Earlier this week, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash criticized CM Punk’s performance during the main event of WWE Raw on December 22, where Punk teamed up with Rey Mysterio against Bronson Reed and Austin Theory. Nash expressed disappointment, pointing out Punk’s “squirming around” in the ring and wrestling while wearing a T-shirt as the world heavyweight champion, suggesting that Punk’s reputation as the “best in the world” might be fading. While some fans agreed that Punk’s in-ring skills have declined, Punk responded humorously to Nash’s remarks during his match against Bronson Reed on WWE’s Live Holiday Tour. Throughout the match, Punk teased removing his shirt multiple times, ultimately ripping it open only to reveal he was wearing the same shirt underneath, playfully trolling Nash.
Nash also believes Punk should lose the World Heavyweight Championship to Bron Breaker during their title match on the first WWE Raw of 2026. That episode will also feature other key championship bouts, including Becky Lynch’s attempt to regain the Women’s Intercontinental Championship from Maxine Dupri, and a tag team challenge from Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY against the current women’s tag team champions, the Kabuki Warriors.
Fan Take: This back-and-forth between Kevin Nash and CM Punk adds an intriguing layer of drama to WWE’s narrative, keeping fans engaged not just with the matches but the personalities involved. Punk’s clever comeback shows he’s still sharp on the mic, and the upcoming title matches suggest an exciting start to the new year for WWE, potentially shaking up the championship landscape.
