp]

I also liked his TNA championship run, I never thought he'd get that run but he well deserved it.

[@JohnSmith-wo9qs]

Underrated in TNA? He was a main eventer.

[@doublez_]

Can you recommend some matches or feuds from that time?

[@strictlyemo]

Bully getting heated around 29:09 is what needed to be said about a certain place without actually saying the name. Bravo Bully well done!!!

[@wwedxecw]

Exactly ! Those children are letting their personal feelings destroy that company

[@DannyBoy426]

Wow, these three have great chemistry. Gotta tune into this podcast more often.

[@tmg94561]

Bully's description of punk's "pop" is fucking magical.

[@PricefieldPunk]

CM Punk has all the motivation in the world to make this work in WWE just to spite the Elite and show them what AEW lost by not being mature and doing business.

[@lutherheggs451]

Thats because Smarky Khan is a god damned imbecile.....The smark has all the booking in the world staring him right in the face a CMFTR v The Elite feud, a Punk v Jungle Boy feud but instead of being the boss and telling the precious EVPs man up, find their balls and be big boys. Its ridiculous how much money the LMFAO "Booker of the year" left on the table. All because he's more concerned with being a buddy than being the boss. The guy wants to smash his action figures together to come up with his so called booking. Meanwhile he has guys like Arn Anderson, Flair, Mark Henry etc. who he could be looking at for help in actually booking. The booking in AEW is trash, they have matches on cards just to have matches on cards, instead of building things that actually have a purpose. The "booker of the year" needs to hire some bookers or use the people he has who know what they're doing and start actually being a boss.

[@paulahetherington1801]

ITS CLOBBERING TIMEEEEEE

[@RyanDMoore]

​@@paulahetherington1801Globbering? xD he says clobbering like the Thing

[@paulahetherington1801]

@@RyanDMoore thanks 👋😂

[@bencromwell707]

I Cannot Wait To See What Happens💯👍

[@TheMattMan98]

I got extreme chills when his music hit and the reaction of the crowd. I can’t stop getting chills the more I watch it

[@user-qi8hv2le8e]

On god Lmao

[@heyyou9693]

It felt so surreal. It still does. Maybe until he gets into that first angle or match.

[@TheMattMan98]

@@heyyou9693 agreed. I truly believe (as does Bully Ray and Mark Henry) that he will NOT screw this up otherwise he is a moron, their words not mine.

[@docproc144]

RAW tonight is about to do big numbers. The Triple H era of WWE has been insane so far.

[@robjazer203]

but the venue not a sellout though ha! unlike blood money punk

[@nocapper5543]

@@robjazer203 it doesnt even have to sell out because tons of people are going to be tuning in

[@theboxingboy7422]

​@@robjazer203 yet they will still sell triple the tickets aew dynamite sells

[@dylanheron2264]

@@robjazer203 i guess you don’t know how it works by bell time there is going be a sell out there’s a little thing called walkups that will sell it out

[@iamdeandrefrench]

@@robjazer203Cry.

[@SpaceGhost92]

Hi Mark, I’m sure you won’t see this but my step father Michale Brown went to elementary school with you in Silsbee back in the day. He told me a story about how he attended either your or your brothers birthday party and you guys walked him all the way home to make sure nothing happened to him. Thanks for that and all the memories in the ring over the years. Hope all is well big man 💪

[@Epsilonsama]

I'm surprised Mark is this candid about what he feels is wrong with AEW.

[@frankdeblasio1109]

a lot of the old heads in AEW agree with him...The younger guys dont listen

[@MysticKing777]

Mark Henry says what he wants because even if Tony fires him he can always go back to WWE and work backstage since he left respectfully.

[@bigyodatheman]

I'm willing to bet he's set money wise and invested very well.

[@marvinleong5902]

Mark know if Tony is upset with his comment and fired him, he can go back to WWE any time and be their ambassador. Mark loves the business so he is pointing out where AEW did wrong and hopefully they change for the better

[@Clinetime4]

Bully Ray took the words right out of my mouth! Nicely done

[@abates5741]

This really is some solid “real life” lessons here!! Not just in the wrestling industry. I took something away from this & I’m 53 years old. Thank you!

[@anthonym6119]

I agree with Mark anyone who has an issue with punk coming back they better get over it no one is bigger than the business.

[@Snyper1405]

I don't have to like punk. I have all the respect for those who have respect for themselves

[@philliphill9100]

Mark Henry made me feel like I was in a meeting with Vince. I’m not a Super fan but I’ve never heard a wrestler clearly explain that Vince meeting. Kudos to Mark Henry!

[@kent6430]

Bully is 100% correct. That was a World Cup final goal! Well done sir.

[@eptx830]

It feels like the 90's again, great time to be a Wrestling fan. 👍

[@yoholmes273]

Def NOT the 90s 🤣

[@cHriiSzbEe]

We’re Not there! Yet.

[@bluebutterfly4296]

More like mid 2000s ish

[@Mr.Majestic77]

It's a great time to be a WWE fan only. The other promotions are meh

[@ichigobankai3591]

​@@bluebutterfly4296Nah not really early 2010's

[@phillipbaran8810]

I was there live and that arena erupted when CM PUNK returned. NOT ONE SINGLE FAN WAS SITTING

[@yetanotheruser1989]

Love him or hate him, CM Punk has the wrestling world eating out of his hand, and has done for well over a decade. Fans and other wrestlers alike

[@THUGPUTIN]

Well, wwe is about to sign new network deal and there's huge chance network will throw low number contracts saying Vince is not running anymore and there's no bankable stars for TV audience and young audiences wants to stay in internet... Bring in punk who has been recognized by wwe tv audiences, small but definitely mainstream and huge polarised figure for internet community.... He's recent controversy at aew is a plus because cm punk might have better run than aew just to destroy them..

[@gothard5]

Love that Mid South poster on the wall behind Mark

[@joshuagumpert8910]

Hell of a line up. Ted Dibiase, JYD, and Jake Roberts.

[@MervinJavierOnline]

Mark Henry is the real deal 🔥 💪 AEW could do better taking advantage of his leadership

[@Alex86Scorpion]

Nah Tony prefer to have friends who tell him good words not the truth. The truth is painfull. Mark Henry cant do anything with this amateur company.

[@dsadams17]

If by "real deal" you mean "guy actively talking trash about his coworkers" then sure.

[@marvinleong5902]

​@@Alex86ScorpionMark probably counting his day left before going back to WWE

[@Alex86Scorpion]

@@marvinleong5902 I hope so. He will be a good mentor for NXT talents.

[@BFG40k]

Tell when he's telling lies...@@dsadams17

[@ericstorm5285]

We haven’t heard a pop like that ever. When the fans are so loud u can’t hear the music u know u r the man.

[@yeshuasuperstar]

Grown man talk right there, I really wish the younger generation of wrestlers pipe down and learn these nuggets because that could either make or break your career.

[@bigloc3442]

Exactly. Everyone wants to be a major player but don't wanna take advice from the ones before them. U can't come in this business thinking u know it all. Rude awakenings will happen all the time. Respect goes a long way

[@DavidH1]

If AEW wanted a real executive vice president, they should have put Mark Henry in that role. He would also be a great Head of Talent Relations.

[@AnonieMooser]

Well, QT Marshall is now out of AEW.

[@AungAung-316]

Mark Henry might be saying indirectly to Tony Khan…he needs to lead AEW by not bashing WWE n just lead AEW with the right leadership!!!

[@bhrnt3788]

I was there and there was boos when they were chanting "CM Punk" throughout the show. A couple of guys behind me even said it was "disrespectful to Randy", BUT when that music drop NO ONE BOOED. The place went bananas even the guys behind me.

[@ChrisMS0815]

Maybe they just didn't agree with chanting his name randomly during Randy's moment but still also wanted Punk to return.

[@milesalpha1]

Poor Cornette, he's supposed to be so out of touch. But he called this one exactly a couple of months ago.

[@Confidentman69]

Absolutely CM PUNK, is best for business for wwe!!100%🎯🤑👍

[@wlightningv2]

That crown reaction was described perfectly. It was a mix of happy and surprise. It reminded me of the crowd reaction when Malcolm Butler intercepted the pass at the goal line in the Super Bowl.

[@BeardofBeesPool]

He's right about younger fans experiencing something new. Vince on Monday Night Raw announcing that he bought wcw was my earth shattering moment when I was a kid😂

[@Dj0287]

Mine was when Bobby Heenan was holding the big gold belt on Wrestling Challenge in August of 1991, and saying Ric Flair was coming to the WWF

[@psell8628]

You guys explained it so well. It's so fun to hear the wrestling veteran's perspective. Great show!

[@LordRaptor]

There are rumors that Punk signed a multi-year deal with WWE, so we might see more than 1 year of him in the WWE, which is just mind-blowing, Triple H is one hell of a business man to pull this off and I'm very much excited about seeing one of my favorite wrestlers back in WWE.

[@JohnSmith-wo9qs]

You mean Nick Khan, though Triple H had some involvement.

[@BA22378]

​@@JohnSmith-wo9qsI'm sure it was 50/50

[@brilliantnights4860]

He signed a multi year deal with all the promotions he’s been fired from so let’s just see how he settles in. Maybe he learned something this last time who knows but if he didn’t, he’ll have his ass out of this company too, he’s been fired from every single professional wrestling promotion he has ever entered into as well as the UFC because let’s be honest, he has a really bad fighter. I mean he might be able to wrestle but God he can’t fight. He looks horrible. It looks like a 12-year-old boy was just beating him sad really really sad. Actually he is definitely no Brock Lesnar, but he is very entertaining. He does speak well so let’s just see how far he goes in the corporate machine that he used to hate you know now that he’s seen a rock level and he can , you know come back from Hollywood where he failed to make it big because he needs the money and the ego boost and we’ll see if he plays his backstage games like he accuse them of doing because right now all I’m seeing is a fucking hypocrite this isn’t underdog, rebel punk. This is hypocrite, Phil old man .

[@mariosargiropoulos1715]

⁠@@JohnSmith-wo9qsthis deal was dependent upon HHH. Khan is the business. HHH is the wrestling and culture.

[@paulahetherington1801]

I wonder how many times Tony Khan has sat down put his hands on his head and said what have I done? 😂😂😂😂

[@KomradeKrusher]

"This is fine"...

[@ohb71303]

It’s funny to hear them say it. “It’s not about the person, it’s about the business.” Punk said it himself, “I know I’m just a spoke on the wheel, it will keep turning when I’m gone.”

[@thetruej7872]

CM Punk is gonna be on Monday Night RAW tonight. I never thought I would see the day.

[@RAVENITSTIME]

and the first hour of monday night raw tonight is 100% commercial free.

[@paulahetherington1801]

Fucking insane brother can’t waitttt ITS GLOBBERINGGG TIMEEEEEE

[@gutterpoprecords5595]

Right? It’s the first time I’ve been so excited to watch a RAW in years

[@yoholmes273]

Purdy dumb

[@xiondFirst]

I did, I remember when Chris Jericho said " Punk will return, not a year from now but eventually because business is business". And this was when Jericho AEW from WWE.

[@deadbrothers8348]

We need more mark Henry !! I want an entire podcast of mark just talking opinions and memories and what makes sense in the business 😂

[@chadberserk1050]

Love the crowd comparisons. Reminded me of Liverpool's 4th goal in the 4-3 match with Barcelona. Some excellent takes there from the guys. Big night tonight and I'm sure they'll stick the landing.

[@larkvanderpooli7794]

Brilliant comparison

[@ReFLexX_ii]

It was my first live event that I've ever been to and all I can say is I'm sold for life and there were definitely boos whenever someone's Chanted CM Punk but of course all of a sudden when that music hits right as we're all about to leave every single one of them starts cheering along with the rest 😂

[@duckz3099]

Well im glad CM Punk Return has lead me to this Podcast.

[@Evolution954]

Man, Mark henry is wise. He is a great asset to the wrestling business.

[@DemonTom]

Can I just take a moment to say that Bubba Ray and Mark Henry are AMAZING podcasters? Bubba bring insight and emotion, and Mark is so, so insightful and wise. Dave keeps the pace going topic wise… This show is amazing!

[@mrknopick]

Hell Freezing Over would be Bischoff shaking Vince's Hand and them hugging it out.

[@gregthegroove]

After Bloodline story, down the line: “Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Paul Heyman…and I present to you The Dangerous Alliance. Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Bron Breakker.” Let’s do this!

[@Kruz8er]

Thank you Tarzan and the Young Cucks for bringing back CM Punk to where he belongs so i can actually watch him again. The TARGET employees aka EVPs did me a huge favor. CM Punk is back with the adults!

[@albertoasencio7417]

Lol absolutely the voice of the voiceless is back I fucking love it

[@jonathanparker1774]

Did it seem like when Mark said "Wow they were able to sit down like grown men and get this done" it felt like a shot at Tony and the kids especially considering Punk tried to get Bucks, and Page in the same room and clear the air and try to do business, Omega who just got caught up in the situation was open to doing business with CM Punk but Nicky and Matty and Adam couldn't bury the hatchet and you know it had to kill Punk to even try and swallow his pride and work with this children because they're buddies buddies with the boss child- sorry, man lol the Kliq wishes they had the influence over Vince that the "Elite" have over Tony Khan. I think Shaq Khan needs to step in and take control of his investment from his ADHD son

[@exiaR2x78]

Mark has been making subtle jabs at the evp's and Tony about this whole situation for awhile now haha

[@MysticKing777]

​@@exiaR2x78 it must be shocking for people like big show and mark Henry going from having a boss like Vince to someone like tony

[@Bruv234]

Seems like all was good in AEW before CM Punk….. Let’s see if jealousy and resentment pokes it’s head around in WWE…. It’s happened without Punk. That locker room is not immune to drama. Let’s see….

[@MysticKing777]

​@@Bruv234There were dramas already going on a punk just added on.

[@joshct9426]

​@@Bruv234you're right. I still really enjoy AEW but this CM Punk disaster was very bad for the company.

[@dayersrosajulian]

I have a feeling this will be punks best run of his career

[@JackieRipperLives]

thank you guys! Love the podcast!! stay safe my brothers! Much love!!

[@Zevitucesar]

It's been nearly 10 years, I believe things will be different this time around, at least i hope it does

[@jeffjohnson8842]

Kudos for the Kirk Gibson home run comparison He also did that for the Detroit Tigers in 1984.

[@amc5966]

What a fabulous podcast. It was indeed an incredible pop and the timing was off the charts. I never thought I'd see a bigger pop than Punk's return in AEW (which was outrageous let's not forget). Magical stuff. Punk is indeed Top of the Pops. Other than "Tables" obviously :0)

[@JoyStickJester_]

I can't believe they didn't compare this to the Triple H pop when he came back from his injury. That was one of biggest pops I've ever heard in WWE.

[@loyloygeralde554]

Different comparison, HHH left cause of injury, the wrestlers they mentioned left due to personal reasons or bad blood.

[@seandath7210]

The Punk reaction reminded me of a football (soccer) match back in 2013 where FC Porto scored against Benfica 2-1 in the 90th min and the crowd went ballistic. Literally a guttural roar so loud way above the average decibel.

[@Kingofthekop1]

Liverpool vs Barcelona 👀

[@seandath7210]

​@@Kingofthekop1naaahh

[@Kingofthekop1]

@@seandath7210 You’re right… thats was louder

[@hazimkaric8301]

Liverpool vs Barcelona Roma vs Barcelona

[@nathanschellhamer6814]

I haven’t heard a crowd roar like that in quite awhile.

[@KindaShort]

I love this conversation,I want to hear yall talk about everything. Such good chemistry

[@robertcrist5747]

Think about this. On the same day, WWE not only brings back Punk but Randy Orton as well. Over at AEW they was celebrating the return of "Danhausen?" Right 🤣👍

[@ThisWreathingNurse]

We all now see why Cody left.

[@mgillz]

Thank you Busted Open podcast. Here from InTheClutch and now subscribed!

[@JBO-jw5tx]

mark henry mentioned a point about finding out snitches, when news broke that wwe wrestlers were told that punk was 100% not coming to wwe, sounded like they were trying to find snitches

[@DarkboyDranzer]

The good ole stooge test

[@djchino774]

Raw is going to do record ratings tonight and I'm sure that Tony will be watching and crying.

[@paulahetherington1801]

🤣🤣🤣 no doubt he’ll be raging with a big bag on Charlie next to him 😂😂

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

Tonight going be the most anticipated episode since the pipe bomb

[@gilbertarballo]

The pipe bomb show wasn't anticipated it just happened

[@user-bp8cu3eh4x]

These 3 guys and add Tommy dreamer reallly are great story tellers and their ability to talk about current topics really is a great listen

[@JOMRANN]

That Mark Henry Ryback shot is spot on

[@roccomitchell-wo9qi]

I am still in shock that CM Punk returned to the WWE what a great time to be alive 😂

[@liviokokthi]

This podcast needs to be listened and re listened by a lot of IWC members and by some AEW Wrestlers

[@stevenguerin]

fact

[@eiggerman11]

TK need this one also

[@xmen123ify]

Imagine when you are the Allstate arena live I still get goosebumps 😊

[@blizzavelli4621]

this is the best and most BALANCED perspective coming from 2 legends. you usually hear people be biased, or shit on today’s product of pro wrestling but this keeps people wanting to watch the new stuff from every promotion.

[@troyancheta3803]

I agree with Bully 💯 about hell freezing over. People tend to forget that CM Punk literally went back to WWE before he joined AEW. It was on a WWE Backstage show. From that moment, I knew that he'd come back.

[@MillieMoBuckz]

That was a separate thing tho… that show was literally a FOX creation,not a WWE network thing… it was basically their (FOXs) version sports center except it only covered pro wrestling in WWE… so technically he was working for Fox and not WWE

[@coryhenry1291]

Personally......I'm glad to see punk back!! ....... and both bully and Mark ON POINT!!!! Yes sir

[@dougschadel8094]

Best podcast on you tube. Love the knowledge of these guys

[@RereTVview]

Cm punk is very interesting and smart person that's why the fans like him

[@Grant-TR]

Look I will be the first to admit, not a huge fan of Punk, but I cant deny the goosebumps I got listening to that reaction from the crowd on Saturday. To me that's what wrestling is all about.

[@NoSnowFlakes1]

Austins pop when Foley won the title, HHH's return, and Punks return Saturday all had that type of roar in the pop that Bully is talking about. Once it was known In Living Color put out a remastered version of Cult of Personality it was a forgone conclusion he was returning

[@tomh1138]

I'd maybe include Edge's Royal Rumble return to that list. An awesome moment for sure.

[@Londonguy1987_]

Bully is spot on about the crowd reaction being lightning in a bottle moment. That wasn’t a pro wrestling reaction. That was pro sports reaction for a home town hero. Thats how sports crowds react to a megastar or a wild cup winning goal. It blew the roof off the arena and Punk had the crowd in the palm of his hand. Dude is a superstar.

[@michaelreddington658]

I’m from the UK…and I’m so glad Bully Ray used a football (soccer) reference. It was such a visceral reaction

[@Super_Marcey]

It definitely isn’t the most shocking, Eric Bischoff showing up on Raw was hell freezing over. Hell Shawn and Bret shaking hands was hell freezing over. This is shocking but not the most shocking ever. Mark has one of the best shocker moments, salmon jacket baby 😅

[@gabet1075]

Punk went to the WWE months ago. He just had to work Tony into giving him his release before it happened.

[@joleree1]

Could be, could very well be

[@Baselinehangtime8]

I always knew when cm punk returned that the pop form the crowd would be insane given the way the crowd chanted consistently for CM punk for years since his retirement or walk away and sure enough here we are and that pop was incredible It wasn’t until cm punks final week in the business before his 10 year hiatus that I realized how beloved by the fans he was rivaling the likes of stone cold, undertaker, hogan, rock, HBk, Bret hart, ric flair, etc…. Even surpassing the cheers and love the crowd has for daniel bryan and John cena. I was in awe And the most hell freezes over moment I ever witnessed was Bret and Shawn by far since I always felt 💯 certain that punk would return one day. Crazy enough I didn’t think it would be this soon lol but I’m glad it was. But yeah this is one of the biggest pops from a return and hype over it of all time for sure if not the biggest rivaling Goldberg and nwo and the rock

[@michaelmcgrath3132]

This is awesome! CM Punk for some reason brought my attention back to WWE... I can't even place WHY... But this great podcast B Ray and Mark Henry some Greatest Minds in the business. ✊🏼👊🏻 Respect

[@nandonandez1795]

I have a feeling that WWE and AEW secretly working together..My theory is, They have been working together by secretly trading talent ex: rousey=cargil, edge=punk

[@jshipp5469]

Punk’s pop reminded me of the LoD pop at 1991. There’s a point where the msg crowd starts chanting LoD and you can watch Hawk’s eyes and he gets lost in the moment, punk does the same when they chant cm punk on his return Edit:bubba said it best it was a hogan pop, it wasn’t a stone cold pop, it was the road warrior pop, it was an unique pop

[@James.Gatsby]

yes its that ROAR!!! that will be forever be legendary. me too I was shocked I was played by that copyright logo lo and behold that music hit jumped and screamed.

[@EulalioMagana]

Mark is right. You can complain about CM Punk but if you’re on shows with him, everyone will make more money which is best for business

[@BadManBenny]

I looked at the clock and said thats weird the ppv is ending kind of early. Turn to my daughter and tell her how crazy would it be if CM Punk came out after all the hype of the last match and Randy Orton's return. Punks music hits a second later. I was in Shock!!! Even with the music and graphics playing I was still waiting to actually see him to believe it.

[@ExpressDunlop]

It is a bit surprising because Punk ain't like the other wrestler, he was extremely mad about them and butthurt. He didn't need to go to WWE too financially he was alright and could find a huge contract elsewhere too but i think he knows is reputation and career got hurt in AEW so he see WWE able to repair that. Look at what WWE did to Cody. WWE have a smarter fanbase than AEW which is like a super protective fanbase but goes on delusional comments to protect it and boost it that make no sense. The fanbase of AEW is one reason it doesn't bring other fans and Tony Khan didn't helped he went agressive right of the bat and was cocky and throwed insult at WWE Staff, WWE and is fanbase. Not, Karma is hurting him.

[@Scott-bh2qb]

The AEW fans destroyed AEW

[@Fishmanistan]

This has got to be one of the most incoherent comments I have ever read. Try punctuation bro.

[@shaunhittle6414]

I was there and before the show everyone yelling cm punk was deafening when he came out it was 10x louder

[@chnomtra531]

Love your thoughts and takeaway guys, already subscribed to your channel :)

[@devonschwartz6456]

23:48 Mark Henry lettin Ryback know how the entire wrestling community feels….

[@nicotoscani1707]

ryback is retired now

[@brandonbirkland]

Sorry but The Hardy Boys WM 33 entrance was way louder then CM Punks

[@MysticKing777]

I mean that's pretty obvious there were only like 17 thousand people at the ppv compared to like 50 thousand+ at WrestleMania. But the Hardy's are just jobbers in aew now.

[@brandonbirkland]

​@MysticKing777 yeah but just think if that happened in a smaller arena when they came back

[@brandonbirkland]

Yeah

[@brandonbirkland]

Well they been around forever too

[@jameshorrell899]

Thank you Mark, we are all fans and we see everything.

[@StoneCold-Stutter]

My son grew up loving punk as kid in kindergarten/ 1st grade. We don’t watch aew. His pop and joy reminded me of myself as a kid when Austin came back after taking his ball and going home

[@joseroselli1034]

The sad thing about AEW is they have so many experience guys like Mark Henry but Tony doesn't use their knowledge in favor of AEW. Instead Tony hears to the Young Bucks 😂😂

[@Am0ment0fB]

Finally, after nearly a decade away from professional wrestling, CM Punk returns! Ha.

[@I_beat_cucks]

As stevie richards said - get paid big and get out healthy. Its business plain and simple.

[@thomasmiller8364]

Right On! BULLY! You can't stop Rock and Roll. Great analogy.

[@KelvinGuyReviews]

i,m in the uk i was in bed watching SS and I Squealed like a little girl when punk came out, Punk is one of the few wrestlers who cam go to any company and get the same pop everywhere he goes

[@paulahetherington1801]

Lmao dude when the rights logo came up on the screen I turned it off happy and content just about to fall asleep clicked on the press conference for a moment and seen punk standing there I jumped out of bed screaming full of energy 🤣🤣 ITS GLOBBERINGGG TIMEEEEEEEEE!!!