Since returning to WWE at WWE Survivor Series 2023, NXT superstars have spoken highly of Punk and his willingness to help out and give advice.
Punk is still active in the ring, but has openly spoken about wanting to help the next generation and give back as he is closer to the end of his career than the beginning.
Appearing on NightCap with Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco, Punk was asked about his future in wrestling, and if opening his own promotion was an option.
"If I start my own promotion, I want you to find me wherever I am and kick my ass. That's about the worst idea [laughs]. There is an avenue for me to continue to be in the business behind the scenes helping. If you're worth your weight, you're doing that now. On a football team, hockey team, baseball team, there are the veterans that help bring in the new talent and young guys. They help move things along. Three parts to a career. You start and that's when you learn. The middle part, that's where you earn. The third part is return. You give back. I definitely look forward to the third act and giving back to the business that has given me so much," he said.
Punk headlined WWE Raw on Netflix premiere, taking on Seth Rollins in the main event.
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