CM Punk News Roundup: WWE Legend's son breaks CM Punk's 4-month long record, WCW legend says Brock Lesnar is better

CM Punk has been having a drawn out feud with AEW's Salt of the Eath, MJF. While Punk recently came to the aid of Darby Allin and Sting, he challenged MJF and FTR. Punk, Allin, and Sting will face MJF and FTR this Friday at Rampage in a 6-man-tag.

Punk has also been the topic of discussion for both Jim Cornette and WWE veteran Disco Inferno. Both commentators are either praising or critiquing the veteran wrestler's booking in AEW. CM Punk has also commentated on the debut of a WWE veteran's son in AEW, who just so happened to sell more t-shirts than he did.

5. "It's not even close"- Disco Inferno claims WWE's Brock Lesnar is a far bigger star CM Punk

Disco Inferno, a WCW veteran, is part of fellow veteran wrestler Konnor's podcast, Keeping It 100. Recently CM Punk became a topic of discussion and Inferno drew a comparison between Punk and Brock Lesnar.

Both Punk and Lesnar have tried their hands at MMA in the past. While Lesnar did considerably better in MMA than Punk, and could be called the bigger star. While Lesnar has had more success and more title reigns, CM Punk is a champion of the people.

Disco Inferno named Lesnar the 'undisputed biggest star' between the two. According to him, Brock Lesnar has always been able to draw consistent ratings for any promotion he's been a part of.

"Brock. He's a bigger star in the UFC and a bigger star in wrestling than him [CM Punk]. That's not even a question that should be asked. Brock was one of the biggest draws for the UFC. Brock is a far bigger draw than CM Punk. It's not even close," Disco Inferno said on the Podcast.

4. "They gotta be ashamed of themselves" - Jim Cornette lashes out at WWE's "boring" promos; compares it to CM Punk promo in AEW

Jim Cornette, famed wrestling commentator, gave his opinion on WWE's scripted promos and compared them to CM Punk's promos in AEW. Cornette seems to favor CM Punk in AEW. On his recent podcast, The Jim Cornette Experience, Cornette voiced his approval for CM Punk's promo work in AEW. He also compared it to WWE's "contrived" and "choreographed" promo segments.

"There hasn't been any segment that WWE has produced this year that's been as good as the Punk segment and the few others we have praised to the heavens because it looks like it belongs on a wrestling show and somebody didn't script it. That's what they need, that's why the WWE is boring and losing all their viewers ... They gotta be ashamed of themselves," - Jim Cornette on The Jim Cornette Experience

3. CM Punk reacted to Hook's AEW in-ring Debut

CM Punk recently took to Twitter to take a jab at Team Taz member Hook, finally debuting in AEW. Punk humoursly used the #SendHook hashtag, a callback to when Chris Jericho shouted the phrase during a AEW Rampage segment. Punk also used the term in person during his short feud with "Powerhouse" Will Hobbs.

Regardless of the humorous jab, CM Punk seems to be as impressed with Hook's debut as fans were. Hook was a member of Team Taz before officially debuting during last week's AEW Rampage.

Hopefully there's a Hook vs CM Punk match somewhere down the road.

2. Disco Inferno points out major mistake AEW is making with CM Punk

Comparing CM Punk to Brock Lesnar is not the only thing Disco Inferno has had to say about Punk recently. Disco Inferno recently criticized AEW's booking of CM Punk. According to Inferno, Punk's return to Pro Wrestling after 7 years has been met with underwhelming praise. His initial return seemed promising, but Punk has consistently been put up against younger talent.

On the other side of the coin, Bryan Danielson has had better booking, even receiving an AEW title shot. Disco Inferno strongly believes that CM Punk needs to face more legitimate opponents. He's also criticized Punk for facing young wrestlers like Lee Moriarty.

"This is the biggest mistake they've made. If you actually think that promoting CM Punk vs. Lee Moriarty is going to get people interested in watching that segment, as I will just completely disagree with you. And I think the numbers show nobody gives a f**k about watching CM Punk fighting Lee Moriarty. When he does fight more credible opponents, you'll see more people watching because we involved in better stuff. So that's what I think so," - Disco Inferno on CM Punk's booking.

1. Hook breaks CM Punk's 4-month long t-shirt sale record

While second-generation wrestler Hook made his debut on Rampage last week, something else happened behind the scenes. Since his return to professional wrestling, CM Punk has been the top t-shirt seller on Pro Wrestling Tees every week. Since Taz finally decided to send Hook, Punk's t-shirt sales streak has been broken.

Hook made a strong in-ring debut, and impressed many fans and wrestlers alike. The young wrestler could be on his way to break more than just CM Punk's t-shirt sales.