CM Punk Explains Why He Won’t Bring Back ‘This Fire Burns’ Theme Song
It’s a dark day for CM Punk fans.
Since making his return to the world of wrestling in 2021, fans have speculated on CM Punk possibly bringing back his ‘This Fire Burns’ theme song that he used from 2006 to 2011.
Appearing on the latest episode of GQ Actually Me, Punk responded to a fan on Instagram and explained why he won’t be using the theme song again.
“No I can’t and I’m gonna tell you why. Cult Of Personality is iconic. This Fire Burns, also iconic but c’mon, we’re talking about Living Colour. Vernon Reed. That song has been with me since 1989 when it came out and I was on a little league team, The Indians. I knew it was time to make Cult Of Personality my official theme song in WWE when I renegotiating my contract and I knew how much Vince McMahon hated to pay for licensed music. I said, ‘Guess what, pal? The only way I’m re-signing is if I get this song.’ I thought he was going to say no and I was going to peace out and go on vacation. He said yes and now here I am.”
CM Punk will team with AJ Lee to face Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins at WWE Wrestlepalooza. Fans can check out the full lineup for the show by clicking here.
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