Seth Rollins has left fans in no doubt about his opinion on CM Punk after making his sentiments very clear in an interview today. The former WWE Champion has been a controversial figure throughout his career, having walked out of WWE after the 2014 Royal Rumble and then being released later that year on the day of his wedding. Punk turned up in AEW in 2021, becoming AEW World Champion at Double or Nothing in 2022 but the reign was ultimately hampered by injury.

Rumours have persisted about Punk's future with some even suggesting he could make a sensational return to WWE if his contract situation with AEW is resolved. However, it seems unlikely he will be welcomed back with open arms, with Rollins labelling him a "cancer" and warning him to "stay away" from WWE.

Speaking to Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman ahead of the 2023 Royal Rumble, Rollins said “Philly Phil, stay away. Stay away, you cancer, get away from me forever. I don't like Phil. I don't like Phil, he's a jerk. Did we just figure that out? Everybody in the room is like, 'did he say that?' Yeah, he's a jerk. Come on. We figured it out over there, we knew it over here. I don't want him back. Go do something else. Bye bye. See you later."

It seems unlikely that Rollins' comments will go down well with Punk and one has to wonder if the two will ever share the same ring again in the future.