CM Punk is currently in a heated feud with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. While fans are speculating how this rivalry will unfold in the coming weeks, a former WWE star has revisited an old controversy.
Former WWE Star Denies CM Punk’s Accusations
After Punk left WWE in 2014, he made several accusations against former WWE star Ryback, claiming Ryback was careless and had caused him a broken rib. The two clashed multiple times during their time in WWE.
Recently, Ryback addressed these accusations on Instagram, stating that he was very careful with Punk. He also mentioned Brock Lesnar, saying Lesnar was far more physical in comparison.
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“The reason is that I was as gentle with him as anyone I’ve ever worked with. If you watch my matches with Punk and compare them to Brock, Brock was a million times more physical than I was. I was aware of Punk’s injuries — he was always beat up and hurting backstage — so I was extra gentle with him.
“The one table spot that some people like to make a big deal out of — the truth is, the table broke, and he landed on padding. We accomplished what we needed to from that angle. I didn’t get in trouble. Not one person talked to me about it — not Vince [McMahon], not Hunter [Triple H], no one from the office.
“The spot went as planned. Was it perfect? No, but he landed on padding. It doesn’t really matter that he didn’t go directly through the middle of the table.”
Fans sometimes question why Ryback doesn’t take accountability. In response, he recalled a mistake he made with R-Truth, admitting his fault in that instance. However, he refused to accept blame in Punk’s case, pointing out that R-Truth never complained about it, unlike Punk.
“I accidentally knocked the wind out of him by kicking him in the stomach. When we were taught that move in developmental, we were told to always lay it in but remind our opponent to tighten up so they can flex their abdomen.
“One particular night, I forgot to tell Truth to tighten up, and when I kicked him, it knocked the wind out of him. I felt horrible. He’s not a crybaby, he never complains, and he wasn’t mad about anything,” Ryback said.
Fans have long speculated about Ryback’s return to WWE, but only time will tell if that ever happens. Meanwhile, The Second City Saint is expected to compete in a triple-threat match against Rollins and Reigns. According to rumors, this match could headline Night 1 of the Show of Shows.