CM Punk has always done things his own wayand that includes going directly against WWE management to honor one of his wrestling idols, Macho Man Randy Savage.
In his appearance on WWE Break It Down, Punk looked back at a specific gear choice from 2011 that had a lot more meaning behind it than fans may have realized. It wasnt just about looking goodit was about paying tribute to a legend.
Savage had just passed away, and Punk wanted to do something special to recognize him. He modeled his gear after the iconic pink and yellow tights Savage wore at WrestleMania III during his classic match with Ricky Steamboat. The gear was a visual homagebut not everyone backstage appreciated the tribute.
But when someone high up in the WWE saw the gear before the show, they made it clear Punk wasnt supposed to wear it.
Thats vintage CM Punkrespecting the past while refusing to let corporate politics get in the way of a personal moment.
In classic Punk fashion, this wasnt just about rebellionit was about doing what felt right. Randy Savage meant something to him as a fan, and that connection translated into a bold statement in the ring.
Do you think Punk was right to wear the gear despite being told not to? Should WWE have embraced the tribute instead of trying to shut it down? Sound off in the commentswe want to hear from you.
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