CM Punk’s Night Patrol experience turned intense during filming after an accident left his co-star on edge, leading to a tense but unforgettable memory. Rapper Freddie Gibbs recounted the unnerving event at the movie’s premiere in Los Angeles, revealing how an on-set mishap with the World Heavyweight Champion escalated his own anxiety while highlighting the unpredictable side of professional wrestling.
Unsettling On-Set Incident During Night Patrol
Night Patrol, set against the backdrop of the Los Angeles Police Department’s battle with vampires, brought together a diverse cast, including CM Punk, Freddie Gibbs, Nicki Micheaux, RJ Cyler, Nick Gillie, and director Ryan Pros. During the shoot, Gibbs accidentally injured Punk while performing a fight scene. Describing the episode, Gibbs admitted that he believed Punk was truly upset after the incident and spent an hour apprehensively navigating the set.
At the January 8, 2026 Los Angeles premiere, Gibbs shared the tense details:
“My favorite moment on set? Well, it was a scary moment. For real. I’m going to tell the truth. I ain’t even told nobody this sh** yet. I thought that CM Punk was mad at me, for real. So, like, for an hour, I was walking around that motherf***** like, Hey, there might be a real fighting with this motherf*****. With a wrestler. That ain’t… Yeah, I’m not gonna win this sh**. But we did the scene where I had to, like, shoot him when he was trying to get into the apartment. I had the gun, and I swung that sh** up, like, you remember? And it cut his hand, for real. It was like, cut! And he walked away like, f***** you. I was like… I said, damn, this motherf***** got injured, for real, and it’s my fault. He gonna f***** me up, so, you know. Yeah, and he’s strong as f*****, for real. I was like, yeah, that’s WWF, f*****. That ain’t fake. But, uh… That was probably my most memorable part of the shoot. You know what I mean? That day I was scared as f*****. It was cool, though, man. It was a great time.”
Gibbs’s candid and raw language underscored both his apprehension of confronting a legendary wrestler off-script and his ultimate appreciation for the authenticity and thrill that the accident brought to his first film with CM Punk. Despite the injury, Punk’s professionalism prevailed and the mishap became Gibbs’s most prominent filming memory.
Film Release and Cast Spotlight
Night Patrol, centering on officers defending Los Angeles from a vampire outbreak, will officially debut on January 16, 2026. Alongside CM Punk, the film features Nicki Micheaux, RJ Cyler, and Nick Gillie, under the direction of Ryan Pros. The movie’s mix of suspense, supernatural threat, and physical action provides a fitting stage for dramatic and, at times, hazardous interactions behind the scenes. The anticipation surrounding the movie reflects both the film’s genre appeal and the star-studded ensemble’s dynamic, especially given the added intrigue of the CM Punk Night Patrol experience shared by Gibbs at the premiere.
CM Punk’s Recent WWE Triumph Adds to His Momentum
CM Punk, who holds the title of World Heavyweight Champion, has continued to build his legacy inside and outside the ring. During RAW’s first anniversary on Netflix, Punk defended his championship against Bron Breakker. The match was marked by attempts at interference from Bronson Reed, Austin Theory, and Logan Paul, countered by interventions from Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta. Despite Breakker’s physical dominance as The Dog of WWE, Punk demonstrated resilience and control throughout the bout.
Breakker attempted to use Punk’s signature move, the GTS, but Punk reversed the hold, applying an STF reminiscent of his rival John Cena’s favored submission. The final exchange saw Breakker launch a rapid Spear, which Punk blocked with a decisive knee strike before finishing the match with a GTS, securing his title. As fans look forward to the rest of 2026, the path remains open for Punk—known as the Second City Saint—to continue his run at the top of WWE, with the CM Punk Night Patrol experience only adding to his legend both as an entertainer and as a formidable competitor.
The real-life unpredictability, whether on a movie set among fellow actors like Freddie Gibbs and Nicki Micheaux or in the high-stakes environment of WWE, cements CM Punk’s reputation as an intense, passionate figure in both sports and entertainment. Night Patrol’s premiere and coming release ensure that fans and newcomers alike will have more to witness from Punk, the Los Angeles-based supernatural thriller, and the colorful cast involved.
#Exclusive 😭 Freddie Gibbs and CM Punk didn't hold back on their stunts filming their vampire film "Night Patrol" as the "Alfredo" rapper accidentally made the WWE legend spill blood! https://t.co/NPMUwMyCuL pic.twitter.com/O9eUX1aDOR
— TMZ (@TMZ) January 9, 2026
