WWE Chairman Vince McMahon does not always see eye-to-eye with his top stars. CM Punk was no exception. Their personal relationship became so contentious that it became material for on-air storylines. It ultimately led to his departure from the company.
Punk is doing the media rounds this week to promote Sunday’s All Out pay-per-view, where he’ll debut against Darby Allin. During an appearance on Chicago’s 670 The Score on Tuesday, the Best in the World recalled his first big disagreement with his former boss.
“I was always going tell him the truth. I was always going to be honest.”
– CM Punk
CM Punk says the heated conversation took place at the end of 2006. The topic at hand was the creative plans for the infamous ECW December to Dismember event. He says this was the first time he was honest and truthful with Vince McMahon and feels it laid the groundwork for their relationship.
You can hear Punk recall the conversation in the player below:
CM Punk: Wrestling is Art
Punk covered a lot of topics during his appearance on 670 The Score, ranging from the origin story of the Cult of Personality to what brought him back to wrestling.
In the lead-up to his pro wrestling return, CM Punk stated several times that it would take more than a big paycheck to lure him back. For him, it was more about working with young talent and being part of compelling storylines.
To Punk, pro wrestling is an art form. He considers himself an artist and questions anyone who attempts to interpret his art.
“I’m not so much worried about what other people think of my art. It’s just my art & i’m here to use it as an expression of myself.”
– CM Punk
Listen to CM Punk’s comments about “wrestling is art” –