Controversial wrestling personality Vince Russo recently spoke to WrestleTalk TV about another lightning rod for controversy in CM Punk. Russo voiced his worried over Punk joining the UFC.
“There are two things that concern me,” Russo said. “I’m not a big UFC guy, but I’ve talked to enough guys in UFC. The two things that concern me are Punk’s age. He’s not going into UFC as a spring chicken, he’s in his late 30’s.”
Russo said even more than CM Punk’s age, he worries about the toll that pro wrestling took on his body. Since signing with WWE, Punk claims he’s healthy after sustaining a fractured skull, concussions, and a staph infection during his time in wrestling.
“Number two what I’m more concerned about is the injuries he sustained in the WWE,” Russo said. “You’re going to heal from injuries, but every time you bounce back, you’re a little less of yourself. He’s had so many injuries in the WWE, if he goes into the UFC against younger, healthier fighters, I’d be concerned.”
Russo goes on to say that he thinks if CM Punk had started MMA towards the beginning of his career the case may be different. He also wished Punk well in his MMA career. You can see WrestleTalk TV’s full video above.
