The newest addition to the UFC roster — CM Punk — recently spoke to Rolling Stone about his transition to MMA.
Punk said he was more nervous to tell his wife — WWE Diva AJ Lee — about his UFC signing than he will be the night he finally steps into the Octagon.
“After I spoke with Dana and Lorenzo, that’s when it got serious and that’s when I brought it to her attention,” said Punk. “Trust me, whatever nerves I’m gonna have stepping into the Octagon will pale in comparison to the nerves I had when I had to bring this up to my wife.”
Punk continued, “I was honestly terrified. I was like, ‘She’s gonna shut it down, and I’m gonna have to figure out a way to smooth it over so I can do this, because I don’t take no for an answer, she doesn’t take no for an answer, and this is something I really wanna do.’ Right off the bat she recognized that. She’s been around me long enough to know that, ever since the first day I met her, this is something I talked about doing, and she’s not somebody that’s gonna step in front of her husband trying to accomplish something that he dreamed about.”
The former WWE Superstar also spoke about the reaction in the MMA community to his UFC signing.
“I’m not gonna sit here and make bold predictions about first-round head kicks and beating ranked opponents. This is about me and my journey to get there. I understand other peoples’ point of view about, ‘Oh, there’s great fighters out there like Ben Askren.’ My only point on that is, ‘Don’t be mad at me, Ben. Be mad at [UFC President] Dana [White].’ I’m sure Ben Askren’s a nice guy. If he’s mad at me, I understand.”
Punk continued, explaining that if the NHL gave him the same opportunity, he’d of taken that, too.
“But if the Blackhawks came to me before Dana and Lorenzo did and were like, ‘We’re gonna put you in goal,’ I’d be like, ‘That’s great. I played a little hockey when I was a kid.’ You know what I mean? I’m not gonna deny myself some opportunity because somebody on Twitter thinks I shouldn’t have it.”
OTHER CM PUNK LINKS:
– Chael Sonnen Says CM Punk’s First UFC Opponent Is A Known Name
– VIDEO: In-Depth, 20 Minute Backstage Interview With CM Punk Covering Everything
– VIDEO: CM Punk Makes UFC Signing Announcement With Joe Rogan
– VIDEO: CM Punk On The UFC 181 Post-Show On FOX Sports 1
– VIDEO: CM Punk Press Conference With Reporters After UFC 181
– PHOTOS: CM Punk & His Wife, WWE Diva AJ Lee Backstage At UFC 181
– Details On CM Punk’s UFC Debut, His Competition & More
– Phil Baroni Threatens To Break “Whiney B*tch” CM Punk’s Neck
– Rener Gracie Talks About CM Punk’s Chances In An MMA Fight
– VIDEO: CM Punk Shows Off His MMA Skills
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