CM Punk has set a timeline for his wrestling retirement, revealing he plans to hang up his boots when he turns 50 years old. The announcement gives the WWE star approximately three years left in the ring.
In an interview with CinemaBlend’s Mick Joest ahead of his new film Night Patrol, Punk discussed his future in professional wrestling following John Cena’s recent retirement. The 47-year-old reflected on how his perspective on age has evolved throughout his career.
When I was 15, if you asked me if I’d be wrestling when I was 40, I would tell you ‘No, that’s crazy. 40 is so old.’ I’m 47, and I don’t feel old yet,” Punk explained. “Terry Funk wrestled for a long time, Ric Flair wrestled for a long time. I mean, there’s luchadors that are like in their 70s that are still doing it. Do I want to be doing that? Probably not.
Punk made his intentions clear when discussing his exit strategy:
I would estimate probably the big 50 is when I should maybe gracefully bow out. Knock on wood, if nothing else horrible happens.
The self-proclaimed “Best In The World” is still at the top of his game as the reigning WWE World Heavyweight champion.