Shawn Michaels Responds To CM Punk's Recent Comments, Addresses Return To The Ring

The Miami Herald published an interview with WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels earlier this week, who was promoting this past Monday's 1,000th episode of RAW. Here are some highlights:

Returning to the ring: "I certainly don't get the itch. That is something that does not happen to me. I think I do get satisfied when I get to go back to do an appearance and get to be a special referee or just an autograph session. Things like that, which is something I really enjoy. Certainly, I don't stay on the sidelines longing to be in the spotlight, but the time that I am, it's always a great deal of fun.

"I still try to do a good job and try not to phone it in. It's almost like two different parts of your life. The first part of your life is geared toward one direction, and the second part of your life is more geared toward another. I'm guessing that is sort of where I'm at, but not forsaking or forgetting the first part by any stretch. I'm appreciative for it and thankful for it."

CM Punk recently stating that someone that looks like him wouldn't have been on the first episode of RAW: "I certainly understand the point he was trying to make. It was a different time, and there was a different attitude toward us guys, but because he is a fighter and doesn't take a lot of guff from folks ? for the same reasons that he is on now and the same reason he accomplished what he has in his career now, which is a testament to him ? for all of those reasons, all the good reasons and positives because he is a fighter, I think he would have been on the first show.

"I think I understand the point he was trying to make. It was a different time. There were stereotypes that needed to be broken back then, and thankfully, it was done. Hopefully, it has made a difference for Punk and the others. I think because of the type of dude he is, I don't think he would have had anything to worry about."

Much more is contained in the interview, including Michaels discussing his new watch, his thoughts of DX invading Nitro and more. You can check out the full interview by clicking here.

Source: The Miami Herald

InfamousHeel contributed to this article.