CM Punk responded to criticism by copying John Cena’s “Doctor of Thuganomics” gimmick during this week’s episode of SmackDown in Saudi Arabia.
Punk targeted Cena, calling him hypocritical for wrestling in Saudi Arabia despite criticizing the country earlier. Punk took shots at Cena’s character, referencing his bald spot and past criticisms of other wrestlers.
The response to Punk’s promo was mixed, with some fans praising his confidence and others criticizing his copycat gimmick. Despite this, Punk ended the show on a high note, receiving cheers from the live audience in Saudi Arabia.
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