However, one specific segment has sparked immediate conversation across the wrestling world, as CM Punk appeared to use the platform to take a veiled jab at his former employer, AEW, and specifically his old rival,

During a recent appearance on Chef Donny’s ‘What’s For Lunch’, the 47-year-old reflected on what went wrong for him in the UFC. Punk explained that while he’s still grateful to have been given the chance, he now knows that it was always going to be difficult to compete when making his UFC debut at 37 years old.

CM Punk was absent from WWE RAW for a second week in a row following Survivor Series: WarGames. Will he appear before 2026?

CM Punk has continued to speak on Logan Paul, offering a nuanced perspective.

CM Punk explains why he admires Logan Paul. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since Survivor Series: WarGames. Amid his hiatus, he spoke to Chef Donny on the recent episode of What’s For Lunch?

After that, Bron Breakker took the microphone to address his upcoming match with CM Punk, which will take place on the January 5, 2026 episode of WWE Raw. Breakker made fun of Punk for taking pictures with younger talent backstage in an effort to repair his reputation in wrestling.

The World Heavyweight Champion will return to WWE Raw for the first time since Survivor Series on Monday’s episode.

CM Punk's departure from WWE in 2014 was a dramatic turning point in his career. Disillusioned with the wrestling industry, he walked out after the Royal Rumble, sparking legal disputes and a prolonged feud with the company. Seeking a fresh start, Punk turned to the UFC, a world he had long admired as a fan.