In his latest YouTube video, former WWE Superstar Maven reflected on the famous podcast interview CM Punk did with Colt Cabana following his WWE exit in 2014.
That interview eventually led to a lawsuit from WWE doctor Chris Amann as well as, ultimately, the dissolution of Punk and Cabana’s friendship.
Maven also recalled Randy Orton openly discussing his problems with Vince McMahon behind-the-scenes in WWE.
You can check out some highlights from the video below:
On Punk saying at the time that it’s ‘okay to be bitter’: “Bad things are going to happen, and if you’re not prepared for that in life, that object of walking around bitter, that’s going to only lay the groundwork for more bad things to happen in life. If you’re bitter about something, what is it that you’re bitter about and at that point, ‘What can I do next time to make me not feel this bitterness?’”
On Punk calling WWE creatively stifling and toxic then: “I’m not saying that’s what you sign up for, but that’s just life, that’s the world. When you’re backstage, and you’re one of 60 that’s back there, you realize sometimes they’re going to have things geared toward other people. Guys would just kind of get beat down mentally at times when maybe they were pushing someone else, and maybe they didn’t see in you what you saw in you. I know I felt that occasionally, so I understand where he’s coming from.”
On Randy Orton airing his grievances to Vince McMahon: “Randy would definitely do it. I’ve watched it. He was doing it back years before Punk was even in the WWE. So there were other guys. Other guys wouldn’t do it. Not because they didn’t have the balls to do it. It’s because they weren’t on Vince’s plane. They weren’t on Vince’s orbit.”
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The podcast interview between CM Punk and Colt Cabana in 2014 is still a topic of discussion among wrestling fans and industry insiders. In a recent YouTube video, former WWE Superstar Maven reflected on the interview and its aftermath, shedding light on some interesting details.
The interview, which took place after Punk’s controversial exit from WWE, had significant consequences for both Punk and Cabana. One of the major outcomes was a lawsuit filed by WWE doctor Chris Amann against Punk. This legal battle strained the friendship between Punk and Cabana, ultimately leading to their falling out.
Maven also discussed Randy Orton’s open discussion about his problems with Vince McMahon behind the scenes in WWE. According to Maven, Orton had been vocal about his grievances with McMahon long before Punk’s interview. While some wrestlers were hesitant to speak up due to their position within the company, Orton was not afraid to voice his concerns.
During the interview, Punk expressed his bitterness towards WWE and described it as creatively stifling and toxic. Maven acknowledged that while bitterness is a natural response to negative experiences, it is important to find ways to move forward and not let it consume you. He also empathized with Punk’s frustrations, as many wrestlers have felt overlooked or undervalued at some point in their careers.
The YouTube video provides insights into the dynamics of the wrestling industry and the challenges faced by wrestlers. It highlights the importance of speaking up about issues and not being afraid to voice concerns, even if it means risking one’s position within the company.
The interview between CM Punk and Colt Cabana remains a significant moment in wrestling history, sparking conversations about the treatment of wrestlers and the creative limitations imposed by WWE. It serves as a reminder that the wrestling industry is not without its flaws and that wrestlers often face personal and professional challenges.
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Overall, the interview between CM Punk and Colt Cabana continues to be a topic of interest and discussion within the wrestling community. It sheds light on the struggles and frustrations faced by wrestlers and emphasizes the importance of speaking up for oneself in a challenging industry.