CM Punk draws heavily from his UFC experience to elevate WWE’s production quality. During an ESPN interview with Daniel Cormier, he detailed specific MMA influences he incorporates.
“I look at different things, I watch Bruce Buffer… I watch how he moves in the cage,” Punk explained. He studies UFC’s backstage operations and commentator dynamics for WWE adaptation.
The Second City Saint believes combat sports’ authenticity can enhance wrestling’s presentation. “We can 100% apply that to our world… ours is the real make-believe world,” he noted.
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Punk particularly values UFC’s post-fight interview approach. He suggested WWE could benefit from similar raw, immediate reactions after matches.
From camera work to performer interactions, Punk actively implements MMA elements. His unique perspective bridges both sports’ production styles for a more visceral WWE product.
“I see stuff like that all the time. And I try to bring that over,” Punk emphasized regarding UFC’s behind-the-scenes details. This cross-sport analysis shapes his current WWE run.
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