CM Punk recalls bringing Jon Bernthal backstage just to tell him how much he enjoys his portrayal of The Punisher:
“Jon Bernthal was there [at John Cena’s final show], and I never do this. He was sitting in the front row and I grabbed somebody from the back and I said, ‘Go get that man and bring him back here because I just want to tell him I think he’s awesome.’
They brought him back. There he is and I was just like, ‘I’m sorry, please enjoy the show, didn’t mean to interrupt you. Huge comic book nerd. I have watched every single iteration of The Punisher try to make it to the big screen and the small screen, and I’ve watched them all fail spectacularly. You nailed it. Thank you. Super awesome what you put into the character.’
He was very appreciative of that. I think it’s important to tell people that you appreciate their art, and I appreciate the hell out of that guy because I thought his Punisher was so damn good.“
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AJ Styles says his upcoming final match against John Cena came out of no where and didn’t think it would happen but assures it’s going to be incredible:
“I am certainly happy for the opportunity to wrestle John Cena on his retirement tour. I did not think this was going to happen. It honestly just came out of nowhere. But I accept it, I want it and me and John are going to have one last match and it’s going to be incredible.”
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🎙️| Ange Postecoglou has admitted that he encouraged players to win the Europa League for Heung-min Son:
“[I told them] If we can elevate Sonny to a level above some of the best players that have ever played for this club by winning something and having him lift a trophy, we’re all going to be part of something special. We’re going to be part of his legacy.” 🏆🤍
[Jack Pitt-Brooke]
If I had the ability to go back in time, I’d tell myself “You have no idea how far this ride’s about to take you. All the ups, the downs, the doubts—they’re gonna shape you into one of the best in the world. Don’t lose that chip on your shoulder, but learn when to let go of your pride. You’re gonna walk into places you never thought you’d belong… Way better than you could imagine. Stay humble, stay hungry, and trust God’s timing—it’s perfect, even when it doesn’t feel like it. You’re not just phenomenal. You’re built for this.”