WWE Star Dominik Mysterio Unleashes Scathing Verbal Attack on CM Punk
A long-standing feud between Dominik Mysterio and CM Punk shows no signs of abating, with the WWE Intercontinental Champion recently launching a withering verbal assault on his rival. In an interview with The Wrestling Classic on Casual Conversations, Mysterio laid bare his disdain for Punk, citing a deep-seated animosity that stretches back over a decade.
The two wrestlers have been embroiled in a war of words on social media and in interviews since Punk’s return to WWE in 2023. Their rivalry has its roots in 2010, when Punk allegedly scarred a young Mysterio, setting the stage for a bitter and enduring feud. According to Mysterio, the two simply "mutually hate each other, equally," with the younger wrestler expressing his contempt for Punk in the most forthright terms.
"I fucking hate CM Punk," Mysterio stated. "I don’t know what it is about that guy. I don’t know if it’s because he looks like Eddie Munster and I want to kick him in the fucking face, or the fact that everyone is like, ‘He finally did it, he finally got his WrestleMania main event.’ Good for you, old man. 60 years old, it took you what, 45 years to accomplish your one goal? It’s about time. It’s what they say about babies. When they have tantrums, you give them what they want so they shut the fuck up. I’m pretty sure that’s what happened. That’s why he needed a favor from Paul Heyman."
Mysterio’s comments suggest that he believes Punk’s WrestleMania main event was a direct result of his complaining and throwing tantrums, rather than a testament to his in-ring abilities. He went on to state that Punk’s need to continually assert himself as the "Best in the World" is a sign of insecurity, saying, "You call yourself the Best in the World. I don’t need to go around calling myself the Best in the World. People know I’m better than the best. I don’t need to call myself Best in the World at 70 years old. People do it for me."
As the reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion, Mysterio’s confidence in his own abilities is clear. He pointed out that he has the respect of WWE legends such as John Cena, JBL, and AJ Styles, who have all spoken highly of him. In contrast, Mysterio seemed to imply that Punk’s reputation is built on his own self-aggrandisement, rather than any genuine achievements.
The tension between Mysterio and Punk is well-documented, with the two having wrestled at a live event at Madison Square Garden in 2023, marking Punk’s first match back in WWE following his return. As their feud continues to simmer, it remains to be seen what the future holds for these two wrestling rivals.
In a parting shot, Mysterio stated, "I could go on this rant forever but I need to stop myself." The sentiments expressed by Mysterio have been sourced directly from an interview with The Wrestling Classic on Casual Conversations, as reported by Fightful. The quotes used in this article have been reproduced with permission, and readers are encouraged to visit the original source for the full transcription.
As the WWE universe continues to speculate about the future of these two wrestling stars, one thing is clear: the animosity between Dominik Mysterio and CM Punk shows no signs of dissipating anytime soon.
