CJ Perry, known in WWE as Lana, recently opened up about a provocative photo posted by CM Punk that gained massive attention online. Speaking shortly after the Elimination Chamber event, Perry discussed the viral picture featuring Punk wearing nothing but his World Heavyweight Championship and his wife AJ Lee’s newly acquired Women’s Intercontinental title. Lana praised Punk’s promotional skills, likening him to WWE legend John Cena.
“I love it. Oh my god, I love that. S*x sells no matter what age you are and what gender you are. This is the thing, CM Punk sells tickets. CM Punk is one of the greatest promoters of all time with John Cena,”
Lana said. Her candid remarks came during an interview with TMZ’s Inside The Ring, where she reflected on how Punk’s approach resonates with fans and brings attention to WWE.
Lana Encourages Similar Boldness from Her Husband Rusev
When asked if she would be comfortable with her husband, fellow wrestler Rusev, sharing such a daring photo, Lana enthusiastically responded that she would welcome it. She revealed she often pushes Rusev to be bolder in his social media presence, even if he sometimes resists those ideas.
“Oh my god, I would love it. I’ve tried to push these things on Rusev all the time, but he doesn’t like these ideas always,”
she admitted, highlighting her admiration for Punk’s confidence and promotional flair.
AEW Star Reacts to Punk’s Viral WWE Photo
Punk’s sensual photo didn’t just spark conversations among WWE fans—it also caught the eye of other wrestling stars, including former AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa. Rosa responded with shocked emojis in the comments on Punk’s Instagram post, reflecting the surprise and buzz it created within the wrestling community.
At the time of the viral photo, CM Punk was fresh off defending his World Heavyweight Title successfully at Elimination Chamber and is set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42, making his promotional tactics even more relevant as the biggest event of the year approaches.
The Broader Impact of CM Punk’s Promotional Strategy
CM Punk’s provocative social media moment highlights his ongoing ability to engage audiences and create buzz around WWE programming, encouraging other wrestlers to reconsider how they promote themselves. Lana’s comments underscore a growing acceptance of edgier content in wrestling marketing, which could influence how stars build their personas ahead of WrestleMania.
As WWE’s biggest event draws near, Punk’s approach may signal a shift in how wrestlers use boldness and controversy to connect with fans and boost interest in their matches, potentially reshaping promotional strategies for future shows.
