CM Punk criticized Elon Musk for his controversial hand gesture at the inauguration in January during an episode of The Ringer Wrestling Show.Punk advised young WWE stars to not make excuses when public figures engage in such actions and to be true to themselves.Punk mentioned that despite WWE trying to sign him for a five-year deal, he is considering his options due to physical limitations.CM Punk signed with AEW for two years in 2021 and made a temporary return to WWE during the Survivor Series 2023.