Jason Ferruggia details training techniques for WWE stars like CM Punk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Jason Ferruggia, a trainer for WWE wrestlers, discusses his innovative approaches to transforming athletes like CM Punk. In an interview, he explains the unique challenges of training WWE performers, from the demanding lifestyle on the road to the physical aesthetics required for televised appearances. Ferruggia emphasizes that while professional athletes prioritize function, WWE stars must also focus on their appearance due to the nature of their performances. His journey into wrestling training began with connections made through friendships in Venice Beach, leading to his current role within WWE.
- •Jason Ferruggia trains notable WWE stars, including CM Punk and Chad Gable.
- •His training focuses on aesthetics and injury prevention for WWE performers.
- •Ferruggia emphasizes the unique challenges related to a WWE wrestler's travel and lifestyle.
- •He started training wrestlers after friendships developed in Venice Beach.
- •Many wrestlers need to meal prep while traveling to maintain their diets.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — 'If you do everything I say ...': How Jason Ferruggia helped transform CM Punk and other WWE stars
"The trainer behind CM Punk's viral 2026 transformation opens up about the unusual demands of building — and maintaining — a WWE body.
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