CM Punk Rejects Retirement Talks Ahead of WWE Wrestlepalooza

CM Punk has emphatically stated that he will retire from professional wrestling only when he chooses, emphasizing that he still has "work to be done" and warning critics to "shut the f**k up." Despite acknowledging on the Pardon My Take podcast that retirement is "looming" at age 46, Punk is focused on living in the moment and continuing his wrestling career on his own terms. Recently released from AEW, Punk has returned to WWE and is scheduled to compete at the inaugural WWE Wrestlepalooza event alongside his wife, AJ Lee, who is making her in-ring return since retiring in 2015. In addition to his sharp responses to fans questioning his retirement, Punk reflected on lessons learned from Paul Heyman about standing up for oneself and shared insights into his career and inspirations during a GQ video segment. Punk's determination to control the narrative around his legacy and career end remains clear as he pursues new championship opportunities and high-profile matches.