CM Punk took his sneaker obsession to the next level during his latest sneaker shopping trip with Complex, and naturally, he managed to tie it all back to pro wrestlingspecifically, Bret The Hitman Hart.
During the episode, the host pointed out Punks Bret Hart hoodie and steered the conversation toward a rare pair of 1985 UNC Jordan 1s that had an unexpected WWE connection.
Youre wearing a Bret Hart hoodie. We talked off-camera about how youre looking for pink Jordans, but what about these? the host asked, pointing to the 1985 UNC Jordan 1s. This was from, like, a defunct WWE dating game or something.
Punks eyes lit up. Get me these. How do I get these? I need these exact shoes, he said, immediately fixated on the ultra-rare sneakers.
The host explained that the shoes were insanely expensive and from a different era, making them a collectors dream. But for The Best in the World, it wasnt just about price or rarityit was about legacy.
Thats beyond cool to me. You know, Bret Hart, I think he invented cool, Punk said. So if I can get those shoes, I feel like Im following in Brets footsteps, and that makes me happy.
Punk has never hidden his love for Hart, often citing him as one of wrestlings greatest minds and one of his biggest influences. But this moment showed that Punks respect for The Hitman runs even deeperright down to his sneaker choices.
Given the insane resale value of original 1985 Jordan 1s, Punk has quite the challenge ahead of him. But if theres one thing he thrives on, its chasing something he truly wantswhether its world championships or a pair of Bret Hart-approved kicks.
What do you think about Punks take? Does Bret Hart deserve credit for inventing cool, or is that a stretch? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
