Ahead of WrestleMania 40, CM Punk made an appearance at GCW Bloodsport where WWE star Shayna Baszler faced off against Masha Slamovich.
Among the attendees were other WWE Superstars like Nia Jax and Braun Strowman.
Bloodsport X boasted a lineup of high-profile matches, featuring Nic Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler in WWE) and John Morrison, known as Johnny Bloodsport, who faced Josh Barnett in the main event.
Notable names like Timothy Thatcher, Marina Shafir, and Minoru Suzuki also graced the event with their presence.
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During his time at Bloodsport X, Punk crossed paths with deathmatch legend Nick Gage. The 43-year-old shared a snapshot with the former WWE Champion, capturing a moment of mutual respect.
Gage’s reputation precedes him, known for his intense style of matches and his three-time reign as GCW World Champion, which commenced after defeating Jon Moxley (formerly Dean Ambrose in WWE) in a Title vs. Career Match.
In other wrestling news, Mark Henry weighed in on CM Punk’s recent remarks regarding AEW. Following Punk’s departure from All Elite Wrestling and his return to WWE at the 2023 Survivor Series Premium Live Event, he spoke candidly about his time with Tony Khan’s promotion and the incident involving Jack Perry that led to his departure.
On the Busted Open podcast, Mark Henry shared his perspective, advising Punk against airing personal grievances publicly. Henry emphasized the importance of keeping personal matters private, stating that unnecessary public disclosure could lead to unnecessary conflict within the wrestling community.
Looking ahead, CM Punk is scheduled to provide commentary for the World Heavyweight Championship Match between Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins on Night Two of WrestleMania 40. Currently sidelined due to injury, Punk continues to play a prominent role in the wrestling world.
