10 interesting backstage stories you probably didn’t know about CM Punk – Near-death experiences in WWE, offended The Undertaker

#8 How CM Punk got over with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and his real-life relationship with Triple H

Vince McMahon and Triple H had troubles with CM Punk

Long before CM Punk’s relationship with Vince McMahon turned bitter, they were on perfect terms. It is a well-known fact that he drew a lot of heat backstage in WWE. Punk vehemently promoted his straight-edge lifestyle and openly criticized superstars who disagreed – something that he does to this day. Bruce Prichard once revealed that all the heat towards Punk set him apart from the rest of the roster.

He further stated that Vince McMahon too noticed CM Punk’s straight-edge lifestyle and liked a video in which Prichard had interviewed the budding star. While CM Punk had a good relationship with McMahon at one point, it was never the case when it came to him and Triple H. Both of them had a mutual dislike for each other for the entirely of Punk’s time in WWE.

Backstage reports from over the years claim that Triple H never thought CM Punk had that “it” factor. The latter disagreed with the management’s booking decisions while The Game insisted that they were right. Punk chose to walk away from WWE instead of facing Triple H at WrestleMania XXX.

#7 WWE fired CM Punk on his wedding day

CM Punk and AJ Lee tied the knot in 2014

CM Punk’s relationship with WWE went from bad to baffling towards its end, but this incident was the final nail in the coffin. After he decided to walk out, Vince McMahon handed him a two-month suspension via a text. Later, Triple H reached out to Punk, and the two agreed to have a discussion after the latter returned from his honeymoon. However, that never happened.

Instead, CM Punk and AJ Lee received a FedEx in the mail that carried his termination papers. He was informed that his contract has ended, and he has to forfeit all royalty rights. Punk later described the incident as “Very calculated, very deliberate.” Later, he got a lawyer and settled with WWE on mutual terms.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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