Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis recently spoke to Joe Cronin about CM Punk’s decision to leave WWE and fight for UFC. She said:
“Did I think he would leave WWE that way? I had a hunch. He’s a very strong person. When you beat someone up that long without some humanity, it takes a toll. I did that schedule but not like he did. Your body gets beat up. People who want to criticize him, try it for one weekend.”
She also talked about Punk’s idea of wrestlers landing their own endorsement deals, which led Cronin to ask Maria if there’s a double standard in the company, since Brock Lesnar is allowed to promote his own sponsors on his ring gear. She responded:
“Some people’s voices get heard more than others, just like any business. A lot of it has to do with timing. Right place, right time and it’s yours. I think it happens a lot, just like anywhere else.”
