WWE news: Why CM Punk will never return to wrestling full time after UFC losses - Jim Ross
CM PUNK will never make a full-time return to professional wrestling because he has nothing left to prove, claims Jim Ross.
CM Punk defeated by Mike Jackson in brutal UFC 225 clash
According to Wrestling Inc, JR said during The Jim Ross Report that Punk (real name Phil Brooks) has given everything to the wrestling world and doesn’t owe the fans anything.
The WWE Hall of Famer also suggested that the six-time world champion has a lot of other gifts and believes he would make a great broadcaster.
The legendary commentator said: “I don't see Punk ever, ever being full time for any [pro] wrestling company again. See what I did there, a little Chris Jericho thing?
"At this stage in [Punk's] life and his recent experiences in the pro wrestling biz, plus, he's not in a cash-strapped situation.
I don't see Punk ever, ever being full time for any [pro] wrestling company again
“He [has] got nothing left to prove. He doesn't owe the wrestling fans anything. He [has] given it all to you. What more do you want? How many more years?
“So he [has] got a lot of marketable skills, Phil Brooks. I think he'd be a great broadcaster in many areas. He [has] got a lot of interests.”
CM Punk was defeated by Mike Jackson via unanimous decision in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois at UFC 225.
That setback piled up his MMA misery as he also suffered a humbling UFC 203 loss to Mickey Gall who submitted him in two minutes and 18 seconds two years ago.
JR insists that the 39-year-old should retire from the sport as his age and skill set can’t get him far enough at this stage.
The former voice of RAW added: “Hey, the guy lost a unanimous decision. He went three rounds against Mike Jackson.
“I don't know how much Jackson celebrated himself there. He didn't impress Dana White and it looks like, according to what White has said, this was likely CM Punk's last UFC fight.
“I hope Dana's right. I hope that's an accurate prediction. Hey look, I love CM Punk's willingness to try something new, boldly try something new, compete on an entirely different canvas.
“But let's be honest - at his age and skill set, I hope that Phil Brooks will look elsewhere for a new challenge."
CM Punk is one of the greatest wrestling legends and his popularity is still sky high within the WWE Universe as fans still chant his name in various events.