JBL Defends CM Punk After Phone-Smacking Incident During WrestleMania Weekend

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WWE Hall of Famer JBL defended CM Punk's actions during a WrestleMania 42 weekend incident where Punk knocked a fan's phone out of their hand while the person was filming near AJ Lee and Bayley at the MGM Grand. Speaking on Something To Wrestle on April 24, 2026, JBL said he doesn't blame Punk and would have "probably done the same thing" because Punk was protecting his wife. The fan involved has stated they won't pursue legal action and only want an apology from Punk.