Backstage News on CM Punk – WWE Speculation, Joe Rogan Rips the Idea of Punk’s First MMA Fight Taking Place in UFC, More

February 22, 2016

As noted over the weekend, John Cena posted a photo of Paul Newman from the movie “Slapshot” on Instagram, which is the same photo CM Punk uses for his Twitter profile. Despite Cena typically using his Instagram as a joke, the photo of Newman lead to speculation regarding CM Punk’s WWE status.

Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that there is nothing to the Cena photo, as Punk is currently signed to a multi-year UFC deal, and is not on the best of terms with WWE given the current lawsuit against him by WWE Doctor Chris Amann.

In related news, Joe Rogan recently ripped the idea of CM Punk fighting in UFC in a recent Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. Rogan had the following to say about Punk having his debut MMA fight in a promotion like UFC:

“I don’t know what’s going to happen with that guy. I don’t understand this whole thing,” Rogan said, via Newsweek. “I also think it’s ridiculous for him to fight in the UFC. I think he should fight in a small organization. Take a fight in a small organization, build yourself up. I have always said that’s what should have happened with Brock Lesnar.”

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.