Crossbody of Work Episode 81: CM Punk Part Three – Retirement & Return

Welcome to Crossbody of Work, a show where we break down a wrestler’s career through five of their biggest matches.

We’re back to wrap up our series on CM Punk. This episode starts during his 434-day WWE Championship reigns where we watch matches against Daniel Bryan and CM Punk. We also look at his eventual departure, including his last match in the 2014 Royal Rumble. Finally, we end at All Out and his return to wrestling in 2021. On top of all these matches, Evan & Javier also talk about: 

• Watto
• Turning heel on Florida, again
• Flash Thompson
• Getting roasted

And a lot more.

Listen to the podcast here, and check out the links to the matches below.

Match One:

CM Punk (c) vs Daniel Bryan – WWE Championship Match – Over the Limit 2012
Link to the match here.

Promo: Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God

Match Two:

CM Punk (c) vs The Rock – WWE Championship Match – Royal Rumble 2013
Link to the match here.

Match Three:

CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar – No Disqualification Match – Summerslam 2013
Link to the match here.

Match Four:

CM Punk in the 2014 Royal Rumble, entering from #1
Link to the match here.

Match Five:

CM Punk vs Darby Allin – AEW All Out 2021
Link to the match here.

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