The Voice of the Voiceless confirms he has plenty of gas left in the tank
Summary
– CM Punk dismissed speculation about his own retirement during the post-show press conference
– The World Heavyweight Champion praised John Cena for leaving the business with class and dignity
– Punk reflected on his rivalry with Cena and called the experience of his final run a lot of fun
CM Punk addressed questions regarding his future immediately following the conclusion of John Cena’s legendary career. The Second City Saint appeared on the post-show panel after witnessing Gunther defeat the franchise player in the main event of Saturday Night’s Main Event. Big E pressed the champion on whether he was considering a similar exit strategy, given his previous comments about being closer to the end than the beginning.
The World Heavyweight Champion wasted no time in clarifying his current mindset. He explained that acknowledging his age does not mean he is ready to hang up the boots. Punk emphasized that while there is more road behind him than ahead, he is the champion for a reason and plans to remain a fixture of the product for the foreseeable future.
Punk also took a moment to pay homage to his greatest rival. He commended Cena for handling his departure with rare grace and noted how special it was to see him ride off into the sunset. The two men shared the ring at Night of Champions earlier this year, where Cena successfully retained his title.
The controversial star admitted that being part of Cena’s farewell tour was a highlight of his recent run. He joked about the narrative of Cena “selling his soul” before redeeming himself in the eyes of the fans as a Jedi. Punk made it clear that despite their differences in the past, he holds a deep respect for the standard Cena set for the locker room.
