Say what you might about the WWE, but one thing is for sure: it’s wrestlers are incredibly well trained in the art of speechifying. After losing his MMA debut at UFC 203 on Saturday night, pro-wrestling legend CM Punk gave an inspirational monologue for the ages.
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Following the weeks of hype leading up to the welterweight fight, Punk survived less than three minutes into the first round before being submitted by 24-year-old Mickey Gall.
Punk remained eloquent in his emotional post-fight press conference, especially when addressing a question regarding the support he receives from his wife, former pro wrestler AJ Lee.
Despite being disappointed with the outcome, the 37-year-old walked away from the fight with a $500,000 purse (compared to $30,000 for Gall).
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While Punk’s MMA chops clearly need seasoning, his promotional and speaking skills already rank among the UFC’s best ever. Only fellow WWE-crossover Brock Lesnar, and supremely-confident Conor McGregor can command a crowd as capably as the 37-year-old.
Punk’s speech from the octagon in Cleveland was so polished, it seemed as if it had been lifted from the pages of a movie script. If an MMA-themed remake of Any Given Sunday is ever made (perhaps, Any Given Saturday?), the producers know who to get to play Al Pacino’s part…
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