CM Punk Reveals His All-Time Best Matches | No-Contest Wrestling Podcast

[@tonware]

You can tell Punk really admires Rey Mysterio. He constantly brings him up in interviews when asked who his favorite opponents were.

[@Buskeeeeeeee]

Rey just seems like the nicest guy, and he was one of the first guys to give Punk a chance.

[@joseantoniogarcia1677]

Rey vs Punk at Capitol Punishment 2011 An underrated match 🔥🔥🔥

[@bseison]

In my opinion, Punk's HOF matches are: Punk vs Cena - MITB Chicago Punk vs MJF - Dog Collar Match Punk vs Taker - Wrestlemania Punk vs Lesnar - SummerSlam Punk vs Joe - all 4 matches Punk vs Aries - Death Before Dishonor 3

[@noneedtoknow-yv2tu]

Switch out Aries for raven and I'd agree with you

[@barracklesnar]

add Punk vs Drew - Bad Blood to that list lol

[@MagicEd79]

Punk vs. McIntyre in HIAC would crack this list.

[@oWo4L]

100%. That was a top 4-5 HIAC match ever. Impressive performance by both guys.

[@seanomatopoeia]

That HIAC was absolutely incredible and I never want to watch it again.

[@kjd-s5b]

I would definitely put it as a close second to John Cena at Money in the Bank.

[@itsdoomedjack9774]

​@oWo4L Nah. It was good, but Taker vs Shawn, Taker vs Mankind, Taker vs Brock, Triple H vs Shawn Michaels, John Cena vs Randy Orton, Edge vs Undertaker, Armageddon Hell in a Cell. All of these were better

[@trayydayy15]

@@itsdoomedjack9774it was better than Randy vs cena

[@andrewbristow2817]

If you didn’t see the Cena vs Punk match, please go and see it. Hands down one helluva match!!!!!

[@kingdjb996]

I remember that match like it yesterday time flies fr

[@phillmor1405]

Also go and watch Cena vs Punk night of champions 2012 !!!!. So strong match and the finish was unpredictable ... It deserves credit !.

[@ianpringle630]

What ep of Raw is it on if looking on the Network?

[@codysnyder90]

​@@ianpringle630 February 25th, 2013

[@tx_straight_edge4245]

I was there live and it was amazing. When he hit that piledriver on Cena there was an audible moment of shock from the crowd. The only thing is that everyone always says it was Houston but it was actually in Dallas.

[@rumham3070]

Definitely can't name only 3, but matches that would represent Punk's WWE career would be: 1. CM Punk vs John Morrison- ECW 2007 2. Money in the Bank Ladder Match- Wrestlemania 25 3. Cm Punk vs Jeff Hardy TLC Match- Summerslam 2009 4. CM Punk vs Rey Mysterio- Over the Limit 2010 5. CM Punk vs John Cena- Money in the Bank 2011 6. CM Punk vs Daniel Bryan- Over the Limit 2012 7. CM Punk vs Chris Jericho- Wrestlemania 28 8. CM Punk vs The Rock- Royal Rumble 2013 9. CM Punk vs Undertaker- Wrestlemania 29 10. CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar- Summerslam 2013 11. CM Punk vs Drew Mcintyre Hell in a Cell Match- Bad Blood 2024. Matches outside of WWE would include: 1. CM Punk vs Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio- IWA Mid South 2002. 2. CM Punk vs Chris Hero 2 out of 3 falls- IWA Mid South 2002 3. CM Punk vs Samoa Joe 2- ROH 2004 3. CM Punk vs Austin Aries- ROH Death Before Dishonor III 4. CM Punk vs MJF Dog Collar Match- AEW Revolution 2022.

[@alexmonro1711]

Strong list

[@BlackBearNE]

Excellent list, bro. Great recs for anyone looking to go back and watch Punk work 👏

[@dajerx]

Great list. I like CM Punk/Samoa Joe 2 in the number 2 slot, but that's hair splitting. This would make a great comp dvd or tape (im old)

[@jfkisgr8]

100% agreed on Cena vs Punk on RAW.

[@meadaiv8835]

i love that, that his favorite because i remember watching it at the time thinking this is a perfect match and its on a random raw no one is gonna remember it haha.

[@zaynrivers7433]

@@meadaiv8835 same. I was expecting him to say the MITB 2011 match but honestly from an in ring perspective, the match on Raw in 2013 was better.

[@effayeyeayzed]

That Dog collar match with MJF was so class.

[@darylcastillo1439]

His three choices were from 2013, where he was not feeling it in the WWE, and he lost those matches. Interesting choices.

[@AN-filmandmusic]

He was extra good that year because of that. He himself said it. I also think he’s proud of how good his matches were despite the bad year.

[@lexkanyima2195]

But he was working grumpy

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@AN-filmandmusic In 2013 he's so determined to be champion again after he lost undeserving to The Rock.

[@watersandblue6001]

punk vs lesnar was amazing

[@wade_says]

CM Punk vs Jeff Hardy deserves to be in the Top 5 I think.

[@ThailandDantotherescue]

His latest hell in a cell was utterly amazing... They put on a clinic.

[@dvon1097]

He and Cena legit had 3 classics. Like 3 damn near perfect matches. MITB 2011, NOC 2012, and Raw 2013.

[@ar82]

Cm punk as john cenas last opponent in wrestlemania would be a perfect story

[@DodongosCavern]

That first match was actually in Dallas not Houston. I was there live in the cheap cheap bleachers, like 4 rows from the top and the atmosphere was still palpable. Best match I've seen live to this date.

[@kayakayayumyum1105]

punk vs brock is brock’s best match

[@ChadBenjamin]

Close, but I would put the Iron Man match against Kurt Angle above it.

[@brianbradley8631]

Brock Lesnar vs Undertaker in Hell in the Cell!

[@ec906]

Which cell match?

[@adelbechtoula]

When I look back at every punk feud the conclusions are always satisfying however cena vs punk is the feud that I don't think I will get tired of watching but if they decide to do one final match next year I think it either should be at wrestlemania or cena's final match

[@Matt_Comeau]

The summerslam match with Brock , is one of the best matches in Brock’s career to.

[@KingLeonidas_300]

Wow he chose very well. I absolutely agree with his list

[@MillenialFriday]

He indeed did good.

[@zhougongjin2704]

He is better than Steve Austin was

[@Thebeast_theconqueror]

My all time favorite match was PUNK vs. Cena at Money in the bank 2011

[@felippemazzali]

My top 5 matches from Cm Punk: Cm Punk x Cena - MITB 2011 Cm Punk x Brock Lesnar - SummerSlam 2013 Cm Punk x Drew MacIntyre - Bad Blood 2024 Cm Punk x Cena - Raw 2012 Cm Punk x Undertaker - WrestleMania

[@zaynrivers7433]

Do you mean the match they had on Raw 1000 or the match to determine who faced The Rock at Mania? That was 2013. Not trying to be a dick, just clarifying cuz they had Raw matches in both years.

[@fascalify]

Okay for me all those that he say i saw to his match to WWE and there is also Him vs triple h in night of champions 2011, him vs randy orton in monday night raw 2013, him vs daniel bryan in 2012, him vs jeff hardy in 2009, him vs john morrison in 2007 !!!

[@krimsonkingmusic]

1.PUNK VS CENA 2.PUNK VS MJF(DOG COLLAR MATCH) 3.PUNK VS JOE HONORABLE MENTIONS ------------- LESNAR DREW MCYINTRE UNDERTAKER

[@cyrilfoday]

Cm Punk vs Lesnar at Summerslam is insanely good. Two of the best story tellers

[@HessaBlessa]

Shawn hit cena with a piledriver on steel steps in 2007 If I’m not mistaken! That’s the only time I can remember someone hitting it before punk vs cena. Love the interview!

[@leodlf1743]

Wrestlemania 23

[@HessaBlessa]

@@leodlf1743 yes sir

[@THE1ANDONLYCUBIX]

Punk and Mysterio had a lot of great matches

[@txleroyxt3143]

CM Punk vs Drew at Bad Blood has to be on the list now

[@geneparmesan8108]

I've said for years that Raw match was the best match I ever watched live. So glad he said it first.

[@liamhemstock2286]

I adored Punk vs Kingston from Full Gear 2021. Just a brutal fight that felt real and didn’t cost stay its welcome

[@jamalwest7658]

All bullshit aside, the dog collar match against MJF is easily in his top 10 career best

[@67flyers]

CM Punk might be the only guy in the "MT. Rushmore"/ GOAT conversations who would list 3 matches that he lost as his own top 3/favorite matches. He truly puts the story and the company ahead of personal goals such as winning titles. As much as I really want to see one more championship reign from Punk, I'm not sure that matters to him in the least so I've accepted that I may never get that wish.

[@FAMIB]

Is he really in those conversations?

[@trashcandy.]

@@FAMIB he is very much not.

[@WranghisKhan]

As a Punk Mark from Chicago, Not hearing MITB 2011 on this list is heartbreaking 🥲😂

[@alexmonro1711]

People remember the Raw Cena match and MITB but their Night Of Champions match is great too

[@pluto2252]

That match with brock was legendary it was fun seeing how can a small guy take on a beast like lesnar ( punk is not small but i mean compared to lesnar)

[@danielzayt6678]

all the samoa joe matches for me

[@SweetChilliPhil92]

This genuinely surprises me … I’ve got an insane hot take counter argument … To everyone who says “Jericho” is a momentum vampire … etc Real talk if those talents were THAT good they’d find a way to GET OVER … CM PUNKs 3 fave matches are all matches he lost (Cena : the pile driver one, TAKER at mania, and also losing to Brock)… I’m shocked by 2/3 of those; I knew he loved the cena match but I assumed he hated working with Brock and Taker. Turns out the guy is humble enough to put them over and love the business

[@George-tp3hd]

"i did some stuff" :) haha so cute

[@jcosstv]

Him not mentioning Punk V MJF - dog collar match is wild af.

[@nlrproductions8106]

A favorite match of Punks for me would be Cena vs. Punk Money In The Bank Punk vs. MJF Dog Collar Match

[@garretterickson7319]

Punk's matches with Randy Orton when Punk was the leader of Nexus were legendary. That whole buildup to the final match in that storyline was epic. Randy had to beat so many people just to get to Punk, and then they did not disappoint.

[@Toast960]

I can't disagree with any of his choices, but I'm surprised he didn't pick any of the matches with Raven in Ring of Honor.

[@kanklebreaker]

I think he is only going to talk about WWE matches as a currently contracted wrestler. Not saying he is forbidden from talking about it but unless he is specifically ask a question about ROH or AEW the I think it would be weird to point to matches that are owned by the competition.

[@radicalstanza3614]

These are only WWE matches. But his Raven matches almost certainly wouldn't make a top 3 anyway lol

[@ATX-ps5ss]

I genuinely thought he would put his dog collar match with MJF in there. Probably the best angle in AEW history so far.

[@christopheraaron8299]

CM Punk Vs. John Cena at Money in the Bank 2011 would be my choice. Punk leaving with the WWE Championship was one of the best moments in WWE history.

[@Titanscw]

Cena vs punk was in Dallas

[@JLF006]

Literally all his best WRESTLING matches were in Ring of Honour

[@mitchymitchytv]

My personal opinion Joe punk 2 MJF Arthur Ashe Lesnar summerslam

[@gagemartin7207]

His best work was in roh

[@BuiltbyFellony]

not the dog collar match?

[@DisasterArtist1997]

MitB is Cenas and Punks best Match ever

[@theaewguy133]

Shakes hands like a mason

[@MobPlot]

Pity Cena can’t throw a working punch and it makes every match look untidy

[@jimmycare9010]

Not that it matter but it’s 3 losses.

[@sunilsikarwar-qi8oj]

cm punk

[@EliaRoppolo]

Perez Ruth Thompson Elizabeth Wilson Paul

[@DTey22]

CM Punk Vs Alberto Del Rio at Survivor Series 2011 is underrated. When Punk beat Del Rio with an anaconda vice and then instantly jumps into the crowd... TWICE! Peak Babyface CM Punk

[@jonathanyeong324]

Punk's most memorable feud for me was against Cena. He was on form as the Nexus leader.

[@ingobernoble2678]

That Punk Cena match might be the best Raw match of all time. So underrated just because it wasnt on PPV

[@soundtube11]

Notice he mentioned matches he lost. What a professional.

[@PiCheZvara]

Can Punk talk any slower?

[@christhornycroft3686]

Despite AEW being a cesspool, you’d have to think that his match with MJF would have to crack the list. Those 2 were the only good things about that company.

[@ChristopherTheKing]

YOU CANT WRESTLE!!!!

[@justinmcclung6030]

Dude is such a narcissist. I'm still waiting for his next meltdown that'll get himself fired again. Hopefully for not getting his feelings hurt and attacking somebody again.

[@noneedtoknow-yv2tu]

The copium of an aew Stan. I'm sorry the only people softer than you are the wrestlers you like.

[@slickrick2935]

Lol tony Khan send you 😂

[@snake_sliding_sober]

why are you wishing someone gets fired lmao

[@BestInTheWorld13x]

I swear his haters are so funny and cringe. Its comments like this why I don't take y'all seriously

[@snake_sliding_sober]

@@BestInTheWorld13x it's terrible lmao, you'd think punk spit in their cheerios