10 Biggest questions CM Punk answered on Renée Paquette's podcast: Bold claim about current WWE Superstars; fights with AJ Lee

#4 AJ Lee's reaction when CM Punk decided to try his hand in MMA

Renee Paquette asked CM Punk about AJ Lee's reaction when she learned that Punk wanted to fight in MMA. Here's what Punk had to say in response.

I don't know if I remember a specific reaction but I'm positive it wasn't elation. It was kind of a reaction a mother would give to her son. Worry, but also, she backs me 100%.

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#3 How did CM Punk and AJ Lee's relationship change outside of WWE?

CM Punk left WWE in 2014, while AJ Lee parted ways with the promotion a year later. Ever since Lee left WWE, both former Superstars haven't stepped foot in a ring again. Punk opened up on their relationship following their WWE stints.

I don't know if anything changed. It was just hard. Being sued by this company. There were a lot of fights and arguments that were a manifestation of me being angry.

It was hard on her 'cause she was still working there, and also her neck got messed up, there was a lot going on. But obviously it made us stronger.

Unlike Punk, who came back for the role of a special contributor at WWE Backstage, AJ Lee has yet to return to pro wrestling in any capacity. Lee is a comicbook writer as well and wrote the GLOW vs. The Babyface comicbook series.

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He has interviewed prominent pro wrestling personalities like Noam Dar, Angry Miz Girl, Brendan Cobbina, and Jesse Lambert. Abhilash is a big fan of AEW star Orange Cassidy, as he believes the former International Champion’s on-screen gimmick of an extremely lazy guy resonates with him.

Given the opportunity to script WWE’s next big storyline, Abhilash would treat fans to the second installment of The Bloodline Civil War. He would book Roman Reigns to re-form The Bloodline with The Usos and Sami Zayn upon his comeback. The angle would see The Tribal Chief-led group go head-to-head with The Rock, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu in a blockbuster family feud.

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