Apart from the ability to pull off moves in the ring, one of the most important strengths a wrestler can have is being able to sell a promo.
Last night, Phil 'CM Punk' Brooks - one of the most prominent WWE stars of recent years - finished his transition to the world of MMA with his debut UFC fight. He was easily submitted by Mickey Gall, himself in just his second UFC bout.
After the fight, while being interviewed by Joe Rogan, CM Punk gave a speech which showcased the promo ability which made him a WWE star.
In life, you go big or you go home. I just like to take challenges. This was a hell of a mountain to try to climb and I didn't get to the summit today but that doesn't mean I'm going to give up, it doesn't mean I'm going to stop.
I appreciate the support from everybody. Mickey's a hell of a fighter.
I will be back - believe it or not. This is the most fun I've ever had in my life; the second best night of my life besides marrying my wife - obviously.
I know there's a lot of doubters but listen life's about falling down and getting up. It doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down, you get knocked up. If there's any kid out there that's told by a parent or a coach or a teacher or somebody that they look up to, somebody that's supposed to push them and believe in them and they're told 'No' - don't listen to them, believe in yourself.
Sometimes the outcome isn't what you desire it to be but the true failure in life is not trying at all. I know that sounds kind of preachy and weird from a guy who just got beat up but fuck it.
This is the time of my life. Thank you Cleveland.
Forward to 2:25 below to see CM Punk's interview with Joe Rogan.
