CM Punks savage freestyle on John Cena during the June 27 episode of WWE SmackDown turned headsbut now hes revealing how the promo actually came together behind the scenes.
In an interview with ComicBook.com, Punk broke down the creative process behind the viral Doctor of Punkanomics segment and explained why he deliberately avoided trying to recreate his legendary Pipe Bomb promo. For him, it was about staying one step ahead of fan expectations.
Punk admitted even he wouldnt be able to top his own past work, so he made the conscious decision to flip the script entirely.
To bring the rap to life, Punk enlisted help from his longtime friend and battle rap expert Jensen Karp, as well as another friend named Ron. While Punk is more than capable on the mic, he wanted the performance to land in a different lane.
Punk also made it clear this wasnt just another promoit meant something personal. Knowing it could be the last time he shares a ring with Cena, he wanted the moment to be unforgettable.
And based on the crowd reaction, Punk feels like he delivered exactly what the moment called for.
Love him or hate him, CM Punk knows how to own a momentand now we know exactly how this one was crafted.
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