CM Punk - The Art of Wrestling Ep 226 w/ Colt Cabana

[@MarkyMike]

And we have come full circle with Punk back in WWE. What an amazing ride! 😂

[@elliot4837]

This is gonna make for one amazing documentary

[@RobertBoyle11]

Ooohhh yes, a Netflix docuseries oh yes please

[@pooch72]

Online docus will be better after this wwe run haha

[@1Jmil]

I never knew this episode existed. I grew out of wwe 15 years ago

[@tonyellis6514]

Not only that, this podcast actually led to Punk coming back as a direct consequence of it. 1. Punk goes on this podcast and talks about his staph infection 2. Dr. Amann sues Punk and Cabana 3. Punk and Cabana have a falling out over that lawsuit 4. After Punk goes to AEW, the Elite blame him for Cabana's lack of success there 5. Punk goes off on them at the media scrum and they have a physical altercation 6. Punk is suspended 7. After his subsequent return, he has a second altercation and is let go, whereas he probably would not have been let go if it was the first time 8. He returns to WWE

[@InsaneCookies]

This started the domino effect which led to Mindy's bakery getting 5 star reviews. LONG TERM STORYTELLING

[@zk3212]

😂😂😂

[@fookulalala]

brilliant

[@TIN_ENCH_DIG_BICK]

Mindy bakery???

[@sebastianmcgavin]

There’s no indication it would in this.

[@sebastianmcgavin]

@@TIN_ENCH_DIG_BICKwhat he eats in the media scrun

[@wicklow4905]

Came back here (Again) after his 2 hour Ariel Helwani MMA Hour interview. These 10+ Years is like 10+ Lightyears and i do feel old now :'D

[@riden1234567]

this one podcast changed everything.

[@markjagger2412]

2014- CM Punk’s on great terms with Colt Cobana and strongly dislikes Triple H 2024- CM Punk and Triple H have buried the hatchet and are on great terms, and Punk now refuses to even speak to Colt Cobana ‘without a Lawyer’. How the wheel turns in this journey we call life.

[@hunterwilliams551]

I have no idea why but I always find myself coming back to listen to this at least once a year

[@godphoenix66x]

I know what you mean. It's because it's a highly entertaining listen. And because it confirms what we all know about the WWE and Vince.

[@PilloTheStar]

Punk has a good speaking voice.

[@EdgyContents]

First night, gorilla presses me to table, f.cking misses the table. Tilt my pelvis and f.cks me up foooor weeks. Especially love that part he speaks ina fun way

[@cornball0072]

@@PilloTheStaryeah it’s defiantly Punk, he’s a very articulate but also knows how to tell stories

[@Fatbird42]

I honestly haven’t been into wrestling since 2008 and I come to this a couple times a year as well. Just a great listen

[@kalzangtopgyal5304]

Wow these two people seems like good friends and their friendship might last forever with no lawsuits between them.

[@dantaylor8197]

Certainly no residual anger that could result in multiple people being suspended and a world championship being vacated.

[@suprcrzy]

Are y'all being sarcastic or not? Cause these guys are still friends to this very day.

[@DropkickNation]

@@suprcrzy 🤡

[@Googley_]

@@suprcrzy lol are you sure

[@higglybiggly1174]

@@suprcrzy... No, no they're not. Punk absolutely roasted Colt in the All Out media scrum. Haven't been friends for years.

[@romofan8881]

The CM Punk story is never boring. He constantly adds new wrinkles. MMA, WWE backstage, AEW, Brawl Out. Whatever he does next, it will be interesting. 11/26/23:and now he's back. Chapter after chapter. Punk will need a Ken Burns miniseries by the time he's done.

[@spitfire7953]

He's like Jim Cornette. He'll be fired by every wrestling promotion that's out there now lol.

[@adamshows1142]

@@spitfire7953 And then sooner than later, CM Punk would have his own podcast, Drunk on Punk.

[@anxofmyown]

He is an icon

[@Travis24_]

@@spitfire7953zip the buckaroo’s pants back up when you’re done blowing them

[@kagemaru2503]

Fr and this whole interview is still relevant. wwe is still the same

[@slickyoungbuckx4562]

"I'm on Team Punk forever." 2018: Hey, Colt Cabana. How ya doin?

[@eddiew2325]

Team punk is the best

[@kashifreza1993]

Sueing punk

[@RafaCoutinho_]

Punk literally betrayed him. Colt was right.

[@peterlundholm9633]

Rafael Cout lol you’re joking right

[@RafaCoutinho_]

Peter Lundholm no, I just did a little research. You should too.

[@kevinhenry4047]

Sad to see how these two ended up. This episode was basically the beginning of the end of their friendship.

[@TheCromenockleFletch]

Colt clearly drove that podcast interview in a way to burn Phil brooks . What a friend

[@817RazorHell]

What happend???

[@kevinhenry4047]

@@817RazorHell I don’t know the full story but Punk and Cabana were sued by Chris Amann (The doctor Punk talks about in this episode) for defamation. Punk and Cabana ended up winning the case in 2018 but later on Cabana sued Punk for apparently not paying his legal fees when Punk said he would.

[@JesseGMan7]

@@TheCromenockleFletch How?

[@TheCromenockleFletch]

@@kevinhenry4047 Colt is a piece of.

[@LuigiTheItalian]

Every time CM Punk said "I'll give you an example", I listened like my life depended on it.

[@Showtime_V2]

Lmao

[@TheRomanceGuru]

Lol I challenge someone to time stamp every time he says it

[@SAoutlaw]

17:37

[@SAoutlaw]

21:20

[@SAoutlaw]

24:10

[@thehat2243]

38:00 The Rock even confirmed that originally the main event of WrestleMania was supposed to be a triple threat. That would have been much better than twice in a lifetime

[@jaycarcass305]

Yeah nobody gave a shit about the second Rock Vs Cena match

[@johnniecoleman78]

That would've been a great main event plus it would've saved Rock from getting injured that night.

[@MinusTheRogue]

it should've been as such. It would've given punk a spot in the main event and they could've dropped the strap to Cena regardless. Rock winning the title was utterly pointless. Everyone knew he would just keep the title until mania with no matches to drop it to cena in their big 'rematch' which didn't live up to the first clash.

[@taowow2020]

@Doom Guy i mean u watch the podcast righht Cm punk wouldve never lossed it He wouldve had a close to 500 day reign but i agree with what he said he gets elimanted by the rock and cena in 5 minutes then cena beats rock and theres it

[@OfficialFingazMC]

100% the last few years might of been so different as well!

[@mbusigumede2033]

Time heals all wounds, welcome back CM Punk, hopefully his relationship with the WWE (and specifically Triple H) will be much much better this time around

[@RobertBoyle11]

He'll never return Sarcasm lol;)

[@josuemillan1237]

*money heals all wounds 😅

[@nicwinsteadart5330]

​@@josuemillan1237*spite heals all wounds*

[@Liverpool5095]

Time? More like greed. The hunger for more money heals wounds. He was done with aew so where was he gonna go? TNA? He went to whoever paid him the most.

[@1KQ_]

​@@Liverpool5095 it's a money making business pal

[@FirebrandOP]

2020 and still listening to this gold

[@mikebutala2007]

FirebrandOP yaaaassss! I had this on a loop when it debuted and it’s still awesome.

[@lastbriteSon]

Yes Colt and punk are great talkers i'd like to hear more from these two.

[@TheWillisShow]

Sept 2020. Listening to this again. Still perhaps the best episode of a podcast ever.

[@AggrivatedMe]

lastbriteSon I don't think he knows y'all...

[@Hextech25]

True

[@johnnyso1979]

"I couldn't get healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually if I stayed the same place that got me sick in the first place."

[@vedantbhatia01]

"I was never gonna get healthy physically, mentally, spiritually or emotionally, staying in the same place that got me sick in the first place"

[@nameonutube123]

“i was never gonna get healthy physically, mentally, spiritually or emotionally, staying in the same place that got me sick in the first place.”

[@vedantbhatia01]

@@nameonutube123 nice job bruv

[@leeedwards9068]

‘I needed to go do floor routine gymnastics with guys as small as me in AEW’

[@josephroseo8063]

@@leeedwards9068 sthu ya idiot

[@mfdegregorio]

This whole episode is wrestling history and we are still living through its fallout.

[@lord_moxley]

That sequel is probably coming soon after he walks out of AEW

[@mrwarped]

@@lord_moxley you wish

[@midosannn]

Oh yes we do lol !

[@dmaldonado33]

all out 2022 media scrum😮

[@CarlMarxPunk]

Yeah...

[@theultimateuchihaderp3311]

8:55 Is where the interview really begins. 13:37 is past the intro and gets to the meat and potatoes of it. Edit: Wow, so many likes! Thanks! (:

[@dustinclark821]

Thank you lol

[@brycebirkinbine4119]

What a guy! Never watched this so thanks and I’m a massive Punk fan lol

[@dante316a]

What a long ass fking intro,

[@mecamp82]

You're the man!

[@randomguy4781]

thanks

[@punisherthunder]

I saw Punk at a house show in 2014. You could tell when he came out he gave 110%, even though it was just a house show. Also, he went out of his way after the match to high five a tiny little kid at the end of the aisle before going to the back. Thought that was really nice of him.

[@NachoJazz13]

💯💀⚡

[@mrh9120]

Most people doesnt even understand this. But still hate him

[@yousefa7483]

Nacho jazz gl

[@screamrad218]

The kids really love Punk.

[@hothotheat3000]

Tiny kids aren’t the weirdos stalking him at the airport. Most wrestlers prefer the kids because they’re more respectful and genuinely happy to see them.

[@MadSwagles]

This is one of the most influential events in wrestling history. All because of a podcast.

[@whisperienced]

How do you figure?

[@shane-irish]

Not really

[@raymondsolisjr.1262]

The only thing that John Moxley did was prove that CM Punk was right all along

[@hoiuoful]

Raymond Solis Jr. how so? Haven’t been keeping up

[@raymondsolisjr.1262]

wilson when Moxley was talking about creative writing

[@David-rc8hp]

Raymond Solis Jr. dean Ambrose was trash 🗑 he is trash he being wwe champion was a joke An now he is where he deserves in the minor leagues

[@godzrola8475]

@@David-rc8hp ok boomer

[@wanting2310]

It's Jon

[@markwilliams7054]

So funny how ten years later Punk is back and friends with Triple H and will NEVER talk to Colt Cabana again

[@jessyflorezwitchcraftsigaw5802]

It's 2019 now and it's 10:03 PM and im still listening to this to sleep.

[@jessyflorezwitchcraftsigaw5802]

@Heel DJ well Toast Boss. Hahaha

[@jessyflorezwitchcraftsigaw5802]

Hahah yeah i dunno why. Haha oh gad.. the dude has been through a lot

[@Juzreg]

Finally sum1 like me😂😂😂

[@jessyflorezwitchcraftsigaw5802]

Well here i am. Listening to them again.

[@Shadowjester1985]

@@jessyflorezwitchcraftsigaw5802 That's because in 2019 at 10:03 p.m. everything CM Punk was talking about is still relevant.

[@yerboythaplug]

Just skip to 8:58 when it actually starts

[@Tadhg111]

Thanks

[@yerboythaplug]

Remington Steele that's what I'm here for

[@andrews5867]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@pedrorivas4643]

You sir have just earned my respect

[@MC-kk8xu]

Thanks brother x

[@HairyBrown11]

It looks like Rusev took Cm Punk’s advice when it comes to making the most out of what you’re given, Rusev Day

[@spikejoseph5482]

Mike Oxhard Shinsuke is still cooler, much more fun! Give him the heavyweight belt!!

[@1KQ_]

@@spikejoseph5482 hes irrelevant to what he just said

[@LuigiTheItalian]

ya but WWE didn't take CM Punk's advice when it comes to making the most of what you're given, Rusev Day. They did nothing.

[@glawrk2861]

Oh the better times

[@gamechanger700]

Rusev became one of my favorite wrestlers when he was able to make Rusev day(creative hot garbage crap) work and get it over.Getting that Rusev day crap alone said Rusev should have been pushed to the moon.

[@offthegridbutonyoutube548]

Vince - “Do you know they’re gonna have WOMEN fighting in the octagon, soon?” CM Punk - “yes, it’s gonna be the hottest thing you’ll see” *hires Ronda Rousey years later

[@MAL9000.]

also claimed that AEW is Blood & Guts and took wrestling 20 years back *has ronda rousey bite off the back of benky lynch's neck live on a PG show*

[@aidanrutter257]

@@MAL9000. That... that wasn't Ronda...

[@MAL9000.]

@@aidanrutter257 ​ @Reed Rutter then who was it? I don't remember sorry it wasn't ronda it was that other ufc fighter?

[@aidanrutter257]

@@MAL9000. Shayna Baszler. Don't think she ever made it to UFC but she was an MMA fighter.

[@shahood8116]

And an year later wmma doesn't draw for shit, in 2020 only one ppv dipped below 500k and guess who headlined it nunes, the female GOAT, it did 90k ppv buys, a horrendous number for ufc in general, not to mention it was the hottest year in the company's history

[@MFD00MTR33]

Now available on PS3 and X-box 360. Its crazy how long its been.

[@mr.awesome6011]

Yeah not really that long you nostalgia baiter

[@treybear8174]

THE most infamous shoot interview of all time

[@bgx3232]

9:59

[@-BigMike-]

Moxley just gave Punk a run for his money. 🙂

[@mmooraj]

Why doesnt this have 5 million views ?

[@-BigMike-]

@@mmooraj it had a lot more than this does, but Cabana had to remove it while the whole Punk vs Dr. Amann court case was going on...they re-uploaded it after Punk won

[@drose6437]

@@-BigMike- nope

[@dqirving8255]

Had to come back and listen to this podcast after hearing Jon Moxley on Talk is Jericho.. Both shows are fantastic to listen to!

[@achintyaindra2465]

Lmao..Same

[@chrisz2176]

DQ Irving me too!!!!

[@jaiso4770]

DQ Irving Sams

[@gamechanger700]

Was better than anything Vince produced in the last 2 years lol

[@shane-irish]

Why ???

[@Drejitsu316]

crazy listening to this right after the Emancipation of Jon Moxley

[@chrisz2176]

Facts me too!!!

[@nxtwomenfan497]

It's amazing how so much of what CM Punk discusses here about WWE in 2014 remains the same as what Jon Moxley talked about in 2019.

[@Dude_Its_Pistachio]

Link thar moxley podcast im trying to look for it and can't find it

[@lilkeenan]

I listen to this when I' get tired of my job

[@aaronventura2238]

Same bruh

[@crfty97]

doing it right now LMAO

[@TheChazz1225]

Yep

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

Doing it now

[@Gunchaser]

Doing it right now. 😂😂😂

[@bahbaroni9955]

Who else is here after the Emancipation Of Jon Moxley?

[@d04lvallier]

Nice

[@themusicalgoff]

Yessir

[@dynamiteecp6314]

Can't find it on KZbin can someone share the link?

[@bahbaroni9955]

@@dynamiteecp6314 upload Jerichos podcast

[@RishikeshSanalUTID]

Mee 🤣 although I'm late

[@EbonAvatar]

Listening to this podcast in 2019 is....an interesting experience

[@EdwardNygma007]

Jon just said the same thing. 😂😂😂

[@George_1098]

Edward Nygma yes, just with not as much F bombs 😂

[@ashalibrahim2362]

Any particular reason

[@theoneandjabroni3002]

@@ashalibrahim2362 Cabana is suing Punk

[@davidharrison9893]

It is?

[@jakeside89]

The original video was taken down a few months ago and has now been uploaded again. Not that difficult to get your heads around guys!

[@homer8029]

im confused

[@jakeside89]

@@homer8029 the original video got removed when they were in court. Once the case was settled, Colt uploaded it again. People thought it was a new interview or something, it was the same as previously.

[@jenjyg4057]

He added way more adverts this time

[@kiaba360-4]

One of the biggest differences between Punk/Moxley is the realization they came to during their 'injury vacation': Moxley reinvigorated his passion for wrestling, while Punk found joy in hobbies that his hectic schedule had forced him to abandon. WWE will literally run your mind/body/spirit into the ground if you allow them to.

[@GrtSage]

WWE Tour schedule + lack of creative input + Schizophrenic writing staff = not great mental state

[@MrBark]

In retrospect, Punk just needed more time to recover.

[@victorapolinario2766]

I respectfully disagree. There are some cases of guys and girls leaving the company because they weren´t on a good state mentally and physically, Punk and Mox being the 2 most vocals about it. But what about the whole rest of the roster who are happy and in a good place mentally?! Of course there are this cases where WWE give some people burnout from wrestling, but there are the opposite cases, so can´t blame just on the company, but the company´s relationship with the wrestler. If the wrestler is happy them good for everyone, if the wrestler isn´t them the company will only burn their passion indirectly.

[@kiaba360-4]

@@victorapolinario2766 The individual personalities/motivations of each wrestler also plays a role. As @Mr.555 stated, there are elements about WWE that are objectively problematic: hectic schedule, seemingly limited input from the wrestlers, too many cooks in the kitchen trying to please the head chef from Hell (Vince), not too mention the injuries that come with this line of work. Some people have temperaments and motivations that can handle the toxicity better than others. Listening to Punk's interview again, he tried his hardest to fight through all of the mounting negativity and micro-aggressions in order to "be a good soldier" and live up to old-school expectations (What Would Harley Race Do?). That's why I originally said that WWE will run their performers into the ground *if they are allowed to*. Punk eventually hit rock bottom (no pun intended) and desperately fled the situation that was making him miserable. Majority of the roster will probably never have to deal with the amount of issues that Punk had with WWE (fortunately), but there are several that will ultimately question if WWE is truly the "dream job" that they always wanted.

[@Madferit91]

Also what people fail to realize: Moxley's state of mind in 2019 was sort of the same (and probably even less) as 2011 CM Punk who did end up resigning. Imagine the hell Moxley would be going through had he signed for 3 more years like Punk did. He would want to kill himself.

[@bielito23]

1:24:46 "I'll go somewhere else and I'll get more over because I f*cking can." man, hearing this now feels so different

[@kemurajohn1249]

The man said it seven years ago and it still became true

[@OrochiFlamez]

Not only that, but look where he is vs where Triple H is now. Punk is living his best life in AEW and Triple H got his pet project stripped away from him by his father in-law because he didn't get the job done in the Wednesday Night War. The ultimate burial.

[@SpaceGhost92]

Yeah he’s doing such great shit right now…

[@aaleonthenus3055]

@@OrochiFlamez CM Punk sucks in AEW... he moves like an old fart, his promos aren't nearly as good, he's a boring baby face ass kiss and isn't anything like the old punk. AEW viewer stats have dropped tremendously since his debut. He failed at boosting ratings as projected. This comes as no surprise as AEW is full of horrible story lines and small wimpy looking nerds..

[@Windwalker88]

@@aaleonthenus3055 so what do you enjoy?

[@alexreadscomics6607]

From this to AEW. What a journey & what a great piece of wrestling history this podcast turned out to be.

[@saibisureddo5657]

It is really too bad what transpired between Colt and Punk after that was rough to experience and observe.

[@StorageGuyGuns]

It's to bad punk isn't a draw

[@Richie1]

@@StorageGuyGuns stop acting like a fucking buisnessman lmao mark

[@Beckst]

and now to this drama

[@mcqueenx75]

And what a piece of shit Phil Brooks has shown himself to be

[@essj3334]

Who else loves listening to this podcast at least once a year to hear Punks frustrations and why he left this is actually theraputic to listen to.

[@Lalo_thr]

once a year? pshhh I listen to this every time I have a rough day at work which is pretty much every single facking week

[@chrishutchinson6114]

Heart felt comment coming. First off I'm a fan of both you guys and I think it's genuinely sad that your friendship is over. I think both of you have a valid point and I think both of you have something to apologise to each other for. I hope you can repair the damage as honestly I think your friendship is another causality of a family of megalomaniacs. Anyway I found punks view on the interaction with fans really interesting. Now I know you prefer to have your birth name used by those who truly knows you I will address you accordingly if I'm ever lucky enough to meet you. To be honest I would have addressed you as Mr Brooks but that's only because I want you to know that as a fan I understand there is a flesh and blood man behind the controlled product you were forced to become by the product. Wwe may not have give a damn about the blood, sweat and tears you all gave to make them money but as a fan I'm so grateful to you all. So colt, punk thank you from your fans and I hope you are both happy. Your fan Chris.

[@silverdarlin]

I love how the episode that CM Punk tears into WWE is sponsored by WWE 2K15

[@ethanwilkins662]

Sponsored by one of the shittiest WWE games too lmaoooo

[@brettstalling2269]

Right 😂

[@1301Dynamite]

@@ethanwilkins662 boi 2k20 has taken that spot now

[@nyteowl8069]

@@1301Dynamite Every 2k game is shit tbh. Maybe 13 and 14 was decent but thats because THQ which made better games had a hand in making them

[@YourPalFry]

@@nyteowl8069 2k19 is pretty good, I still play it instead of 2k20

[@Howyanow]

This is my comfort podcast episode. CM Punk did nothing wrong

[@Takerfanatic]

Yeah I think I've listened to it so regularly that I think I can repeat bits of it!

[@AngleInTheNorth]

Brock Lesnar is retired(ish), Taker is retired, Triple H is retired, Ryback is gone, Colt Cabana is gone, gone, and hell, even Vince McMahon is gone. And Punk is back in WWE, time flow is amazing.

[@sanjaimathewmampala4904]

Ryback tweeted he would retire if Punk returned to wrestling only to backtrack on it , such a hypocrite.

[@xbulmiruwu6030]

Weird to advertise a WWE game as CM Punk talks about his fallout with WWE.

[@AIfactos1]

Romeo Kim but he was in the game so?

[@xbulmiruwu6030]

marilyn mcvay it was still awkward then cuz they announced he was in the game after he left the company.

[@anonym58063]

gotta make money where you can

[@akashshah_slate]

Ballsy

[@LukeTheGeek]

Romeo Kim they only kept him in for the showcase

[@MrMusick84]

I’m a CM Punk guy. That will never change.

[@MaynardJamesKeenan09]

You're also gay

[@hickory100]

@@MaynardJamesKeenan09 and you're a bitch

[@mulattojosh4489]

@@MaynardJamesKeenan09 indeed you are gay thanks for letting us know

[@MrMusick84]

@@MaynardJamesKeenan09 Keyboard tough guy.

[@MaynardJamesKeenan09]

@@MrMusick84 are you the man to shut me up?

[@tommycrasher4136]

Just listened to this, CM Punk is an inspirational.....Punk was the most popular and biggest wrestler at one point for a few years and decided that that's not good enough and decided to go UFC........Win or Lose....I can't wait to see his 3 rd MMA match. One of the few that can entertainment in different areas!

[@garrycoop7024]

no 3rd fight mate hes done

[@guess6635]

He's not having a 3rd One 😂😂 he failed UFC and his comics he's pretty much irrelevant at this point. The only ones who keep mentioning r his fanboys

[@ghostdog6193]

@@guess6635 and now he is being sued by his best friend colt cabana for breaking his damn promise

[@nanoblulovaolution4856]

Punk won't have that 3rd UFC fight. He's so inspirational how he controls his own wrestling destiny and come back when he wants.

[@HatchetReviews]

Sure, if a liar is “inspirational” to you so be it. Someone who screws over someone they claimed was their “best friend”, sure doesn’t sound like an “inspiration” to me

[@GaryCantrell]

1:24:47 "I will go somewhere else and I will get more f**cking over because I know I can" Well, we're about to find out tomorrow (8/20/21)

[@righteousrawb7225]

And we finally did

[@MiniLemmy]

….and a moment in wrestling history was born…

[@funnybone6149]

I can’t wait for the CM Punk podcast about AEW

[@thehoshangkoul]

CM Punk joining Logan paul's podcast or Pat mcafee show where he absolutely buries AEW will be beautiful🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PilloTheStar]

"They hurt my dog"

[@funnybone6149]

I’m thinking more of an Ace Steel CM Punk podcast Since Ace seems like the only man Punk trusts on this planet And the podcast can be called Chicago Made Steel I think it has the chance to be a really big hit

[@ci7210]

Yeah on Broken Skull Sessions with Stone Cold Steve Carell

[@SpaceGhost92]

Well turns out he’s under a lifetime nda with the Kahn man. He could get out of it but it will take a long long time and cost a lot of money

[@RobertBoyle11]

It's tradition to listen to this every so often

[@RobertBoyle11]

Well then... here we are

[@Matt-cr4vv]

One of the ironies about this podcast that I didn’t remember from originally hearing it forever ago is that it was sponsored by the WWE video game when you consider it resulted in being sued by the WWE doctor. WWE didn’t sue but they publicly backed the doc so it’s just kinda funny to think in hindsight that WWE paid them something for this show that resulted in the lawsuit.

[@1873cb]

Every time you listen to this interview it hits differently. I've listened to it when it first came out, when Punk and Colts problems started, when he joined AEW, when he was suspended from AEW and most recently now that he's been fired. It's sad the way it's ended. I don't think Pro Wrestling will ever be what Punk wants it to be.

[@jackhughes7637]

I think it was at one point. Unfortunately it's become something that is void of all essence of what pro wrestling was supposed to be.

[@joro8693]

Listening to it this time the biggest thing I noticed is he really couldn’t stop talking about money and how it wasn’t enough what they paid him. Every issue kept going back to how things would effect his pay, seems like that was his biggest sticking point that he deserved to be paid more than anyone else there because he outsold cena, that and him never main eventing mania were probably all he cared about.

[@6steveo9]

Punk was only voicing an opinion that a lot of people within AEW hold but are afraid to speak out loud. Ironically enough AEW turned him into the voice of their voiceless for a shoot.

[@DeadmanInc336]

​@@6steveo9nah, Punk has only been out for himself. His mere presence invites conflict everywhere he goes.

[@Ahmed-og2jm]

​@@6steveo9lol

[@lastbriteSon]

Damn Vince is a genius he knows how to play people like a fiddle. "Look i'll owe you one" that's one of the oldest trick in the book. Thats like heads i win tails you lose sorta level trick. Punk should've asked for his favor right when Vince said that or recorded it under voice or print so he can get as proof.

[@bitwtaco6581]

This is my 4th time listening to this I miss punks voice love you bro

[@TrueFan4EverBACK]

Punk is forever a legend. Doesn’t matter wether you love him or don’t, he got you talking and investing your time in him. He became bigger than wrestling IMO.

[@DeadmanInc336]

That's one of the carniest takes I ever heard.

[@TrueFan4EverBACK]

@@DeadmanInc336 Okay 👍🏼

[@rodanhibiki5980]

This and The Emancipation of Jon Moxley are two of the greatest wrestling podcasts ever.

[@pavma7]

Mostly because they are totally real

[@geektalkwithbrianfromearth1480]

Who's here after Punk's AEW debut? After listening to this episode, I fully understand why Punk left WWE.

[@Valaso-Osalav]

Here lol

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

True, but had Punk stayed, he'd still be the top guy in WWE to this day with countless "main events" at mania

[@Valaso-Osalav]

@@SmithCommaBenjamin uh no, vince and triple H would never have allowed him to do that, they were stifling him from being anything more than a mid card when he was high card.

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

@@Valaso-Osalav How can you say that? He was a multiple time world champion, main eventing PPVs and only wrestling other main eventers and legends... CM Punk is not Dolph Ziggler, lol... Fact is, Punk is mark. And, he really thought the "last match" at mania means something... Like does anyone remember who the last match at WM18 was, after Hogan and Rock stole the show? WM25 and WM26 after Taker and Michaels? He was the top guy in the company and didn't even realize it, because he finally woke up to the sacrifice it takes to get that high, and felt like he was the only one whoever had to sacrifice to get there

[@Valaso-Osalav]

@@SmithCommaBenjamin um no dude, your information and viewpoint no offense is obscured, Vince and triple H continuously fucked Cm punk over and his physical health was greatly afflicted by the treatment he was getting. you don't force your employee to sacrifice their physical and mental health for a job unless your doing architect work, engineering, or science, something important. Cm Punk was one of their top guys but triple h hated punk. YOu need to watch the podcast with punk and colt cabanna he tells you everything just about that wen ton. John cena never had to sacrifice as much as punk did to get where he was. John cena literally kissed vinces ass and that is the only reason he got anywhere. another thing you don't do to your employers is make them kiss your ass to get somewhere in your company, that is fucking greasy. YOu promote people based on merit, how much production they are able to bring to the company. Instead most employers promote people based on ass kissing favoritism and its stupid as fuck.

[@shivangsharma304]

THIS 2 hour PODCAST WAS BETTER THAN LAST 3 years raw combined

[@crazyryan016]

Only searched this video cause of his AEW return

[@MrTeamGuy]

not a very good comparison. One is enjoyable, other is painful :D

[@Green_Ranger05]

Last 5 years

[@watersandblue6001]

That's sad but true

[@AlterBridgeJericho]

IDK Drew was a decent champion

[@jacobbkomisarek3298]

Its 2021 and punk is on his way to AEW and he was right about everything!

[@the_elmeister]

I know that CM Punk is gonna have a lot of fun in the new promotion

[@fried_tacos1587]

@@the_elmeister I just wonder how him and Colt will be since their falling out

[@ealbertson318]

@@the_elmeister hes a massive hypocrite for going back

[@boooooooooo6496]

@@ealbertson318 stfu

[@EggzOverEZ]

I'll literally die of laughter if he doesnt show up lmao omg I hope he doesnt. AEW is more wrestling than wwe, sure. But that's like saying Burger King has real burgers and mcdonalds doesnt lmao

[@Housesedge]

“If Kane touches me I’m gunna fucking quit” Lmaooo

[@jeffklinker2263]

Trust me cm punk leaving wwe has changed the business and not in a good way wwe has ratings as low now as they did in 1995 Punk was something special and wwe will never be the same again and it’s been almost 5 years

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

Ratings mean nothing to the WWE these days. It may even help them in the long run by providing an impetus to focus on their streaming service - which they can then use to make a buck off the indies. Triple Haytch has plans that involve less TV and more streaming. Ratings are becoming little more than a way for people to shit on the WWE product - which they should because it's shite.

[@tough4129]

ratings mean nothing when they get millions possibly billions from the Saudi Arabian gov. that killed a us journalist lol great company

[@andrewjensen8128]

How are the ratings for shows ran on the WWE Network measured? I wonder if shows ran on the Network cannibalize ratings from the Raws ran on USA?

[@jjthecat9692]

Yeah Punk definitely had that overall "It" factor and has left a great big gaping hole in the roster that hasn't quite been replaced since he left imo.

[@Seddeq-h7x]

I was in my Nonna’s kitchen listening to this at 14. It Reshaped my outlook on life and what was being presented to me, it showed me I had to question more and stay diligent. Never to let anyone hold you down, not a company or a particular suit. Nobody. Never let one on mistreat your entirety & your well being.

[@josephcordaro7215]

And we have come full circle it’s crazy looking back on this podcast and how WWE has changed and now Punk is back in WWE. What a time to be alive pro wrestling is thriving in 2023

[@kingofeverything2159]

CM Punk was so misused. He could've been so much more. But he's a legend either way.

[@dominic444]

its crazy how badly they messed up his storylines, that were so easy to assemble that could make one a superstar. it comes off as if they did it on purpose.

[@thehat2243]

@@dominic444 I think they booked him the way they did because if his momentum carried to WrestleMania his match would've felt bigger than Rock vs Cena no matter where it was on the card. Also because they just didn't like his look which is really dumb

[@dylanjennings7376]

@@thehat2243 even with them doing that his match against undertaker felt just a big as rock and cena

[@thehat2243]

@@dylanjennings7376 I agree 100%

[@AJ-jd5je]

I wouldn’t say misused tbh. He was the longest reigning champ of modern history( Lesnar doesn’t count), and he got to speak his mind unlike any other superstar ever. He had a lot of freedom when it came to his promos and even had Vince ask him what he wanted to do next which I can assure is not something that is asked ever. Sure there were a lot of missed opportunities, and he got buried by partimers in the tailend of his career, but i wouldnt call it misused.

[@retrokoh]

It STILL makes me laugh how the episode was sponsored by WWEs own game.

[@rockboyblue]

the game that still had punk in it despite him leaving as well. too much irony

[@kennethvega7242]

"I'm dumb as fuck I'm sorry" I could actually picture Ryback saying that...

[@sph3re]

Have you listened to Ryback talk outside of the ring? He's a pretty articulate guy.

[@cazlonewolf5544]

@@sph3re talking properly means nothing lol you can still be a complete dumbass

[@cazlonewolf5544]

@Tcb bct again nah hes a dumbass

[@crews-lj3ph]

@@sph3re bullshit he's goofy still

[@blakemeads9225]

@@sph3re I’ve met many articulate people who are complete morons.

[@hinanaru1994]

The most frustrating thing about the whole debacle, is that when Punk FINALLY got his time off when he left after the Rumble, that he was resting and relaxing and cleaning his mind and body. He was ready to come back, he was ready to work. Because of him ‘walking out’ they didn’t bring him back, didn’t answer his calls, and of course firing him on his wedding. He legit was ready for the night after Mania. It would’ve been absolutely perfect.

[@AN-filmandmusic]

He wanted to return after Mania? Why was he fired then?

[@bigdaddyroy5382]

@@AN-filmandmusic cause he never came back he was suspended and on the return date he never came back. He was waiting for a phone call. Any place I ever worked anyone who was suspended just came back the day suspension ended no phone call received

[@zaymclemore]

Flash forward to today and CM Punk is on the WWE active roster again!!

[@JesusPerez-rb7ex]

Glad Punk found it within himself to comeback after taking over 5 years off. Been having an itch to comeback & give this a good old listen.

[@walterspencer7524]

Jon Moxley is my 2nd favorite interview behind this one. This one is my favorite

[@NickTheKing7]

I would've loved to be a fly on the wall during Punk's screaming match with Vince

[@billblaski9523]

I highly doubt Punk had a screaming match with Vince. From what wrestlers have said about Punk, he wasn't a confrontational person at all. He would complain and talk shit to himself and behind peoples back and when someone would confront him and ask him what's up, Punk would deny everything and say hes fine.

[@jayu9642]

@@billblaski9523 maybe out of respect. And maybe thats why imploded after keeping it in for so long

[@billblaski9523]

@Alex Corvis or called being a wuss but hey who knows right? Certainly not us

[@1anth]

@@billblaski9523 yeah you don’t know yet you just made that allegation like you have inside information 😂

[@LuigiTheItalian]

Vince McMahon saw CM Punk as a tool to put people over after he became popular. First was Kevin Nash, then Triple H, then Alberto Del Rio, then John Cena, then The Rock, then Undertaker and finally Brock Lesnar. After that he went to win a few matches against Ryback, Curtis Axel and The Shield to regain his momentum but it was too little too late when they decided to have him feud with the authority which included Kane and then Triple H at WM30. After 3 years, Vince would give CM Punk's win back against Triple H when nobody gave a fuck anymore.

[@harsimransingh2108]

First punk, now moxly. We're just getting started folks.

[@HellBrYnger]

with the start of AEW a whole bunch of wwe folk got up wrinklin their eyebrows atleast. luke harper is out the door as soon as he can, sasha seems like the same, karl anderson and luke gallows declined 6-figure contracts, bobby roode because look at how he's treated on the main roster,...

[@kashifreza1993]

add Revival and Sasha coming up soon

[@themusicalgoff]

I wonder who will be next.

[@fm1668]

HellBrYnger I heard Randy Orton declined his contract offer past 2020 maybe he’ll go because him and Rhodes are friends.

[@anoop8610]

You're comparing a loser like moxley to a goat like cm punk?! Are you fuckin crazy? Thats like comparing hardcore holly with stone cold!!

[@anthonycampos8057]

Its nice to see him give props to guys like Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio.

[@MentalLiberation]

I believe this was re-uploaded because, unless I'm mistaken, Colt and CM Punk were being sued for an amount that would have also tallied up every web hit of this specific podcast to the amount of damages being levied against them. No reason to keep adding to it. That said, I'm glad Punk and Cabana won. Also, I believe this episode was admissible as evidence, making it impossible to listen to it once it is entered into a court of law

[@Lalo_thr]

Ezenwa Anyanwu Correct

[@dr.demonyk7744]

I think by all of us listening to this for the past 7.5 years, it created a powerful energy that finally inspired CM Punk return to the squared circle.

[@Madferit91]

Bro I swear I've listened to these two podcasts at least ten times each. It's such a good fucking listen. And it gets better with time because it has aged like milk. Punk spoke fact after fact. Now I'm on another re-watch for obvious reasons.

[@dr.demonyk7744]

@@Madferit91 the best part is that I listen to them while falling asleep, so that keeps it new and fresh

[@RockinNRollinRussian]

What a goddamn cycle this has been. Returned around the time he did this podcast.

[@Chris-lq1bg]

CM Punk's impression of Triple H is perfect lol

[@kempcaleb1337]

500 day reign would have been so cool

[@tahataramfilm8322]

Kemp Caleb yepp

[@ramonortiz1991]

They saving that for roman reigns lol

[@brocklesnar83]

Y'all..roman reigns will do it from right now soon

[@deanbecenti9769]

@@ramonortiz1991 2021 Roman Reigns might actually do it

[@WithoutAnyChances]

@@deanbecenti9769Welp, over 1000 days.

[@devanvieira9174]

The voice of the voiceless. Too real

[@beeeen498]

13:07 "if you disagree with me on anything, please let me know". Where is this version of CM Punk?

[@ericwren2507]

Cm Punk, you made me love wrestling again. When you left I left too. People like you are good for the business and I would love to see you be a big part of another wrestling promotion

[@kennyomega9447]

The truth is, we all complain about how WWE treat some superstars unfairly and put over some others talent such Cena, Roman, etc. And this is what CM Punk did, in a real way, and thats why everybody want him to comeback. To once again, becoming the voice of voiceless.

[@slobberingjahn]

I listen to this every few months, just to get a refresher on the WWE story. Moxley's story is fairly similar but less angry. Eye opening stuff.

[@PeterEhik]

Jake Selway He didn’t get fired on his wedding day

[@bigdaddyroy5382]

@@PeterEhik wouldn't have gotten fired if he didn't feel entitled that he needed to be called to come back. Once a suspension is up at any job place u come back to work. You don't get a call

[@TripleR6000]

That’s interesting cm punk in a alternate universe would of fought undertaker at wrestlemania 29 streak vs title on he’s 500 day reign

[@DkHoward2]

& taker would've still won the belt😂

[@otaieb48]

When this came out as a kid, I thought to myself there's no possibility of CM Punk going back. Followed his story all along from writing comics, to UFC, to coming back for a wwe fox show, to movies, to AEW...now finally to WWE where it all started. Wow. You just had to be there all along to witness this man. I hope he doesn't disappoint nobody this time and I hope he redeems himself.

[@brandeno919]

Punk always keeps it 💯 he is real it’s why I could listen to all his interviews promos or shoots and not be bored.

[@PMdaddyStick]

Most definitely punk words make you feel you can tell no one tellin him what to say in his promos

[@KDB349]

Damn I feel bad for punk, I had no idea that WWE had such a toxic work environment. Growing up I loved the hell out of the wwe and I wanted to be a superstar myself and I wanted to meet everyone there but damn I don't know if I want to now lol. He literally sounds like he was put through hell. I can't imagine what's that's like.

[@buffalowick8003]

Are you too old to give it a shot now?

[@jrpoop83]

Daniel Barwatt tell your experience

[@mbusigumede2033]

Just wait until Vince retires

[@retrogaming4u865]

The four stooges & cold bastards that come to Mind, Nick Khan , Stephanie Kennedy McMahon, & Paul Levesque and John Laurenitus

[@KDB349]

@@buffalowick8003 what do you mean? Try out for the WWE? Lol. I mean, I'm not old, I'm 26 but i don't love WWE or wrestling in general nearly as much anymore. I don't even watch the 2 to 3 hour shows. I just watch clips on KZbin.

[@AshleySmith19912]

1:27:07 It’s still just so mind blowing that HHH’s ego is so big, and is so insecure that he was never as big a star as Austin, Rock, Hogan, Flair etc, that he felt he needed to come out of retirement just to beat Punk and go back into retirement immediately afterwards. It’s actually kind of sad when you think about it. Can you imagine if in 1997, when Austin was getting white hot, they had Bob Backlund come out of retirement and beat Austin at a PPV and then immediately go back into retirement afterwards? How stupid would that have been? There’s no mystery why so many people simply quit watching WWE, and oddly enough it was around 2002 and 2003 when their ratings started to plummet when HHH was on top.

[@thehat2243]

Thankfully we now have AEW. Did you happen to see All Out?

[@AshleySmith19912]

@@thehat2243 I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, it was absolutely brilliant, one of the best PPVS I’ve seen in years, with quite possibly the best ending to a PPV I’ve ever seen, right up there with Wrestlemania 31, Backlash 2000, and WCW Uncensored 1997

[@thehat2243]

@@AshleySmith19912 100% agree. Now maybe the WWE will try to step their game up lol

[@AshleySmith19912]

@@thehat2243 I certainly hope so! I’m not one of these “fans” that want AEW to fail or vice versa, I want both companies to put out a quality product and push each other to be better, because not only is that great for the business and the wrestlers, but the real winners are the fans

[@thehat2243]

@@AshleySmith19912 Exactly. Real fans just want quality wrestling

[@EdmanXERO]

And now this entire podcast is obsolete. lol

[@TheGreat-or3hp]

Can somebody please animate this whole episode of CM Punk with this interaction with Vince McMahon that would be the funniest thing ever made on KZbin

[@NEMtvOfficial]

really thinkin about doin it...

[@ajboss924]

@@NEMtvOfficial have u done it yet?

[@NEMtvOfficial]

@@ajboss924 naw it actually slipped my mind, been tied up..gonna see if i can soon

[@ajboss924]

@@NEMtvOfficial ok how long will that take tho?

[@thegreat1007]

Would be so funny that animation

[@mbryanf]

I will never have any doubts in my mind about anyone ever returning to WWE again after Punk did.

[@wheretohide]

Man, they were such good friends, it's sad to see a friendship fall apart later on. I hope that they bury the hatchet someday.

[@suprcrzy]

LOL

[@mohamadmahmoud6926]

It’ll never happen

[@RenzoSupreme]

Hatchet officially buried

[@whileimhere.6177]

CM "i don't want this to be a shoot interview" punk

[@Lalo_thr]

While imhere. I'm pretty sure he meant "shoot interview" in the sense of trashing someone like how Cornette trashed Russo for example. Here Punk is simply retelling the events that led to his WWE departure.

[@George_1098]

While imhere. 😂😂😂😂

[@youreokayboah2128]

Tha Highlight Reel He definitely trashed the wwe doctors

[@mbusigumede2033]

Low key Pipebomb

[@tnzm6838]

Wrestling history right here, and his story ain’t finished

[@Kramerica962]

Vince thinking UFC is barbaric to eventually being owned by the same company as them is hilarious.

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

1:24:47 “I will go somewhere else, and I will get more fucking over, because I know I can.” He wasn’t wrong.

[@bigbadbyrnes]

This pod hits different now. :(

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

⁠Even more so now, @@bigbadbyrnes. 🤷‍♂️

[@Goyanks28]

I’m here 10 years later after Survivor Series 2023 when CM Punk returned!

[@Tylnorton]

*9

[@capitalmurder593]

Still best shoot of all time

[@AngelitoLolito]

You made me love entertainment Punk!And that's something nobody can get away from me! Best of wishes and mostly a good health man! Awesome interview Colt Cabana!!!

[@youngnation23]

I watch this to help me fall asleep sometimes lol. Legendary podcast!

[@jackhughes7637]

Snap

[@eaglechopper]

Watched this so many times, haters saying itll never happen again but - HESS BACKKK

[@ironimpactdojo]

Thumbs up, just because it's Punk and Colt. Thanks, Colt, for all you do!

[@yungpaxquiao4094]

FUCK Colt he sueing punk now

[@guess6635]

@@yungpaxquiao4094 😂😂 u mad?

[@yungpaxquiao4094]

Mad about what punk and colt wad just friends now he sueing him

[@guess6635]

@@yungpaxquiao4094 in your words u said u pretty much seem to angry at Colt for Sue Punk why would u tell him to screw himself if u didn't?

[@HatchetReviews]

Brianxkakashi X ohh fuck Colt not Punk, I’m sorry when your “friend” tells you he’d cover all your legal expenses for the trial he had to go to for shit Phill said on HIS podcast, sorry but Phill is an ass. Anyone who knows him even says he’s an ass. How do you lie to your “best friend”

[@ajbahus]

RIP Punk and Colt’s friendship

@Last Gen Richtofen they got sued for this interview by wwe from cm punks view colt was supposed to help him (punk) back after the case and colt reneged on it because colt could not cover it but in colt cabana's view punk said he will cover the whole lawsuit but punk has reneged on it

[@berkanocal3220]

Míchele Cobré your telling it Fucking stupid mann

[@evolutiontail5697]

@ i see each person thinks it's the others responsibility

@@evolutiontail5697 truth but punk knew colt did not have money like that plus colt should have known that bringing punk on there would be controversial and possibly end up being a lawsuit but this shit is sad to see two men falling out over money when they mutually decided to help each other

@@berkanocal3220 shut fuck up reread you jackass both are pointing the responsibility on each other you dumb fuck