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CM Punk recounts incident with Brazilian military during WWE tour

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

CM Punk recounts incident with Brazilian military during WWE tour

Summary

CM Punk shared a story about a 2012 WWE event in Brazil that resulted in an altercation with military officials. He described how his opponent, identified as Chris Jericho, disrespected a Brazilian flag during the match, prompting a swift response from military personnel. Punk recalled machine guns being aimed at him and the ring surrounded by armed men. He attempted to end the match quickly but had to pin Jericho for real to comply with the urgent situation. The incident unfolded rapidly, ending with Jericho's passport being threatened before they managed to leave Brazil safely and continue the tour.

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Key Details

•Incident occurred during WWE's only event in Brazil in 2012.
•Punk and Jericho faced backlash for the flag disrespect.
•Military officials quickly escalated the situation.
•Punk had to pin Jericho to end the match amid chaos.
•The group left Brazil without further incident that night.

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WWE star CM Punk recently told a story about his opponent angering military officials in Brazil while wrestling there more than a decade ago.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Faden Cloete)

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