Punk says he wanted more reps while helping younger talent
Summary
– CM Punk says he wrestled the NXT live event partly to stay sharp
– Punk teamed with Tavion Heights and Myles Borne in the main event
– The WWE Champion praised NXT’s talent and promised he will return
CM Punk has explained why he stepped into the ring at an NXT live event, revealing that his appearance was motivated by both staying ready and giving something back to wrestling’s next generation.
Speaking during a WWE vlog documenting the event, Punk admitted there was a selfish reason behind his decision to wrestle. Despite being the Undisputed WWE Champion and regularly appearing on television, Punk said he does not believe he wrestles often enough and that he improves with more repetitions in the ring. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Punk also stressed that helping younger wrestlers was an important part of the experience. He spoke about respecting the wrestling business and following the example of performers who came before him, hoping younger talent could watch, learn, and eventually pass that knowledge along themselves.
The vlog showed Punk interacting with several NXT wrestlers backstage before preparing for the match. He discussed warming up extensively before competing, joking that he tries to have his first match before the actual match by putting his body through a thorough preparation routine.
Punk eventually teamed with NXT Tag Team Champion Tavion Heights and NXT North American Champion Myles Borne. The trio won their match, with Punk receiving a loud reaction from the crowd throughout his appearance.
Afterward, Punk praised the entire NXT live event roster and said the future of WWE appears to be in good hands. He complimented the effort throughout the card and rated the show very highly, making it clear that he enjoyed being part of the event.
Punk also ended the vlog with a promise that his NXT live event appearance would not necessarily be a one-time experience. After spending the night wrestling alongside the next generation, he declared that he would be back.
