10 interesting backstage stories you probably didn’t know about CM Punk – Near-death experiences in WWE, offended The Undertaker

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Aug 22, 2021 04:53 GMT

CM Punk has had his fair share of controversies

#4 CM Punk’s support for Darren Young after he came out

Darren Young shared a wholesome story about CM Punk

Former WWE Superstar Darren Young shared an intimate backstage story involving CM Punk. Young was the first person to come out as gay while still being signed with WWE. He revealed how Punk approached him backstage and showed his support. Punk also told him to let him know if he faces any trouble in the locker room. Here’s what Darren Young had to say:

“One thing about Punk is – if I could talk about him just for a second – when he had his match with Brock Lesnar in 2013, that was a couple days before I made my announcement to TMZ. After his brutal match with Brock Lesnar, he was all iced up and I hadn’t seen him since I made my announcement.”

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“So he came up to me in catering and he told me to stand up in front of people. I stood up, he gave me a hug, and he said ‘I’m proud of you. If you ever have your problems with anyone in the locker room, you let me know and I got your back.’”

Young also revealed that Randy Orton and Big Show showed him a lot of support after his announcement. He thanked Punk, Show, and Orton for their kind words and gestures backstage.

#3 CM Punk constantly called out The Miz

CM Punk was not a fan of The Miz headlining WrestleMania

CM Punk often targeted The Miz backstage in WWE and called him out more than once. Punk believed that The A-Lister did not deserve to be in the main event of WrestleMania and was vocal in his criticism. He also took a shot at The Miz before WWE’s show in Saudi Arabia in a now-deleted Tweet that said:

“Go suck a blood money covered d**k in Saudi Arabia you f***ing dork," tweeted CM Punk.

The Miz, who has a reputation for taking brutal shots at superstars on-screen, also directed verbal blows at The Straight Edge superstar. However, he refused to make any personal comments about CM Punk.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das