Maria Kanellis Says WWE Stars Called Her Dumb For Dating CM Punk

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Maria Kanellis revealed that top WWE stars called her "dumb" for dating CM Punk during the early days of his career when independent wrestlers were looked down upon in WWE. Speaking to Wrestling Life Online, Kanellis discussed how the wrestling industry has dramatically changed over the past 20 years, noting that independent wrestlers who were once dismissed have now taken over WWE and that multiple promotions like AEW, Impact, GCW, and NWA now provide more options for talent.