10 Wrestlers CM Punk clashed with in real life & why

CM Punk has always been the Straight-Edged Rebel of wrestling. He has never shied away from speaking his mind and standing up for what he believes in. Throughout his career, he's been involved in several real-life conflicts with fellow wrestlers, often driven by personal beliefs, professional rivalries, or differences in vision. With him recently getting fired from AEW due to his rebellious behaviour fans wanted to know who all have been on the hit list of The Best in The World. So, we bring you 10 wrestlers CM Punk clashed with in real life.

10. John Cena

In 2011, Punk delivered the infamous "pipe bomb" promo, an unscripted diatribe that targeted the corporate culture of WWE, including its top star, John Cena. Punk's scathing remarks reflected real discontent backstage, transforming a scripted storyline into a real-life feud that resonated with fans. Still the pipebomb by CM Punk is one of the best promos ever delivered by a pro-wrestling superstar.

9. Triple H

The possibility of CM Punk returning to WWE will almost certainly require Triple H's approval before he does so. From early in Punk's career through his final day in the organization before storming out, there were tales of them battling. Punk felt Triple H was a vociferous opponent of him backstage since reports stated Triple H buried him in front of the locker room after his tryout match. Punk said on his famed podcast about his WWE problems that he had some harsh words for Triple H before departing.

8. Ryback

Among the first wrestlers publicly criticized by CM Punk, Ryback faced Punk's wrath during a WWE Championship program. Punk labelled Ryback as unsafe and dumb, causing fans to mock Ryback, who believed Punk's influence hurt his career. Ryback contends that history has proven him right, as Punk has accumulated more enemies since their feud.

7. Jack Perry

The most recent and perhaps the most explosive conflict on our list involves CM Punk and Jack Perry. A backstage scuffle between the two led to Punk's firing and Perry's suspension. The disagreement escalated over the use of real glass during a collision spot, with Punk allegedly leaking the story to make Perry look bad. Tensions reached a boiling point when Perry, feeling accused of trying to get hurt, confronted Punk backstage, resulting in a physical altercation.

6. Edge & Chris Jericho

A peculiar backstage incident involved CM Punk, Edge, and Chris Jericho. During a house show tag match, Punk grew unhappy when Edge and Jericho prioritized watching a gold medal hockey game over planning the match backstage. Feeling disrespected, Punk refused to tag Jericho in, creating an awkward dynamic in the ring. Edge later joked about Punk becoming a hockey fan in his later career.

5. Kevin Owens

Dating back to their Ring of Honor days, CM Punk and Kevin Owens (formerly known as Kevin Steen) have a history of tension. Allegedly, Punk had problems with many of Owens' friends in both WWE and AEW. Their personal clash escalated during a show where Owens, following orders from Punk, changed his wrestling attire. A heated argument ensued, with Punk, as the more experienced name, burying Owens in front of the locker room.

4. The Miz

Surprising to many fans, CM Punk's issues with The Miz stem from Punk's belief that he deserved the WrestleMania 27 main event spot over The Miz. Punk expressed his frustration in interviews and WWE productions, claiming The Miz didn't deserve the coveted position. Despite a seemingly pleasant conversation during Punk's WWE Backstage appearance, the tension lingered, highlighting Punk's enduring disappointment about not headlining a WrestleMania PPV.

3. Colt Cabana

Once best friends, CM Punk and Colt Cabana's relationship soured over money and lawsuits. WWE's doctor sued both Punk and Cabana after Punk criticized him on Colt's podcast. Initially agreeing to cover Cabana's legal fees, Punk later cut ties, contributing to the deterioration of their friendship. Rumors circulated that Punk also grew upset with Cabana for maintaining ties with WWE pals during the lawsuit.

2. Adam Page

CM Punk's arrival in AEW brought him into conflict with Adam Page, stemming from real issues that manifested in their on-screen promos. Page accused Punk of hypocrisy, referencing rumors that Punk blocked Colt Cabana from appearing on AEW TV. The tension escalated when Punk returned from an injury and, in an unplanned move, buried Hangman Page by calling him to the ring.

1. Jon Moxley

In the AEW main event scene, CM Punk clashed with Jon Moxley, leading to a series of social media jabs and a one-sided match in Moxley's favor. Punk criticized Moxley, claiming he never watched Rocky and dismissing the storyline inspired by the iconic movie franchise as forced. The animosity between the two added another layer of drama to AEW's already intense narrative.