CM Punk has spoken plenty about his complicated WWE exit, but now hes revealing just how disconnected he felt from wrestling after walking away from the company. While speaking on the All The Smoke podcast, Punk explained that after leaving WWE, he didnt immediately feel the urge to return. In fact, he said wrestling barely crossed his mind during that time away. Punks time away from WWE turned into one of the most talked-about exits in modern wrestling history. He walked out of WWE in early 2014 following months of frustration with injuries, creative direction, and his place on the roster. Not long after leaving, he shifted his focus to mixed martial arts and signed with Ultimate Fighting Championship, stepping into the Octagon for two professional fights before eventually moving on from that chapter. Years later, Punk shocked fans again when he returned to wrestling in 2021, this time signing with All Elite Wrestling. His debut quickly became one of the most talked-about moments in the industry, but his run there was filled with injuries and backstage controversy that ultimately led to his departure. After nearly a decade away from WWE, Punk completed the full-circle moment in late 2023 when he made a surprise return at WWE Survivor Series in Chicago. That comeback instantly reshaped the WWE landscape and set the stage for the WrestleMania run hes currently on. That admission sheds light on how far removed Punk really was during his hiatus. Instead of staying connected to the business or watching from afar, he stepped away entirely until a personal reason finally pulled him back in. It also makes his eventual return feel even more significant. Rather than chasing unfinished business, Punks comeback came after years of distance from the industry he once walked away from. Do you think CM Punk truly moved on from wrestling during his time away, or was a comeback always inevitable? Let us know your take. G Add as a preferred source on Google
