CM Punk has opened up about the professional nature of the wrestling business, stating that personal feelings do not need to get in the way of performing in the ring. Since his return to WWE in 2023, Punk has been involved in several intense rivalries, most notably with Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, that have frequently blurred the lines between storyline and real-life animosity by referencing his controversial 2014 departure from the company.

During a recent appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, Punk was asked about navigating the locker room and working with people he might not personally like. Punk explained that the magic of the business is that personal relationships are secondary to professionalism and trust inside the ring.

“I’m not going out to dinner with anybody. That’s

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