CM Punk Should NOT Be World Champion? Former WWE Star Drops Explosive Take Before Huge Title Match
Tyrus isn’t holding back on WWE — especially when it comes to CM Punk’s World Title hopes. Speaking on TMZ Inside The Ropes, the former WWE and NWA star revealed he still tunes in to watch his friends but believes Punk winning the title tonight would be a major mistake.
Ahead of Punk vs. Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Tyrus openly backed Uso, arguing it’s time WWE crowns a new generation of stars instead of relying on legends.
Tyrus Praises His WWE Friends — And Clowns Ryback
Tyrus says he keeps up with WWE mainly to watch familiar faces:
“I watch my buddies… Tanga Loa, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes.”
He recalled working with Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan, calling them “sarcastic troublemakers,” and even joked about crushing apples just to mess with Ryback backstage.
Why He Thinks Jey Uso Needs the World Title
Tyrus believes Jey Uso winning is more than just a feel-good story — it’s necessary:
“He should have that title. The more people hate it, the better it is for business.”
He even revealed his son’s baseball team calls themselves “Team Yeet,” showing how deep Uso’s momentum runs beyond WWE.
CM Punk Shouldn’t Win? Tyrus Says It’s Time to Build the Future
Despite respecting Punk, Tyrus insists the veteran shouldn’t be chasing world titles anymore:
“There comes a point when it’s the other guy’s time. Punk should be getting the young guys ready.”
He compared Punk’s role to Chris Jericho’s in AEW — elevating new talent instead of holding belts.
Tyrus Rejects Long Title Reigns
Tyrus also took a shot at long-term champions like Hogan and Flair, saying long reigns stall growth:
“The legends need to help build new legends… When guys hold the belt too long, fans stop believing.”
For him, wrestling needs fresh faces at the top — and Jey Uso is that guy.
Bottom Line
Tyrus is firmly in the Jey Uso > CM Punk camp.
Tonight could be a turning point — either WWE crowns a new star or stays with a proven name.
And according to Tyrus, choosing Punk would be a huge mistake.
