More Wrestlers, Top UFC Fighters Share Their Thoughts About CM Punk In The UFC
Despite two major UFC title fights at UFC 181, the biggest story to emerge from the event was the signing of former WWE Champion CM Punk. Throughout the evening, several pro wrestlers, fighters, and personalities shared their thoughts about the huge transaction.
When asked at the post fight press conference about Punk, bantamweight star Urijah Faber said "Props to the guy for putting his best foot forward, maybe he's gonna be the champ." Faber also said he was a big fan of Punk.
WWE superstars have been tight lipped on the matter thus far, but fighters and personalities outside of the company have commented about the move.
UFC fighter Ike Vallie-Flagg offered to "do the job" for CM Punk.
Hey @CMPunk if you need an easy first fight in the UFC at whatever weight I'm your huckleberry ??????
? ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) December 7, 2014
UFC Light Heayweight champion Jon Jones chimed in on the matter, with a lighthearted joke.
BREAKING NEWS: I'm headlining wrestlemania 31.
? Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 7, 2014
TUF 20 semifinalist Carla Esparza posed for a picture with Punk backstage:
Awesome @CMPunk signed to the @ufc !!!! pic.twitter.com/Sl2P4JvhCs
? Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) December 7, 2014
Former WWE announcer Jim Ross commented on Punk signing, seeming optimistic:
@danawhite & @CMPunk strike while the iron is hot. Timing is everything in sports & entertainment. I can see Punk overachieving in @ufc.
? Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 7, 2014
UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon made light of UFC fighter "Filthy" Tom Lawlor's pro wrestling aspirations:
So if @CMPunk is coming to the @ufc, does this mean we are sending @FilthyTomLawlor to the WWE?
? Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) December 7, 2014
Former WWE superstar Lance Storm also shared his thoughts:
Got to respect @CMPunk for having the balls to do what he wants. Win or lose if he steps into the cage his a bigger man than most. #UFC
? Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) December 7, 2014
Former WCW, WWE star Gregory Helms also had a positive outlook on the matter:
How many 0-0 fighters in the modern era has @UFC signed? @CMPunk will bring new interest to UFC and that's what "promotion" is all about.
? Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) December 7, 2014