Dave Bautista reacts to old-friend CM Punk signing major deal outside of WWE and opening doors for f

July 2024 · 3 minute read

Dave Bautista is one of the few WWE wrestlers who made it big in Hollywood, along with legends like John Cena and The Rock. Now, he’s about to be joined by another wrestler, signing with a talent agency called Paradigm. That wrestler is none other than CM Punk, who is looking forward to making his mark in the entertainment industry. The Animal expressed his excitement on social media.

After The Best in the World took to Instagram and shared the news of his signing a major deal outside WWE, no one was happier than Dave Bautista. He has joined forces with Paradigm for representation in all areas, particularly gaining some roles in movies and TV series. CM Punk has already worked in series like Mayans M.C. and Heels.

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The relationship between Bautista and Punk goes way back, as The Animal openly expressed his love for the latter in several interviews. Both are also very good friends in real life. Speaking of shifting paradigms, Tiffany Stratton recently expressed her aspiration to become a Hollywood star by the time she turns 30. The news circulated that she had also signed with the same agency to manage all of her business affairs.

The former World Heavyweight Champion made his last WWE appearance at WrestleMania 35 in a losing effort against Triple H. He is currently reveling in the overwhelming success of Dune: Part 2. Meanwhile, Punk is in the process of recuperating from a triceps injury sustained during the Royal Rumble. Although he is not yet cleared to wrestle, he could play an important role in Drew McIntyre‘s title match at Clash at the Castle PLE.

AJ Lee supported his wrestling “Daughter”, Roxanne Perez after an argument with CM Punk

Since his return to WWE, CM Punk has been sharing his valuable knowledge with the young superstars in NXT. However, NXT Women’s Champion, Roxanne Perez had no interest in listening to advice after she retained her title against Jordynne Grace at NXT Battleground PLE. Now, it looks like The Second City Saint’s wife, AJ Lee, is on her side as well.

When the former Divas Champion shared a post on X, The Prodigy replied to her, explaining why she referred to Punk as a hypocrite. However, many fans found Lee’s reaction surprising when she chose to support her instead of her husband. The 37-year-old star stated that she loved her “daughters,” with Cora Jade being the other daughter, and said she would even fight Punk for them.

omg haha i love my daughters ill fight him for you 
AJ Lee on X

omg haha i love my daughters ill fight him for you

— AJ Mendez (@TheAJMendez) June 11, 2024

Following the veteran’s return to the Stamford-based company after a decade, many fans expected her to make a return as well. Recently, she congratulated Punk for signing with Paradigm. The former world champion revealed he signed with the agency because Lee said he looked good.

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