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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CM Punk Reacts To Claim He Hates Visiting Saudi Arabia
WWE Superstar CM Punk says he doesn't hate going to Saudi Arabia. CM Punk recently went live on Instagram and answered fan questions during a Q&A session. One fan asked him why he hates going to Saudi Arabia. Punk gave an interesting answer, claiming he doesn't hate the country. Advertisement 'I don't hate coming to Saudi, I've never been to Saudi,' CM Punk said. Why do people think CM Punk hates Saudi Arabia? CM Punk's remarks are notable due to his past remarks about WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia. Before his return to WWE in 2023, Punk claimed he would never perform at an event there, and infamously took a major shot at The Miz over the topic. During his return to WWE Backstage, Punk famously stated that he was there to 'change the culture.' Miz later took a dig at him and mocked the 'change the culture' line. This resulted in Punk telling Miz to 'go suck a blood money covered dick in Saudi Arabia you fucking dork.' Punk ultimately deleted the post, and Miz has said that Punk apologized for the response. Advertisement CM Punk has never performed at any of WWE's events in Saudi Arabia. He was injured at the time of WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024. However, he was written off television ahead of Crown Jewel to recover from the damage he took in Hell In A Cell against Drew McIntyre. That may change this year, however, as Punk was advertised for the upcoming WWE Night of Champions premium live event in Saudi Arabia on June 28. CM Punk returned to RAW for the first time since WrestleMania this week, and is now booked to compete in a major tag team match at Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24. Check out everything that went down on WWE RAW here. Read More: CM Punk Pays Tribute to the Late Sabu on WWE Raw The post CM Punk Reacts To Claim He Hates Visiting Saudi Arabia appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CM Punk responds to criticism over Saudi Arabia remarks ahead of major WWE event
Image via WWE WWE Superstar CM Punk has responded to the perception that he disapproves of wrestling in Saudi Arabia, clarifying during a recent Instagram Live session that he has never even visited the country. "I've never been to Saudi. I don't hate coming to Saudi," Punk said in response to a fan's question, aiming to shut down long-standing speculation around his reluctance to be part of WWE's events in the region. Backlash over deleted tweet rekindled The controversy stems from a now-deleted 2020 tweet in which Punk fired back at fellow wrestler The Miz, telling him to 'go suck a blood money covered d**k in Saudi Arabia.' The remark was made while Punk was a panelist on WWE Backstage, a FOX studio show, and drew heavy criticism for its harsh tone and implications. Though Punk later apologized privately to Miz, the sentiment lingered in the minds of fans - many of whom still associate Punk with a firm anti-Saudi stance. — sagesurge (@sagesurge) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Now, with Punk being advertised for WWE's upcoming Night of Champions event in Riyadh on June 28, speculation has reignited over whether he has softened his stance. His brief but pointed reply on Instagram suggests he is distancing himself from past statements and reframing his narrative in line with WWE's current global expansion strategy. Fans have taken to social media, with reactions ranging from support to accusations of hypocrisy. One user wrote, "What a hypocrite. That blood money speaking loud" while another called him out for backtracking on his earlier moral stand. Despite the criticism, others pointed out that several top stars - including John Cena and Kevin Owens, had similar reservations in the past but eventually chose to participate in Saudi shows. What's next for CM Punk in WWE? Punk's potential return to the Saudi stage marks another milestone in his current WWE run, which has been nothing short of eventful. He recently main-evented Night One of WrestleMania 41 in a Triple Threat match against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, fulfilling a long-standing personal goal. Currently, he is scheduled to team with Sami Zayn in a tag match at Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24, with rumors swirling about a possible heel turn from Zayn - potentially setting up a one-on-one clash between the two at Night of Champions. As WWE continues to push into international markets, Punk's evolving position signals a broader shift in the company's culture - and perhaps, in the values of its most outspoken performers. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
