The year was 2014 when one of the most loved, hyped, and over-stars of the WWE walked away at the peak of his fame. That was none other than the self-proclaimed ‘Best in the World,‘ CM Punk. For years, fans blamed Vince McMahon’s mishandling of Punk as the sole reason for his departure from the company. However, one WWE legend reveals Punk’s last message, which sheds some light on the infamous departure.

Near the end of January 2014, Punk was unhappy with his role in the WWE and walked out of the company before being officially terminated in June 2024.

Mick Foley reveals what CM Punk felt he needed to do when leaving the WWE

Mick Foley is a legend in the WWE. Not only is he revered as someone who risked his body for his craft, but he is also known to be a confidant of many WWE stars. It comes as no surprise that the one person Punk texted before leaving the WWE was Foley.

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While Foley appeared on the episode of Drew McIntyre and Mick Foley: WWE’s The Bump, Dec. 13, 2023, he was asked about Punk’s return. Punk is currently a hot topic in the world of pro wrestling and fans want to know what everyone feels about it.

Taking the opportunity, Foley said, “I remember getting a text from Punk when he left after the Rumble, and he was upset.” This coincides with how the former AEW star felt at the time. According to Punk and his shoot pipe bomb promo, he did not feel valued in the company. Despite all that Punk did to elevate himself and the WWE, he never felt respected for his work.

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Foley said what the Chicago-based star had said in the text message, “I’ve realized the only way to really make it there, to earn the respect, is to go somewhere else and then come back.” While fans believe Punk had no other option but to return to the WWE, this message clearly indicates that he had his return planned from the start. This clearly shows why The Second City Saint is among the greatest wrestlers both inside and outside the ring. Punk has gained plaudits for his return from notable figures in pro wrestling. One such wrestling legend termed the Chicago-based star’s return as “perfect”.

Jim Ross felt CM Punk had a perfect return

Regarding the opinions of WWE Legends on Punk, former WWE ring announcer Jim Ross felt it was perfect. On his Grilling JR podcast, Ross said, “It was a perfect booking decision. It was a great creative move.”

He went on to support his claim by talking about the massive pop. Despite the return of Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes and Co. winning the WarGames match, the pop for Punk dwarfed everything else. The decision to bring back the revered superstar has already started to prove dividends for Triple H & Co. Hopefully, the wrestling legion can say for sure that bringing back Punk was a masterstroke after the end of his second run. Thankfully, there is a lot of time to savor this magical experience as it plays out on our television screens.

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