Maria Kanellis on CM Punk Leaving WWE

Former WWE Diva and current Ring of Honor star Maria Kanellis recently made an appearance on “The Joe Cronin Show.”

During the interview, Kanellis discussed CM Punk’s departure from World Wrestling Entertainment in 2014 and his decision to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

“Did I think he would leave WWE that way? I had a hunch,” Kanellis said.

“He’s a very strong person. When you beat someone up that long without some humanity, it takes a toll. I did that schedule but not like he did. Your body gets beat up. People who want to criticize him, try it for one weekend.”

She also discussed Punk trying to grab endorsement deals for himself and there being double standards within WWE.

“Some people’s voices get heard more than others, just like any business. A lot of it has to do with timing. Right place, right time and it’s yours. I think it happens a lot, just like anywhere else.”

Kanellis and Punk had previously been in a relationship several years ago. She’s currently married to and managing ROH star Mike Bennett.

Editor’s Note

Not the most in-depth take, but Maria brings up a valid point in terms of the schedule WWE superstars work and how it can take its toll after a while. 

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