CM Punk fires back at Kevin Nash with irony during a WWE live event

CM Punk is not exactly known for letting criticism slide, and his appearance at a WWE live event in Fort Myers once again proved it. In a more relaxed environment than the weekly television show, the heavyweight world champion seized the moment to send a direct message, loaded with irony, to Kevin Nash.

The scene unfolded just before his match against Bronson Reed. Punk toyed with the audience for several seconds, teasing about taking off his shirt over and over again. When he finally did, the revelation was clear: he was wearing another shirt underneath, in a response as simple as it was effective to Nash's comments made days earlier.

The gesture was not random. It came as a direct reply to the harsh criticisms Nash had voiced on his podcast Kliq This, openly questioning Punk's physical condition and performance after his appearance on Raw.

If you are the WWE heavyweight champion and you wrestle with a shirt on... not good. His punches look slow. He looks slow. I think it's time. I think he's done. I think Bron should beat him.

Beyond the indirect exchange, the moment comes at a crucial point. Punk will defend the Heavyweight World Championship against Bron Breakker on the first Raw of 2026, a match that will mark the beginning of the road to WrestleMania and is already sparking debate about whether Punk is still at the level demanded by the role.

In Fort Myers, he not only defended his status against Bronson Reed; he also made it clear that, as long as he has something to prove, CM Punk will continue to respond in his own way. With sarcasm, with attitude... and, if necessary, with an extra shirt.