CM Punk explains why a heel turn in 2026 wouldn’t work
While speaking to Radio WWE, WWE Champion CM Punk explained why a heel turn in 2026 wouldn’t work…
“The good guy, bad guy thing, I think, is decided by the audience. It’s their perspective. I think I am an incredible black hat that people love so much, it wouldn’t work. I’d still get cheered. It would defeat the purpose. It’s a real double-edged sword at this point.”
CM Punk is a great babyface and makes a great heel! We asked @CMPunk if he prefers to be one of the other in the @wwe 👀 #wwe #wrestling #prowrestling #cmpunk pic.twitter.com/srNzyug2UA
— siriusxmwwe (@siriusxmwwe) July 30, 2026
Punk is scheduled to defend his title against Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam 2026. At this time, both men are considered to be babyface characters.
Footage of Cody Rhodes elbowing CM Punk after #WWESpringfield
That was definitely not an accident 👀
There was no Danhausen to save the day this time 😭📸: @BrockLesnarGuy pic.twitter.com/YCjIgm3ebt
— Teffo (@Teffo_01) July 31, 2026