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AEW's CM Punk has expressed his opinion of YouTubers turned boxers Logan and Jake Paul. The Paul brothers have recently turned their hands to the boxing ring and CM Punk doesn't see anything wrong with it.
In an interview with SportsNation on ESPN, when asked about the Pauls' venture into the world of combat sports, CM Punk had some kind words for the newcomers.
"I think everything's entertainment. I think some people conflate being a fighter with being an entertainer, but when it makes dollars it makes sense and what the Paul brothers are doing I think is, for a lack of a better term, old school pro wrestling right. I mean you could say they’re crossing over but there’s so many similarities between the two businesses. They command attention, people want to see them get knocked out they know this but they’re putting themselves out there, they’re putting themselves on the line. I’ll never criticise in a negative way or fashion anybody who makes the walk anybody who trains their ass off because I did it and I know what it takes and you put yourself out there, you put yourself on the line."
CM Punk also commented on the crossover ability of combat sports stars.
Punk compared the money-making antics of the Paul brothers to that of when combat stars like Floyd Mayweather and Ronda Rousey crossed over to pro wrestling.
"A lot of the time, a lot of the sacrifice goes unnoticed but it is what it is. When Mayweather crossed over and did a match at Wrestlemania, I'm sure we will eventually see McGregor come over. Rousey was excellent when she came over. I just think the bottom line is making money and you know if you're making money, you’re technically not doing anything wrong."
Like them or hate them, the Paul brothers are doing everything right at the moment, and they have the respect of Punk to add to their accomplishments.
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