• CM Punk Reacts To Kevin Nash’s Criticism
Kevin Nash saw CM Punk wrestling in a t-shirt at a recent WWE Live Event and said Punk is “done” and needs to hit the gym.
After this, Punk wore two t-shirts during a Live Event match and many fans thought this was a dig at Nash.
During an interview with ComingSoon, the World Heavyweight Champion said him wearing two t-shirts had nothing to do with what Big Daddy Cool said, and that he didn’t understand the criticism:
“I can say it had nothing to do with him but obviously the genesis of the story is him saying that I wrestle in a shirt and I never wrestle in a shirt. I didn’t really understand what the criticism was, but thanks. You’re right.
I did that to make people I was in the ring with laugh because when I’m on a house show, to me, that’s what it’s about. It’s about having fun. If the fans see us having fun, they’re having fun. I like to keep it light, I like to make people laugh when I’m on the road and I’m away from my wife and people are away from their families.
That’s our family while we’re on the road and I’m kind of the jokey guy. I’m gonna have fun on a house show.”
• WWE Responds to Criticism of Triple H’s Booking of Black Wrestlers With Major Talent Scouting Shift
WWE is changing how it finds new stars, moving away from college sports and focusing more on diversity and experience. According to the Wrestling Observer, a recent five-day tryout at the Performance Center in Orlando showed a major shift in the company’s recruitment philosophy.
Dave Meltzer reports that the company had two main goals for this latest camp: recruiting more Black male athletes and finding “bodybuilder-style” prospects. This move is seen as a direct response to public criticism regarding Triple H’s booking of Black male talent. By focusing on these specific groups, WWE hopes to improve representation and maintain a strong physical presence on its rosters.
In addition to diversifying the talent pool, WWE is making a significant “about-face” on where it looks for talent. While the company spent the last few years prioritizing college athletes, they are now returning to their roots by scouting the independent wrestling scene. Key figures like William Regal and Gabe Sapolsky are back to finding seasoned indy veterans who already know how to talk on the microphone and have great physiques.
This strategy is already being seen on television with the recent promotions of stars like Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans to the main roster. These moves signal that WWE is serious about showcasing diverse, high-level athletes who can connect with a global audience.
