Paul Heyman, Jim Ross and Rey Mysterio react to CM Punk joining UFC

Paul Heyman and CM Punk

Several WWE personals have given their opinions on the news of CM Punk signing with the UFC last night. Former WWE ringside announcer Jim Ross, superstar Rey Mysterio and Tyler Reks all have commented on Twitter. 

And Punk’s former advocate Paul Heyman has also been tweeting during the UFC 181 event indirectly, retweeting other comments of Punk’s fans. As noted before, Punk confirmed that he has joined the UFC and he spoke to announcer Joe Rogen about his move. And after the news got out, this was one of tweets that Heyman retweeted:

How Un-Ironic that the best in the world @CMPunk & the BEAST @BrockLesnar -2 crossover STARS!-have been under the tutelage of @HeymanHustle

— Brandon Stewart (@bigbrando25) December 7, 2014

These were the reactions from former WWE superstar Tyler Reks and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross:

So Punk whined when @Ryback22 was too stiff in the ring...can't wait to see him in UFC. #FuelingTheFire

— Gabe Tuft (@GabeTuft) December 7, 2014

Congrats on @CMPunk signing apparently w/ @ufc is he going to fight? What weight? Will sell PPV's w/o question. Smart biz by @danawhite

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 7, 2014

Rey Mysterio till now is the only WWE superstar who has commented on Punk joining the UFC. He congratulated Punk and wrote the following on Instagram:

“Awesome to see my homie Punk at UFC 181 announcing his new career as a UFC fighter! Congrats & wish him the best… Kick some ASS homie! #ItWasAPleasureBeingInTheRingWithU#LifeChanger#CantWaite2SeeUKickAss”