WWE superstar CM Punk finds himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons once more, as a second fan-related incident in Las Vegas has come to light — this time involving a 9-1-1 call. The latest accusation, reported by TMZ, alleges that Punk shoved and "violently assaulted" a fan who tried to get close to him at the MGM Grand Hotel lobby.
The fan, who made the emergency call in Spanish, claimed he was simply seeking an autograph and photo. "Without ill intentions I just got close to them. And then when I got close, the star CM Punk pushes me and chops me from my chest… Inside the lobby of MGM Hotel here in Las Vegas… His face was red and his eyesight was full of anger," the caller said, as translated by The Takedown on SI. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded, spoke to all parties, but no report was filed, and Punk was free to go.
This comes just over a week after video showed Punk smacking a phone out of a fan's hand who was reportedly getting too close to Bayley and Punk's wife, AJ Lee. The fan was trying to snap a picture with AJ after she declined, and Punk stepped in. That incident sparked fierce debate, but the WWE faithful have largely taken Punk's side.
Social media is buzzing with support for the former champion. One fan wrote, "The fan asked AJ if he could take a picture with her, and she said no, but he still tried to get one in anyway. Punk did what he was supposed to do. Do better, TMZ!" Another added, "Stop harassing the superstars. Let them be. Also, stop filming them. They want privacy too." A third chimed in, "Recording a dude's wife and her best friend in what looks like a lobby of a hotel. Punk ain't in the wrong."
The sentiment is clear: fans are tired of boundaries being crossed. "Filming people is rude!! They are people too… Anyone would get mad… People have their phone all the time and film 24-7 it's annoying. I don't blame him," one user posted. Others pointed out Punk's long-standing frustration with stalkers, noting his past warnings about respecting his wife's space.
While the April 20 phone-swatting incident is separate from the 9-1-1 call, both highlight a growing tension between celebrities and overly aggressive fans. It's a reminder that even WWE's biggest stars deserve a moment of peace — something that's increasingly hard to come by in the age of constant recording.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time a sports figure has faced legal trouble in Las Vegas. The city has seen its share of high-profile incidents, from Tiger Woods' mugshot to Alshon Jeffery's fraud case. But for Punk, these accusations haven't led to any charges, and his fanbase remains fiercely loyal.
As the WWE universe continues to debate the line between fan interaction and harassment, one thing is clear: CM Punk isn't backing down, and his supporters have his back. Whether this second accusation gains traction or fades away, it's a story that underscores the challenges of fame in the modern era.
