CM Punk Defends Jey Uso from Online Criticism

CM Punk, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, came to the defense of fellow wrestler Jey Uso during a recent radio interview, highlighting the stark contrast between enthusiastic live crowds and harsh online criticism.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio on January 7, 2026, Punk described Uso as a prime example of how internet commentary often fails to reflect a performer's true popularity. "I use Jey Uso as the number one shining example," Punk said. "Jey Uso, in every arena, like, I'm battling with John Cena and Jey Uso as who sells more t-shirts on any given night. Everybody is going crazy for his music. They're yeeting, they want him to run it back. This dude can go on TV for ten minutes and just yeet."

Punk contrasted this with the negativity prevalent on social media and wrestling forums. "But then if you went on the internet, 'Oh, he's the worst wrestler alive.' Is he, or are you just extremely hyperbolic?" he remarked. "Everything nowadays, 'This is the best thing ever. This is the worst thing ever. I don't like this, so you have to not like it too.' It's really just like, like what you like. Champion that. I try to stay away from the negativity."