CM Punk Talks Winning WWE Lawsuit, UFC 225, Possible Return To Wrestling And More 

How is no one rooting for CM Punk? Gall humiliated his ass and his response was to try harder. He has character, he's the ultimate underdog. He might not have the skills but he's got heart, and a backbone. Come on.

What a humble guy! Seriously haters are the biggest losers. Big respect cm punk

How can people don't like this guy, I don't even follow him in WWE but I think he is a genuine dude that has so much passion in mma

Ariel helwani is like CM PUNKS therapist

This is a great interview. Ariel and Brooke have a good vibe. Win, lose, or draw I'm rooting for you, CM Punk.

I think the crowd is gonna go crazy when he comes out.

Good luck cm punk. Go live your dreams. People should be inspired but there’s so much hate in this world Haters gona hate.

"I just want to focus on me." If everyone focused on themselves before trying to help others, the world would be a better place. "There's nothing wrong with being nervous. There's nothing wrong with being scared." Love it. This comes from a fighter, and he's absolutely right. Great interview.

Don't know anything about CM Punk. I haven't followed WWE since the Attitude era. He seems like a nice guy and humble. I don't really understand the hate that he's getting. He got critized and made fun of when he announced he was fighting. Got mauled and beat down in an embarrassing way but still wants to get back there. There's something inspirational about what he's doing. And what he's done and about to do deserves my respect. Good luck to him. 🙌

"Even through the darkest days, this fire burns... always!"

2019 and i am still missing him so much...!!!

Cm punk had my respect the second he said he wanted to fight Mickey Gall, still does till today and always will do whether he wins or loses.

I'd love it if he got the same pop he got when he wrestled Cena in Chicago. Rogan would probably lose his mind lmao

You'll do great Cm Punk, can't wait for Saturday. I will be cheering for you from California

"You can only be brave when you're scared." -- Ned Stark

Off topic, but the videography of this interview is spectacular, especially that full shot of Punk and then he gets focused out and can Ariel in the mirror asking the questions clearly.

Didn't really have an opinion on CM before watching this. Now I can't help but to root for him. Seems like a very level headed hard working guy. Good luck sir.

Ariel Helwani is the best interviewer I have ever seen, he really brings out the human side in people, before this interview I couldn't stand punk but after listening to this I actually kind of respect him.

I like this guy, don’t get the hate on him at all.

Fantastic interview. Love how this was shot.

The answer for WWE fans: 22:17

What an absolutely extraordinarily well done interview! You asked insightful, intelligent, and thought-provoking questions, and you did something that modern interviewers can't seem to do: YOU LET YOUR SUBJECT SPEAK. Punk is so intelligent, so sharp- he never ceases to impress me with how articulate he is and how you can see his passion (or now, sadly, thanks to WWE, his complete LACK of passion). Thank you for this!!

I feel like he is "ALL IN" for this fight hopefully he is "ALL IN" for the rest of the year

You can really tell he's had a tremendous weight lifted off him.

He'll wrestle again. Probably not for WWE. but I got a feeling he will wrestle again in Japan or somewhere else.

Chick Magnet Punk the GOAT of MMA vs. Michael Jackson the GOAT of pop music Someone’s 0 has to go!

RESPECT.

Excellent camera work in this one!!! I love how this was filmed. it didnt go un-noticed. kudos to all the amazing people behind the scenes at MMAFighting!!

did my dog say it?😂😂😂God bless you punk i hope you win you work hard and deserve it

Good fighter or not, I like this guy, so much so that I'm rooting for him because I feel like he deserves it. I wouldn't normally choose to root for someone in this situation.

This probably has to be one of the best MMA Interviews ever. Kudos to both of them. The whole composure, the feel and the pace this interview was done is just perfect. And at the perfect time rightly so. I wish him the best, win or lose I don't care about CM Punk the MMA fighter but I care a lot about CM Punk the Human Being. Wishing you the best.

i don't know why i am watching this interview now...but this was almost a year ago. i am still waiting for someone to make this man a god damn good offer so we can enjoy him once again in the wrestling industry.

CM 🐐 vs. Artem 🐐

great interview, really enjoyed it, it doesn't surprise so many people hate on punk but what he is doing is truly inspirational, I wish I had the balls this guy has to chase his dreams

I really love how this interview was shot and laid out. I really like how it was mostly focused on Punk with Ariel in the mirror. So very crafty.

Great interview like always. Always enjoy these.

Whenever CM Punk talk to Ariel , he speaks his heart out. Respect for both of them and great interview. Being a CM Punk fan for many years I hope he pulls off this time. Whatever the result is going to be it's not going to change Punk's loyal fan base. CM Punk for life.

I have always liked CM Punk followed his whole career since his first match in WWE. Love this guy so much he is so humble and real

Wanted to start professionally fighting in one's mid 30's is kind of strange. I wish this guy the best in the future -- I feel like he is a decent person, and he might figure it all out.

Looks like Ariel's starting to morph into a hamster.

Come on, There’s no denying he’s not even a ‘good fighter’ or doesn’t really deserve being on the main card, but you can’t deny he’s a great guy and after everything that happened last time to come back ? I really hope he wins!

He is all in 💯

And Now, He is back in his original home after 9 years

Love the interviews between these two. Well done Ariel as always my man. Looking forward to hearing that uber POP for Punk in Chi-Town

Amazing interview

Punk looks like the type of guy to break out an acoustic guitar at a party.

Congratulations to you CM Punk, however I like how this interview was shot. CM Punk is in the foreground and the interviewer is in the background speaking in the mirror. Awesome effect on how they went back and forth. Again congratulations and very dope interview

Awesome. He's coming out in his hometown with a Cult of Personality theme song. Gonna be awesome. As far as wrestling goes, I really miss him. Any time he had a mic it just drew me in no matter what he said. I love this guy.

Genuinely believe he will beat Mike Jackson Via submission, not even kidding

Make Punk Great Again

Love the interview! Amazing job again Ariel

His way of explaining things is pretty interesting. The way he processes certain situations that need to be addressed and completed like Dealing with WWE and going on to do UFC and having time out - Wife Family etc... He knows what He wants and will get...

Thank you, Ariel and Punk, for keeping the tradition going.

I still want Punk vs Mayweather

What a great interview!! Cannot wait!

I miss Punk, great to see him in a interview again. Keep up with the positivity bro!

I honestly hope he wins on Saturday. He seems like a good dude.

CM Punk is NOT the goat, he’s the bitw; BEST IN THE WORLD

I love the camera work in this interview!

great interview, nice work

Who still watching this in 2019

Damn. Ariel looking thick! Eating lobster & steak every night making that ESPN $$$. & Unfortunately Punk Looking extremely tired. Hope it works out for him! 👊🏻🥋.

Man I hope things work out for him. I have so much respect for punk he’s such a genuine guy.

Mad respect to Punk for his sparring session in the octagon.

People think he'll never come back to the WWE, just remember Vince McMahon and the WWE had some bad relationships with Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior but managed to close those doors and patch things up with them and or their family . They also have managed to bring back guys when there was a strained relationship. Hulk Hogan was involved in the steroid lawsuit against Vince McMahon in the early 90's then he (Hogan) left to work for his rival (Ted Turner/WCW). So did Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. He patched things up with Brett Hart after years and controversy regarding the Montreal Screwjob. Point is if it's GOOD FOR BUSINESS, Stephanie McMahon and Paul "Triple H" Lesveque will bring him back if he (Phil Brooks) wants too. I think he will make another run at wrestling whether it's in the WWE or another wrestling circuit.

You have so much guts to put your status on line

Excellent camera work with the mirror. Thumbs up camera guy!!

Great interview

You ladies sure are commenting on Ariel figure. Didn't know he was such a dude magnet.

So happy for this dude. Win or lose, I'm still a mark for Punk.

Great interview!! Punk is spot on!! The guy interviewing is brilliant also.

Great interview.

I gained alot of respect for CM Punk after this interview.

Cm Punk is definitely coming back to wrestling, and its AEW.

great interview

I miss seeing CM Punk in a pro wrestling ring, but wherever he is now I hope he is happy. His life his choice. Great interview.

I stopped watchin wrestling when it was still WWF. That said WAR PUNK

At least he had balls to get in cage .so many wrestlers wouldn’t do it

20:30 The start of him talking about if he is coming back to wrestling (if that is all you are here for). The interview as a whole is great tho

Honestly since his first interviews 2 years ago, I have always warmed to his authentic interviews, hope he wins Saturday.

I'll never believe he's out of WWE for good.

Phil is too serious. I get the impression from interviews from him over the last 4-5 years that he hasnt had much fun in general. just like a big ball of pissed off and hurt.

Cm punk looks like when he was in his wwe run from 2011-2012 but I miss the old cm punk who on,y had sideburns from 2013-2014

Losing is not an option, loses again

OMG thanks so much Ariel helwani finaly a cm punk interview

wow.. what an excellent interview.

Good interview

Maybe this is just the wrestling fan in me, but I gotta imagine deep down Punk still loves wrestling, but wrestling the way he knows it and remembers it. NJPW should come at him with a serious offer to fight Kenny Omega, the way they got Jericho. Punk can do what he wants when he wants with pro wrestling after his fight on Saturday. If he had a vindictive bone in his body, he could really stick it to WWE. If he legitimately showed up at NJPW and ROH for the occasional match/feud, I bet record numbers of people would tune in...

If this guy trains like he speaks, he can only get good results in the long run. Because everything he says is what you wish to hear from him, from a dude who shouldn't be in the UFC and knows it. I can only be inspired by that and wish him the best.

Did we get a 2019 interview for this?

As many WWE returns CM Punk will be the biggest ever, my heart will fill with so much joy I might even cry. UFC is cool but CM Punk belongs in wrestling... if only WWE company respected him.

I'm really pulling for cm punk this weekend although I hate the fact that he's mad married to my woman AJ Lee!!

Mr Punk dont Need WWE!

Love u from Italy Phil!!! Come back to the ring, we wanna see u!

Massive respect to Phil for getting back in the saddle and doing it again. To leave a world where he was king to restart takes massive balls and deserves respect. Robin Black had the best response to it as a guy who did something simular.

CM Punk will tko Mike Jackson. Ya heard it here first!

Sad that he lost all those years of wrestling...he was great at it. He got not just beat but embarrassed in his UFC fights...so he should retire or come back to wrestling...not WWE but ROH or NJPW.

Nice interview with Jon Hamm

wow he seem so focused

Hope he wins and calls out Rogan