Say what you will about CM Punk, but he has certainly drawn a degree of attention after finally making his transition to MMA after a long career in professional wrestling.
After making his much-discussed and anticipated MMA and UFC debut, the social media reactions to the fight were certainly very interesting. Some of the most compelling may be from those that have worked with him the longest, the people from his prior life in professional wrestling (although not all are still with WWE). Some were not very enthusiastic, but there was a lot of support for Brooks and his effort.
Congrats to @mickeygall! More to come. #UFC203
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) September 11, 2016
Stand up, dust off, onto the next one. Love you good brother.
— S.J. (@SamoaJoe) September 11, 2016
These words are going to stay with me for a while. I’m proud of @CMPunk for taking a risk, for making a statement. https://t.co/EjGTX5jPyu
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) September 11, 2016
Further proof that shoots are NOT the best thing for business–#UFC203
— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) September 11, 2016
Pulling for @CMPunk tonight. I Respect the balls it takes to do what he’s doing. #UFC203
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) September 11, 2016
Better than all of those who thought about it and never tried. #UFC203 https://t.co/YUWRQH8NXd
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) September 11, 2016
Don’t worry amigo @CMPunk it’s all good, you’ll be back stronger…
No pasa nada amigo, regresaras a lo grande #muchrespect— Alberto Del Rio (@VivaDelRio) September 11, 2016
I don’t feel anything. He chased the dream. https://t.co/Ny6vwdMCiK
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) September 11, 2016
In my opinion, @CMPunk has already won by just stepping foot into the Octagon. #respect
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) September 11, 2016
Glad to see CM PUNK tell his fans he’s going to continue his UFC journey,he will learn and come back strong!! Time to fix that ear! HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 11, 2016
THE CM PUNK HAS THE REAL BALLS. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) September 11, 2016
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