– A WWE representative issued the following statement to TMZ regarding the CM Punk homophobic slur:
“WWE does not condone this type of language or bias and we reinforce that with our talent who are independent contractors.”
– CM Punk responded to the controversy on Twitter with the following:
“I’m glad TMZ posted that video because everybody needs to be held accountable for their bullshit, me included. What I said was bullshit. …I’m embarrassed. I own up to being a total douche in this situation and I offer a sincere apology to anybody I hurt with careless words.”
