After departing from the WWE following the 214 Royal Rumble, former WWE Champion CM Punk decided to sign a multi-fight deal with the UFC and begin training in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). Despite dedicating two years of his life to prepare for his UFC debut, Punk dropped first round submission loss to young 170-pound prospect Mickey Gall at UFC 203 last year.
The 38-year-old, who trains with one of the best gyms in the MMA community in Roufusport, claims he wants to fight again, however, UFC President Dana White has been on record of saying that it’s unlikely it will happen. Punk recently appeared on ESPN Radio in Chicago to talk about his UFC future, as well as his past with WWE. When asked if he missed performing in the world of professional wrestling, Punk simply responded “Not at all.”
He also revealed that the WWE has gone after him via lawyers and people by proxy due to their anger that he “called them on their BS.” WWE senior ringside physician Dr. Chris Amann is suing Punk for defamation due to what he said on Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling podcast back in 2014.
Punk also said he hasn’t spoken to UFC President Dana White for several months but feels he’ll know where he stands with the promotion in a month or two.