This WWE Legend Just Made a Wild CM Punk Prediction
CM Punk has never been the type to keep things calm in the wrestling world. Every time his music hits, the crowd explodes, social media lights up, and somehow, controversy follows right behind him like a shadow. After his fiery return to WWE and a rollercoaster stretch that included a short-lived championship reign, another showdown happened at “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” and the buzz is off the charts. But amid all the hype, one legendary voice went against the tide, offering a prediction that’s left fans stunned and insiders talking.
What makes this even wilder is who it’s coming from. This isn’t a random hot take from a podcast host looking for clicks. It’s from a WWE Hall of Famer who’s spent years publicly feuding with Punk, tossing verbal grenades his way over everything from his AEW run to his attitude. Yet suddenly, this same man sang a different tune and bet on Punk’s opponent instead. Whatever you think of him, when this veteran speaks, the wrestling world pays attention.
Eric Bischoff Switches Gears On Punk
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Eric Bischoff has been around enough wrestling drama to fill its own pay-per-view, and for years, he and CM Punk didn’t exactly send each other holiday cards. Bischoff once said AEW had “diminished the perception” of Punk by not using him meaningfully. But things changed after the two met backstage at WWE Raw during the Hulk Hogan tribute in late July. Bischoff admitted he approached Punk, apologized for his past remarks, and walked away impressed. He called Punk “a very honest guy” and even said the encounter made him a fan. For someone known for his sharp tongue, that’s quite a turnaround.
The Prediction Nobody Saw Coming
Fast forward to November 1, when “Saturday Night’s Main Event” finally delivered the showdown fans had been buzzing about, CM Punk versus Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship. With Seth Rollins sidelined after shoulder surgery, the title was up for grabs, and all eyes were on Punk to reclaim his spot at the top. In true WWE fashion, he defeated Jey Uso via pinfall to win the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.
But long before the bell rang, Eric Bischoff had already made waves with his take on the match. On his podcast “83 Weeks,” the WWE Hall of Famer said he was backing Jey Uso, calling it the smarter long-term move for WWE. In his words, Punk is already “so freaking over” that he doesn’t need the belt to stay hot, while Jey could use the spotlight to solidify his solo run. It was a risky call that had fans second-guessing their predictions all week.
What Makes This So Interesting
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This isn’t just another bold take for clicks. Bischoff’s new respect for Punk makes his prediction more intriguing. After years of dismissing him, he’s now recognizing Punk’s influence, and still betting against him! It’s classic Bischoff: unpredictable, brutally practical, and always ready to challenge the narrative. But seeing as Punk won, one thing’s certain: the backstage respect he’s earned lately is the biggest victory of all.