Insights from Booker T: A Glimpse into CM Punk’s Backstage Behavior at WWE NXT Deadline 2023

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CM Punk had an absolute blast at last week’s WWE NXT Deadline pay-per-view event, according to NXT commentator and Hall of Famer Booker T.

Punk appeared during the opening segment of the show with Shawn Michaels. Punk was asked about appearing at Deadline while attending last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.

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On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T spoke about Punk’s presence at NXT’s most recent event. He said,

“CM Punk wasn’t hiding. He wasn’t hidden away in some room making a surprise appearance. He was running around and mingling. I ran into CM Punk in catering. Was sitting there talking to Jeremy Borash. I walked up to CM Punk and said, ‘CM Punk! What up man?!?’ He stands up and he goes, ‘What’s up, man? You flip flopper’ [laughs]. I go, ‘You know how the business is, sometimes you’re a heel, sometimes you’re a babyface.’ [laughs].

“It was very cool. We talked, small talk, he seemed to be at peace and ready to re-write the legacy of CM Punk and finish it off properly. I can’t say anything bad about him. I know people wish I would say something bad about CM Punk. I ain’t kissing ass or anything, either. It just seemed like he was in a calm space.”

On this week’s episode of RAW, Punk signed a contract with the red brand and declared that he will compete in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble match.

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CM Punk’s appearance at last week’s WWE NXT Deadline pay-per-view event has created quite a buzz among wrestling fans. According to NXT commentator and Hall of Famer Booker T, Punk had an absolute blast during the event.

Punk made his presence felt during the opening segment of the show alongside Shawn Michaels. This appearance came as a surprise to many, as Punk had been away from the wrestling scene for several years. When asked about his appearance at Deadline, Punk revealed that he was attending last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.

Booker T shared his experience of encountering Punk at the event on his “Hall of Fame” podcast. He mentioned that Punk wasn’t hiding away or making a surprise appearance. Instead, he was seen mingling and interacting with others. Booker T even ran into Punk in the catering area and had a friendly conversation with him.

During their conversation, Booker T jokingly referred to Punk as a “flip flopper,” highlighting the nature of the wrestling business where performers switch between being a heel (villain) and a babyface (hero) based on storyline requirements. Overall, Booker T described Punk as being in a calm and peaceful state, ready to rewrite his legacy and finish it off properly.

Following his appearance at NXT Deadline, Punk made another big announcement on this week’s episode of RAW. He signed a contract with the red brand and declared his intention to compete in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble match. This news has further fueled excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting Punk’s return to the ring.

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Overall, CM Punk’s appearance at NXT Deadline and subsequent signing with RAW has injected new energy and anticipation into the wrestling community. Fans are eagerly awaiting his in-ring return and are excited to witness how he will shape his legacy moving forward.