On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed reports of CM Punk becoming the next head of WWE NXT creative when Shawn Michaels steps down.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On CM Punk wanting to be the successor for Shawn Michaels in NXT: “Punk said he would maybe think of being the successor of Shawn Michaels one day when Shawn Michaels stepped down at NXT. That’s the vibe that he’s getting around, and I was reading that. So yeah, yeah, Punk seemed to enjoy — I mean, he’s been down there every time I’ve been to work. And I’m like, ‘What is he doing here?’ But no, he’s been very, very refreshing, man. It’s been a different CM Punk. CM Punk said, this time around it’s not about him. It’s about the fans.”
On whether you clear a shoot-work comment by the guy you’re working with: “I would [save it for the promo and not clear it]. It would definitely be done right there in the middle of the ring, just to add a real feel to it. It gives a real reaction. It’s not something that you can prepare for, it’s something that you really just gotta get on the fly. And I always talk about you know, guys that talk about stuff in the back, and guys that just do it in the ring. It’s a difference, the way it looks because when you do it in the ring, it’s just a reaction. And I think that’s what happens when you do something like that; it feels much more real. It’s like slapping when they don’t know they gonna get slapped. As opposed to slapping them and they do know they’re going to get slapped.”
On when Punk could replace Michaels: “No, no. They were saying also, that’s not something that’s going to happen anytime soon. That’s something like years down the road, because Shawn Michaels doesn’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon. But he was saying, just because of — I guess, the way he’s feeling being around the group as far as being around the young talent, knowing what it felt like to be young once upon a time and being hungry like that. And wanting to be in a system like that, as well as being a, a mentor in a system like that as well. That kind of stuff right there, yeah. When you get to a certain point in your life — I know for me, I get a lot out of working with the NXT guys. And I feel a whole lot better when I go to NXT as opposed to just being Smackdown, being at Raw because I know I’m not doing anything. I can’t contribute as much to those guys on the show. Those guys are working. At NXT, these these are guys learning? They’re trying to figure it out, so I can give advice here. Give advice here. You know, talk about, give pointers here. So for me, I think that’s what he’s feeling being down there. Because it is uplifting, being a part of that system down there.”
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CM Punk, the former WWE superstar, has been making waves in the wrestling world once again. Rumors have been circulating that Punk could potentially become the next head of WWE NXT creative when Shawn Michaels steps down. This news has sparked excitement among fans and has led to speculation about what Punk’s role in NXT could look like.
During a recent episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed the reports surrounding Punk’s potential role in NXT. Booker T revealed that Punk has expressed interest in becoming the successor to Shawn Michaels in NXT. He mentioned that Punk has been present at NXT events and has shown a different side of himself. According to Booker T, Punk has stated that this time around, it’s not about him but about the fans.
Booker T also shared his thoughts on whether Punk should clear his shoot-work comments with his opponent before delivering them. He believes that it would be more impactful if Punk delivered these comments in the middle of the ring without prior clearance. Doing so would create a genuine reaction and make the moment feel more real. Booker T emphasized the difference between discussing things backstage and executing them in the ring, stating that the latter creates a more authentic experience.
However, despite the rumors and speculation, Booker T clarified that Punk replacing Michaels as the head of NXT creative is not something that will happen anytime soon. He mentioned that Michaels has no plans of leaving anytime soon and that Punk’s potential role is something that could occur years down the road. Booker T attributed Punk’s interest in NXT to his desire to work with young talent and be a mentor in the system. He explained that being a part of NXT uplifts him because he can contribute and provide guidance to the aspiring wrestlers.
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In conclusion, the possibility of CM Punk taking on a significant role in WWE NXT creative has generated excitement among fans. While nothing is set in stone, Punk’s interest in becoming the successor to Shawn Michaels showcases his passion for the industry and his desire to contribute to the development of young talent. As the wrestling world eagerly awaits further developments, fans can rely on eWrestlingNews.com for all their wrestling news needs.