Taking a Dig at CM Punk’s Backstage Brawls, WWE Legend Believes the Former World Champion Is Level With The Ultimate Warrior’s Toxicity – “ Go Shake the Ropes Buddy”

CM Punk’s controversial exit from AEW has created more news than his return to the ring a few months ago. After a scarred run in AEW, news started to spread about a potential return to WWE, however, those claims have been put aside by many due to Punk’s heated past with WWE.

Punk’s act has divided the pro wrestling world with many siding with ‘The Second City Saint’ while others criticizing him. Jumping to the criticism ship of CM Punk is WWE Hall of Famer who bashed and compared Punk’s ego with that of The Ultimate Warrior.

CM Punk’s backstage drama is next to The Ultimate Warrior

Kevin Nash’s comments came in episode #61 titled ‘Nash Fires Punk’ of his podcast ‘Kliq This.’ Nash compared Punk’s attitude his growing negative perception to that of WWE legend The Ultimate Warrior.

Nash said, “He’s already put himself on the mantle right next to The Ultimate Warrior. Go shake the ropes buddy, you punched Luke Perry’s son, sucker punching his son.’ Kevin Nash’s comment indicates the brawl between CM Punk and Jungle Boy Jack Perry, son of American Actor Luke Perry. Nash believes that with all the backstage drama Punk has been involved in AEW in a year has placed himself next to The Ultimate Warrior when it comes being difficult to work with.

Late WWE Superstar Ultimate Warrior was notorious for using his on-stage popularity to use for his backstage politics. Jake the Snake Roberts mentioned his incident from the ’90s in his podcast. WWE’s The Self-Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior DVD, portrayed the star in a negative light and as someone who was difficult to work with.

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In a promotion that consisted of superstars like Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan, who were infamous for backstage problems, Nash cited Warrior’s name for comparison. It speaks volumes about Warrior’s history of backstage drama which has been mentioned by other notable names as well.

Punk’s recent altercation with Perry at All In was his second such brawl in AEW after last year’s infamous brawl out with The Elite following AEW All Out media scrum.

Kevin Nash isn’t the only one to bash CM Punk

Kevin Nash isn’t the only one to bash Punk’s issues with Tony Khan’s promotion. A few days back former WWE Superstar Ryback gave seven reasons why WWE won’t sign Punk after his firing from AEW.

As per Ryback, Punk isn’t as big a draw now as he once was (during the Summer of Punk in 2013). Moreover, these recent incidents in quick succession in AEW may put off WWE when it comes to doing business with Punk.

What do you think of Nash’s comparison of Punk’s backstage drama? Let us know. 

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