Kevin Nash, a WWE Hall of Famer, has expressed doubts about CM Punk’s ability to remain World Heavyweight Champion, suggesting that after his recent performances, Punk is no longer at his peak. The comments come as speculation grows about Punk’s future with the title and the possibility of him losing it soon, especially with Bron Breakker and potential contenders like Gunther being discussed within WWE circles.
Kevin Nash Offers Candid Assessment of CM Punk’s Reign
During his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash shared his changed perspective on CM Punk’s time as World Heavyweight Champion. Previously, Nash had advocated for Punk to retain his championship over Bron Breakker at WWE RAW’s anniversary episode on Netflix on January 5, even suggesting that Punk should go on to help elevate Breakker at WrestleMania 42. However, after watching Punk in the main event on last week’s RAW, Nash changed his tune.
Nash raised concerns about Punk’s physical presence and ring performance, stating that he appeared slower and less dynamic during the match. Nash notably remarked on Punk wrestling in a t-shirt and criticized the pace of his offense, specifically mentioning the sluggishness of Punk’s punches. After observing these issues, Nash proposed that Bron Breakker should claim the championship from Punk sooner rather than later.
“I watched Punk in the main event of that match last Monday. Number one, if you’re the heavyweight champion of the WWE and you wrestle in a t-shirt, ouch! Number two, his punches look really slow. He looks slow. I think he’s done. I think Bron should beat him.”
– Kevin Nash, WWE Hall of Famer
This viewpoint marks a reversal for Nash, who had once argued that it would be premature for Punk to lose the title at this stage. The shift signals a level of concern not only about Punk’s in-ring abilities but also the direction of the World Heavyweight Championship storyline heading into the new year.
Tommy Dreamer Suggests Gunther as a Strong Challenger for Punk
Elsewhere in the wrestling industry, other legends are weighing in on CM Punk’s future competition. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Tommy Dreamer discussed the importance of strong championship contenders and proposed Gunther as the ideal next opponent for Punk. Dreamer emphasized the prestige of pursuing the World Heavyweight Championship and cited the need for Punk to have a credible adversary to elevate his title reign.
“Everyone in WWE should want to be world champion. Whether you’re looking at the Cody Rhodes side, everybody in WWE should want to be the world champion,”
Tommy Dreamer, WWE and ECW Legend
Dreamer further elaborated on how Gunther has emerged as a top candidate for this role in light of recent developments, particularly following John Cena’s departure from active storylines.
“And for everybody and I’m not saying your opinion is wrong but how I looked at the whole Gunther, John Cena thing, I looked at it many, many different ways.”
– Tommy Dreamer, WWE and ECW Legend
He backed his stance by pointing to Gunther’s growing heat with audiences over the past few weeks, crediting this momentum as evidence of Gunther’s readiness to step up as a legitimate challenger. Dreamer’s take suggests that a feud between Punk and Gunther would be a major storyline, offering both high stakes and considerable interest for WWE fans.
“Here’s my end result: John Cena is no longer, and Gunther is. That’s why I felt it was the perfect call for John Cena to go out the way he did. When you watch now, two weeks in a row, that call is being solidified because Gunther’s getting more and more heat. If we’re teasing a CM Punk–Gunther, what a big road that CM Punk has to go up against.”
– Tommy Dreamer, WWE and ECW Legend
What the Future Holds for the World Heavyweight Championship Picture
As WWE prepares for its milestone RAW on Netflix and continues to build toward WrestleMania 42, the fate of CM Punk as World Heavyweight Champion remains highly debated. Veteran voices like Kevin Nash and Tommy Dreamer offering brutally honest opinions only intensify speculation. With Bron Breakker positioned as a possible challenger for January 5 and Gunther rising as a formidable future opponent, the World Heavyweight Championship narrative is clearly set for significant turns. Fans and insiders alike will be watching closely to see whether Nash’s prediction rings true and if Punk can prove his doubters wrong, or if a new era is about to begin in WWE’s championship scene.
