In a recent interview with Buzzfeed Celeb, Dave Bautista praised CM Punk for his acting potential, stating that Punk is often overlooked as an actor. Bautista expressed a desire to collaborate with Punk, highlighting his passion for acting while noting that Punk's commitment to wrestling may hinder his full immersion in an acting career. Punk, who has appeared in several films and TV shows, including Heels, has been pursuing wrestling since returning to the ring in 2021 but recently signed with Paradigm Talent Agency, indicating a willingness to revisit acting. Bautista's comments come as he promotes his latest film, The Killer's Game, which features WWE star Drew McIntyre. The two have a friendly rapport, despite McIntyre's ongoing rivalry with Punk in WWE. Bautista believes that until Punk shifts his focus from wrestling, he may not reach his full acting potential.