WWE News and Updates 2016: CM Punk Disses WWE 'Slobs;' Locker Room Lacks an 'Enforcer'
Former WWE champ-turned-MMA fighter misses Hardcore Holly, Eddie Guerrero
Over the past few weeks, CM Punk had become a polarizing figure in the eyes of pro-wrestling and MMA fans. The former WWE Champion will enter the Octagon for the first time this Saturday at UFC 203, but not before "laying the smackdown"—as The Rock would put it—on his former company.
Punk had been one of the renowned superstars in sports entertainment history, but he had a sour relationship with Vince McMahon and WWE, to say the least. He broke the fourth wall a few years ago on Raw, complaining about his underrated treatment in the company.
His most recent comments were on the backstage culture where he said one key character was missing.
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Hardcore rules
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, said the WWE locker room lacks discipline. He blamed this on the lack of an "enforcer", someone who would keep the guys in line.
He said one such guy was Bob "Hardcore" Holly who once punched him hard in the eye during Punk's first Christmas with the company. While he still has a dead spot due to the rough hit, he said he misses Holly and that the locker room needs his type of guy. He also shared that Eddie Guerrero used to always tell him to "pick up the locker room."
Guerrero died in 2005 and Holly got released from the roster. As a result, Punk said there were a lot of "slobs" backstage who would, for example, throw their wrist tapes on the ground right after matches.
Backstage discipline
One method of discipline in the locker room—which was not always right—was the Wrestler's Court. It was a kangaroo court set up by Dutch Mantel, who recently went under the name Zeb Colter. This entity would pass judgement on wrestlers should their colleague complain about disrespectful behavior.
The Undertaker or JBL would sit as judge, while Holly would be the one forcing his fellow wrestlers to face the court. The judge would then pass sentence if the defendant was proven guilty, although the punishment could be lightened with beer and pizza.
Several wrestlers stood trial, including The Hardy Boys, The Miz, Mick Foley and even a former writer, who was accused of favoring Edge and Christian. However, Seth Rollins said the court was now defunct, with wrestlers now able to share backstage sentiments on social media.
