Paul Levesque recently shed light on his previously contentious relationship with CM Punk during an appearance on the High Performance podcast. The WWE executive identified communication issues as the primary factor behind their past professional conflicts.
Most of our disagreements came from lack of communication.
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He revealed that while serving as an intermediary between Punk and WWE’s creative team, Punk viewed him as an adversary rather than a facilitator, creating friction in their working relationship.
The tension between the two was public knowledge before Punk left WWE in 2014, with Punk openly criticizing Levesque in various media interviews. When asked if their communication had completely deteriorated during that period, Levesque confirmed:
In a way. There was an antipathy, but all because of miscommunication.
Since Punk’s return to WWE in 2023, both men have displayed mutual respect in their professional interactions, suggesting they’ve moved past their previous issues. The podcast conversation offers fans insight into how backstage perceptions can impact professional relationships within the wrestling industry.
