Joe Rogan and WWE\u2019s Undertaker break down why CM Punk failed with UFC YouTube\/Joe Rogan\/Wikimedia CommonsWWE legend The Undertaker had an incredible chat with Joe Rogan on the JRE Experience podcast and even provided some input on why fellow wrestler CM Punk failed when he made the jump to UFC. Mark Calaway, better known by his stage name, The Undertaker, has been a massive fan of mixed martial arts. His wrestling style was often compared to that of MMA, having coined the nickname of being the best pure striker in the business. A number of wrestlers working for Vince McMahon\u2019s company have also tried their hand, switching the squared circle for the octagon. Only a few have made a success out of it, though, with the likes of Brock Lesnar and Jack Swagger (real name Jacob Hager) two of the standouts. After discussing some of the ins and outs of the business, Joe Rogan inquired about what Phillip \u2018CM Punk\u2019 Brooks was up to in a chat with the Phenom. Both had opinions on the crossover as well, after seeing Punk defeated both times in the UFC. Undertaker on CM Punk\u2019s switch from WWE to UFC \u201cGod, that was a crazy gamble for him to fight,\u201d Rogan said, referring to his appearances in UFC. \u201cI\u2019m not real close with him, I mean we got along. I didn\u2019t understand it,\u201d Undertaker replied. \u201cHe had an issue [with WWE] and sometimes people need a new challenge.\u201d As Taker said, CM Punk was a top guy for WWE before his departure. While he didn\u2019t delve into the drama surrounding his decision to leave, it\u2019s been well documented that his issues were in regards to injuries, his status in the company and payment. \u201cI don\u2019t know enough, because I was around enough at that time, but I don\u2019t know that he had enough background. It was late in the game for him to make that transition [to MMA],\u201d he added. \u201cIt was easier for Brock [Lesnar]. Brock had that strong wrestling pedigree.\u201d Rogan on CM Punk After hearing out the thoughts of Undertaker, Rogan chimed in with an easy comparison \u2013 Brock Lesnar. \u201cBrock\u2019s also a crazy athlete!\u201d he said, probably thinking back to him winning the UFC Heavyweight title. \u201cYou see his combine numbers? Bananas.\u201d \u201cHe\u2019s one of those guys that define\u2026 he was 260 pounds, but his shot was like a 160. You can\u2019t believe someone of his size can move the way he can move. He\u2019s a freak,\u201d Callaway elaborated. \u201cI mean, for Punk, if he just wanted the challenge, good for him. I mean, he tested it.\u201d (Segment begins at 2:33:00) Rogan seemed to agree. \u201cI think that\u2019s what it was. He fought Mickie Gall and it didn\u2019t work. Then he fought Michael Jackson, another guy afterward who was a pretty solid striker\u2026 but he wasn\u2019t put in there with someone who was going to kick his off head into the fifth row. It was a good fight for him, but not really.\u201d While the two believe that CM Punk got good money out of it, being deep in his 30s made the transition awkward. According to Rogan, he did it the wrong way and should have had some amateur fights under his belt before going to UFC. Hopefully, more people take Rogan\u2019s advice before they try their luck in mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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