Ryback lets go of one-sided feud with CM Punk: ‘I'm happy for him’

Since stepping away from in-ring competition, Ryback has gained a reputation for sharing hot takes on the world of wrestling. In more recent months, though, those takes have been surprisingly softer, revealing a more positive side to “The Big Guy.” Ryback has praised Danhausen, defended Roman Reigns for attending the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, and even spoke out against online bullies for body shaming wrestlers. But in what could be the biggest surprise yet from the former WWE star, Ryback has offered some kind words about former rival CM Punk and even expressed happiness for the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion’s current success. For those who haven’t paid attention to Ryback’s online activity in recent years, the muscleman was once prone to frequently chastising Punk. The animosity towards Punk seemed to stem from The Second City Saint dragging Ryback while speaking on Colt Cabana’s podcast in 2014. On the podcast, Punk characterized Ryback as unsafe in the ring