On a recent edition of his “Kliq This” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash discussed CM Punk’s first promo on Monday Night RAW following his return at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.
Punk’s closing line before RAW went off the air was, “I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to make money.”
Nash recalled how The Kliq would say it in promos during their careers, but the one who originally came up with it was late WWE Hall of Famer Chief Jay Strongbow.
Nash on where CM Punk got the closing line of his return promo: “All of a sudden people take saying that when — we all did it, like ‘I’m not here to make friends, I’m here to make money.’ The Kliq said that, but you have to at some point give the author credit. That was Chief Jay Strongbow.”
On Captain Lou Albano’s version: “And Lou Albano was: ‘There’s only two things in this business that’s real: money, and the miles.’ That’s Captain Lou.”
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CM Punk’s recent return to WWE has been met with excitement and anticipation from fans all over the world. After a long hiatus from professional wrestling, Punk made his comeback at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. One of the highlights of his return was his closing line in his promo on Monday Night RAW, where he confidently stated, “I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to make money.”
In a recent episode of his podcast, “Kliq This,” WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash discussed Punk’s closing line and its origins. Nash revealed that while The Kliq, a group of wrestlers including Nash himself, used the line in their promos during their careers, the original author of the line was late WWE Hall of Famer Chief Jay Strongbow.
Nash emphasized the importance of giving credit to the original author, stating, “All of a sudden people take saying that when – we all did it, like ‘I’m not here to make friends, I’m here to make money.’ The Kliq said that, but you have to at some point give the author credit. That was Chief Jay Strongbow.”
Nash also mentioned another version of the line by Captain Lou Albano, another WWE Hall of Famer. Albano’s version was, “There’s only two things in this business that’s real: money, and the miles.” These lines have become iconic in the wrestling industry and are often used to convey a wrestler’s determination and focus on success.
CM Punk’s use of the line in his return promo shows his confidence and determination to make an impact in WWE once again. It serves as a reminder that he is not here for popularity or friendships but to achieve success and financial gain.
As fans eagerly await CM Punk’s future in WWE, it is clear that his return has brought a renewed energy and excitement to the wrestling world. His promo and closing line have already become memorable moments in his comeback story. Wrestling enthusiasts can stay updated with all the latest news and developments in the industry on eWrestlingNews.com, as well as through their Twitter and Facebook pages.
CM Punk’s return to WWE has reignited the passion of fans and has set the stage for an exciting chapter in his wrestling career. With his talent and determination, it will be interesting to see how he continues to make an impact and leave his mark on the industry.