If the word controversy has a face, it would probably be of CM Punk’s. The Best in The World found himself in deep water amidst a sea of disputes several times in the past. Tony Khan ousted him a few months back for engaging in a backstage scuffle with Jack Perry. Even though he’s now back in WWE, his first run in the Stamford-based company was also riddled with issues.

His brief UFC stint is also no different with fans largely labeling it a failed attempt. That said, UFC’s current CEO Dana White possesses a different picture of the WWE legend.

Dana White downplays stigma associated with CM Punk following his grand WWE return

CM Punk’s shell-shocking return at the Survivor Series has dominated the headlines so much that it transpired beyond the wrestling world. While the WWE Universe entered seventh heaven to celebrate the much-awaited homecoming of The Devil, the UFC president Dana White followed suit, heaping praise on the 45-year-old.

During a recent interview, White ruled out a notion that earned the former WWE champion a high number of brickbats throughout his career.

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In an honest confession, Whitle noted, ”I’ve had nothing but a great relationship with him since the day we met. He’s a super nice guy. He’s one of the easiest people I’ve ever dealt with. Everybody that he trained with [in MMA] and everybody around him in his camp respected him … that spoke volumes”

The UFC head honcho also congratulated the star on his monumental WWE return. Now, it remains to be seen how Punk rebuilds his image in the WWE realm and writes a new chapter in the storied legacy of CM Punk.