CM Punk is finally learning where the person Phil Brooks and famous pro wrestling character begin and end — creating a character even more compelling than his younger self. That’s what longtime friend and former on-screen manager Paul Heyman has seen since Punk returned to WWE in November 2023 after a decade away from the company and a seven-year absence from pro wrestling.

WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman didn't mince words when asked about the notion of being recognized as "one of" the all-time greats of wrestling.