Following CM Punk’s triceps surgery post-WWE Royal Rumble 2024, discussions have arisen regarding the 45-year-old’s potential role, with some suggesting a commentator position.
Ace Steel, Punk’s friend and former trainer, mentioned this possibility on the Wrestling Perspective Podcast, given Punk’s extensive experience in commentating on mixed martial arts and wrestling events.
Offering his perspective on the situation, two-time WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash shared his thoughts on his Kliq This podcast. Nash expressed reservations about Punk taking on a full-time commentator role, emphasizing the need to preserve Punk’s unique and special status.
Instead, Nash proposed occasional on-screen appearances for Punk, akin to hosting a segment like Piper’s Pit where he could deliver his trademark Pipebomb every few shows.
Nash acknowledged Punk’s exceptional skills as a talker and suggested utilizing him for targeted segments, emphasizing the importance of keeping him special. Punk had recently made an appearance as an analyst at the WrestleMania XL Kickoff event.
Looking ahead to Punk’s return, Nash envisioned potential feuds with other superstars during promo segments, anticipating the anticipation and excitement surrounding Punk’s comeback.
He outlined a straightforward approach to booking Punk’s return, emphasizing the simplicity of creating engaging storylines with Punk’s charismatic and outspoken persona.
Currently, WWE has seen changes in its commentary teams, with Michael Cole and Pat McAfee on RAW, Corey Graves, and Wade Barrett on SmackDown, and Booker T and Vic Joseph on NXT, although Byron Saxton is temporarily filling in for Booker T.
The dynamic landscape of WWE commentary teams opens up possibilities for future roles, sparking interest in CM Punk’s post-injury contributions.
