‘F***ing frustrating’ – CM Punk gives update on injury and is ‘learning how to walk again’

ALL ELITE WRESTLING world champion CM Punk has revealed his “f***ing frustration” while providing an update on his injury.

The 43-year-old shot to superstardom with rivals WWE between 2005 before a fall-out with Vince McMahon and the company led to his departure in 2014.

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He then attempted to embark on a career in the UFC, but he was brutally beaten twice in his two fights inside the octagon, although the second to Mike Jackson was later ruled a non-contest due to his rival testing positive for marijuahna in 2018.

Punk, real name Phil Brooks, then made a shocking return to wrestling last year with AEW.

He embarked on a stunning run of victories that resulted in him beating ‘Hangman’ Adam Page at May’s Double or Nothing to become AEW world champion.

However, the veteran was soon brought back down to earth with a bump as he announced on the June 3 edition of Rampage that he needed to undergo surgery for an injury.

AEW chief Tony Khan decided that instead of Punk relinquishing his title, an interim champion would be crowned in his absence, which Jon Moxley has subsequently gone on to claim.

Now ex-WWE champ Punk has provided his fans with an update on his condition during an interview with Skewed and Reviewed Gareth Von Kallenbach at the San Diego Comic-Con.

And he revealed that he has been “learning how to walk again” as he plots his comeback to the ring.

He said: “It’s just, it’s a s***ty injury you know, not being able to walk and like my entire calf on that side kind of shut down so learning how to walk again is f***ing frustrating.

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“But I’m better than I was yesterday, I’ll be better tomorrow, and hopefully I’ll see everybody soon.”

Meanwhile, AEW owner Khan addressed Punk’s status over the weekend, saying: “I know he’s doing well in his recovery. He’s not behind in his recovery.

“I wouldn’t want to step on anything but I haven’t spoken to him since he did the [San Diego Comic-Con] panel. But he’s on track and we look forward to a great unification match when he’s back, whoever the interim champion is.”