Fans slam CM Punk's comment on R-Truth's release after WWE RAW goes off air

Fans weren’t having what CM Punk had to say

Monday Night Raw on June 2nd was no exception to CM Punk’s reputation for controversy. The WWE Universe spoke out live from Tulsa, Oklahoma’s BOK Center.

During an off-air segment featuring Punk, cries of “We Want Truth” echoed across the arena, not for the first time that evening. It was a touching homage to the recently freed R-Truth, a longtime fan favorite who provided WWE with two decades of amazing moments.

R-Truth’s contract with WWE officially terminated on June 1st. His departure surprised many people, and the cries were a strong display of support for someone who had become a cult icon within the company. Then Punk replied.

“How dare you chant for somebody that’s not here?”

It was crisp, cutting, and delivered without delay. The arena’s positive energy abruptly altered. What began as a sentimental moment rapidly became far more controversial. And anyone who is familiar with CM Punk will not be surprised.

Fans weren’t having what CM Punk had to say after R-Truth’s exit from WWE

CM Punk has a history of balancing truth with storylines. His best promos have always been in that grey region where it’s difficult to distinguish what’s scripted and what’s personal. This moment seemed like another one of those hazy lines, and it may be precisely what he wanted.

It’s probable that Punk’s remarks were more than a passing remark. They might have been a premeditated provocation. In true Punk flair, he produced a moment that people would speak about long after the cameras had stopped running.

He may not have been attempting to bury R-Truth, but rather to jolt the audience, remind them that the present matters more than the past, or maybe build the basis for a larger plot. He may not have intended to bury R-Truth, but rather to jolt the audience, remind them that the present is more important than the past, or maybe set the basis for a larger tale to come.

But to be honest, fans weren’t having anything from Punk, neither in the arena or on social media. On social media, fans went berserk after what Punk said. Below you will find some fan reactions after Punk’s comment after WWE RAW went off air.

https://x.com/mrtastytasty/status/1929731807391764818

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