WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has offered high praise for CM Punk’s recent physical transformation, noting that the previous WWE Champion appears to have made major improvements during his time away from the ring.
Speaking on the newest episode of his “Kliq This” podcast, Nash discussed recent photos of Punk circulating online and credited the veteran star for committing to each his training and nutrition. Based on Nash, many wrestlers struggle to keep up proper diets while continually traveling, making it difficult to maximise their physical condition. He said,
“He’s not the primary one to take downtime. There are pictures of Punk online, within the gym and stuff, and folks taking pictures of Punk online. He looks good. He got with that trainer for WrestleMania, and he’s dialed in his training and definitely dialed in his weight-reduction plan. What everybody finds out is that we so undereat. I guarantee you Phil was undereating, probably by 1,000 calories. I’ve been home and been capable of eat and despite the fact that I’ve only placed on 4 kilos, having the ability to eat and having the ability to train is large. He’s making bank, so he can take some time without work.”
The comments represent a notable shift in tone from Nash, who had previously been critical of Punk’s appearance and in-ring performances. During a past episode of Kliq This, Nash took aim at Punk for wrestling in a t-shirt and questioned whether he still had what it took to compete at the very best level. He said,
“I watched Punk within the predominant event of that match last Monday (December 24, 2025). Primary, when you’re the heavyweight champion of the WWE and also you wrestle in a t-shirt, ouch! Number two, his punches look really slow. He looks slow. I believe he’s done.”
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