CM Punk is 2-0 in All Elite Wrestling, and going for his third win Friday when he squares off against Daniel Garcia on “AEW: Rampage.”
Let that sink in for a moment. Because to this reporter, it’s still kind of insane that CM Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, is back in professional wrestling. So you can imagine the semi out-of-body experience it is to interview the legendary sports-entertainment figure, who so publicly swore off the business — and for the most part, the media — all those years ago.
Speaking of out-of-body, first things first: How does it feel to be in your body right now, Phil? Crossing 40 and attempting a mixed-martial arts career rarely *helps* the already crazy wear-and-tear on a wrestler’s body.