Jeff Hardy reflected on his historic rivalry with CM Punk during a conversation with Chris Van Vliet, expressing interest in revisiting their memorable feud. Hardy acknowledged the lasting impact of their previous storylines, which continue to resonate with fans years later.
Their original rivalry centered around the World Heavyweight Championship in 2009, marking Hardy’s departure from WWE until his return in 2017. While both wrestlers briefly shared time in AEW during 2022, plans for a potential confrontation never materialized.
Hardy outlined his vision for a fresh take on their rivalry, suggesting a different dynamic with himself portraying an antagonistic character.
And yeah, the reality is, it could happen, man. Our feud—man, I still get so many compliments on that. People who are adults now come up to me, like, ‘Oh man, you and Punk, that feud was amazing.’
Bully Ray Projects Championship Run for CM Punk
During a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his thoughts on CM Punk’s trajectory heading into WrestleMania 41. Ray predicted championship success for Punk in the near future.
As of right now, I think [CM] Punk is going to have gold around his waist come WrestleMania. Maybe it’s just the way I look at things. After last night, if I’m Cody Rhodes, I don’t want CM Punk’s name anywhere near mine.
Ray identified Punk as a significant threat to Cody Rhodes’ position within WWE, suggesting potential developments in their dynamic leading up to WrestleMania 41.
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