WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. has praised CM Punk as a highlight in a wrestling business that has become “high-flying junk.”
On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, DiBiase Sr. critiqued the current state of professional wrestling. He said,
“It’s just become all this high-flying junk. I’ve seen these guys take beautiful bumps [and get up straight after.]”
DiBiase Sr. added that CM Punk represents what wrestlers should aspire to be, stating that he will “die on that hill.” He added,
“[Punk] wrestles a more old-school way and that’s my whole [thing].”
CM Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 after close to a decade away. While a feud with Seth Rollins has been teased, there is no word on when he’ll compete.
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WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. recently expressed his admiration for CM Punk and criticized the current state of professional wrestling. DiBiase Sr., known as “The Million Dollar Man,” shared his thoughts on his podcast, “Everybody’s Got A Pod.”
DiBiase Sr. lamented the prevalence of what he called “high-flying junk” in today’s wrestling industry. He expressed his disappointment in seeing wrestlers execute impressive moves and then quickly recover without selling the impact. According to DiBiase Sr., this style of wrestling lacks the storytelling and psychology that he values.
In contrast, DiBiase Sr. praised CM Punk for his more old-school approach to wrestling. He stated that Punk wrestles in a way that aligns with his own preferences and beliefs about the art form. DiBiase Sr. even went as far as saying he would “die on that hill” in support of Punk’s style.
CM Punk recently made a highly anticipated return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 after an absence of nearly a decade. While there have been hints of a potential feud with Seth Rollins, no official details about Punk’s upcoming matches have been announced.
DiBiase Sr.’s comments highlight the ongoing debate within the wrestling community about the evolution of the sport. Some fans and wrestlers appreciate the high-flying, fast-paced style that has become popular in recent years. Others, like DiBiase Sr., prefer a more traditional approach that emphasizes storytelling, character development, and psychology in the ring.
As wrestling continues to evolve, it is important to recognize and appreciate the diverse styles and preferences within the industry. Whether fans enjoy the high-flying acrobatics or the more methodical storytelling, there is room for all types of wrestling in the ever-expanding world of sports entertainment.
For more wrestling news and updates, you can visit eWrestlingNews.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook. Stay tuned to see how CM Punk’s return to WWE unfolds and whether his old-school style will have a lasting impact on the industry.