AEW star CM Punk opens up about his connection with fans × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout AEW News Don t necessarily enjoy being a good guy - AEW star CM Punk opens up about his connection with fans By Saunak Nag Modified 04 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share CM Punk is currently signed to AEW. Former WWE Superstar and current AEW World Champion CM Punk believes he shares a "special connection" with fans. He has portrayed a villainous character in WWE as the leader of the Straight Edge Society and New Nexus. Punk is currently a face in AEW but prefers being a heel. Irrespective of his character, he is one of the most beloved stars in the wrestling industry. Speaking to Screen Rant, the 43-year-old explained that his heel connection with the audience is remarkable. He also opined that portraying a heel is much easier than being a hero. "I think I have a currency with the audience just having been around for so long, coming from the Indies, going to the old WWF, and you know being around the block. Leaving, coming back after seven years, there's a connection that I have," Punk said. "I don't necessarily enjoy being a good guy. I feel like it's hard work. It's a lot easier to get people to dislike you. But I feel it would be wasteful to, as I said, discard this currency that I have with the audience because it is, I feel, a special connection." DTA Wrestling@DTAWrestling(7/25/11) On This Day years ago, CM Punk made a shocking return with the WWE Championship at the expense of John Cena on RAW! #WWE22(7/25/11) On This Day 1️⃣1️⃣ years ago, CM Punk made a shocking return with the WWE Championship at the expense of John Cena on RAW! #WWE https://t.co/lIPQEBEXkr CM Punk wants to have a good time with the audience The former world champion initially announced his first retirement in 2014. He returned to the squared circle in 2021 when he debuted for AEW on the First Dance special of Rampage. In the same interview with Screen Rant, Punk mentioned that every time he steps inside the ring, it feels like having a giant party with a bunch of friends. "You know, they're [Fans] chanting my name for seven years. I came back. They're still stoked about it. So I feel like every time I'm in the ring is special to me and I don't want to squander that, and I feel like it's just a giant party with a bunch of your friends, you know? I just want to have a good time with them," he added. Fiending For Followers @Fiend4FolIowsCM Punk met up with the crying CM Punk fan, this is why I love wrestling.101661197CM Punk met up with the crying CM Punk fan, this is why I love wrestling. https://t.co/PB1py5HsEd CM Punk is currently out of action due to a legitimate injury. He recently underwent successful surgery, but nothing has been confirmed about his return date yet. Do you prefer the AEW star as a heel or a face? Sound off in the comments below. A legend has pointed out the issue with the White Rabbit storyline here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Angana Roy × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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