CM Punk on Ronda Rousey’s MMA return: ‘We’re gonna find out if she’s still got it’
CM Punk shared his thoughts on the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight during a recent interview.
While speaking with TalkSport, Punk was asked whether he feels Rousey still “has it” as she prepares for her first fight in nearly a decade.
Punk responded:
“I think it’s great. We’re gonna find out if she’s still got it. I think fighting at an older age, trust me, I am an expert on this. It’s not the easiest thing to do, but she’s fighting somebody who is age comparable, who also has had a long layoff. Both big names, both big superstars. I think people are gonna tune in to watch this, and I know I will.”
Rousey vs. Carano is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event is being promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and will air live on Netflix.
Up next, Punk is scheduled to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber on February 28 at the United Center in Chicago. He is then scheduled to face Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 42.
Punk’s full interview with TalkSport is embedded below. The video is queued to his comments about Rousey vs. Carano.
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