Punk is taking time off to let his knees rest and heal following the Wrestlemania bout against the Undertaker, although issues with WWE management and overall burnout from the grind of the road for so many years were factors as well.
Since taking time off, Punk has been spotted at UFC events, baseball games and visiting Los Angeles to attend the Iron Man 3 premiere.
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