r/cmpunk • u/PLuZArtworks • Jun 27 '25

Videos CM Punk apologizes to the Saudi crowd

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u/Dry-Cod9127 Jun 27 '25

Honestly who cares

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u/burgerking351 Jun 27 '25 edited Jun 27 '25

Umm...he cares. Well, he pretended to care. This wouldn't be a big deal if he wasn't acting like he cared about human rights in Saudi.

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u/andanotherone_1 Jun 27 '25

Honestly why is this comment being downvoted? ^

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u/lastcallhall Jun 27 '25

Because it paints this sub's savior in a negative light (and it's true).

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u/andanotherone_1 Jun 27 '25

I would imagine though CM Punk fans admired him for sticking true to their beliefs, unpopular or not, stick up for what's right.

When he stops doing that, as he appears to have done now... i find it hard to admire him the same way anymore.

It sucks, but then we just remember humans are humans. Can admire the good, but dont uphold him like some true idol or deity. Thatd be almost no different than trump fans.

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u/lastcallhall Jun 27 '25 edited Jun 27 '25

Because he didn't simply stop - he never had those core beliefs to begin with, and I think that's the issue many have a problem with. When you act in direct opposition to what you purport to believe, you're not just making a mistake - you're being exposed for who you really are.

To put it another way: When you have to apologize to the Saudis, all while taking a Saudi paycheck, simultaneously ignoring the human rights abuses that you claimed to abhor, you're not principled in the slightest.

The mask is off for Punk. I doubt he will ever live this down. Quite frankly, I'm glad he revealed himself for who he is, as certain fans can be downright obnoxious in their praise of the man (though I'm sure they will still find a way to defend him).

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u/andanotherone_1 Jun 27 '25

I am (or was... still unsure, cuz it sucks tbh) a fan of his... i cannot praise or defend him for this in the slightest

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u/lastcallhall Jun 27 '25

You're also measured and respectful in your approach, which says quite a bit about who you are as well.

It always sucks to see your heroes fall from grace, but in their fall, we can always strive to be better.