CM Punk Slams WWE Fans: “You’re Not a Fan, You’re a Stalker!” Sends Explosive Message to Public

CM Punk Issues Stern Warning to WWE Fans: “Don’t Harass Wrestlers at Airports and Hotels”

The life of a WWE Superstar is glamorous on screen but far from easy behind the scenes. From grueling travel schedules to non-stop media commitments, wrestlers are constantly on the move. Unfortunately, many of them face unwanted attention from fans who cross personal boundaries at airports and hotels.

In recent months, several WWE stars especially female wrestlers have spoken out about being followed, recorded, or harassed in public spaces. After Rhea Ripley’s strong message earlier this year, another major name has now stepped in to remind fans about respecting privacy and this time, it’s none other than CM Punk.

CM Punk Sends a Strong Message to Fans on Instagram

WWE legend CM Punk took to his Instagram story to address the issue directly, urging fans to stop harassing superstars while they travel. The outspoken wrestler didn’t hold back as he condemned those who follow performers around airports or hotels just to get photos or autographs.

“Don’t follow people. You’ve all been politely told off repeatedly, please respect that. You’re not a fan, you’re a stalker, and you will be treated as such. Respect boundaries. Stop harassing people.”

“Unfortunately, we have to have this conversation again. Don’t come to airports. Don’t come to hotels. I can’t believe I have to say this,” Punk wrote.

CM Punk is once again urging people to stop harassing talent when out in airports or hotels. pic.twitter.com/sctnNpVmlB

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) October 15, 2025

Rhea Ripley Previously Shared a Similar Experience

This isn’t the first time a WWE star has spoken out about such issues. A few months back, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley shared her own experience of being harassed by fans at an airport. Ripley described how fans often crowd around wrestlers, pushing boundaries for photos and signatures even when the superstars clearly express discomfort.

Ripley’s statement led to WWE enforcing stricter security measures for talent traveling between cities — but the problem hasn’t completely gone away. CM Punk’s recent post serves as yet another wake-up call for fans to understand that wrestlers are people too, deserving respect and privacy when they’re off the clock.

The Reality of WWE Superstars’ Lives on the Road

Behind the glitz of pyrotechnics and roaring crowds lies a demanding travel schedule that sees WWE wrestlers flying across continents multiple times a week. Many spend more time in airports and hotels than in their own homes.

The constant travel can take a toll physically and mentally, and being followed or filmed during rest periods only adds to the stress. Punk’s statement is a reminder that while fan enthusiasm fuels WWE’s success, there’s a clear line between admiration and intrusion.

CM Punk’s message is loud and clear — respect the personal lives of WWE superstars. While fan engagement is vital to the wrestling business, there’s a growing need for education and boundaries around celebrity interactions in public spaces.

Just like Rhea Ripley and several other stars have highlighted, airports and hotels are not fan zones. CM Punk’s powerful reminder serves as a much-needed call for mutual respect between performers and the WWE Universe.

As the wrestling world gears up for another eventful year, fans must remember that heroes inside the ring deserve peace outside of it.