WWE Star CM Punk Pays Tribute to First Responders Fighting California Wildfires
Before addressing the crowd in San Jose, California, on Monday Night Raw, CM Punk took a moment to acknowledge the first responders and emergency personnel fighting the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The WWE star gave a special shoutout to the firefighters and first responders in California and surrounding states, as well as those from Canada and Mexico who are helping with the efforts.
“I acknowledge all the firefighters and first responders in the great state of California and everybody in the surrounding states sending everybody to help fight this natural disaster, this fire,” Punk said. “I’m talking Canada, Mexico – the people, we hear you, we appreciate you.”
The crowd at the SAP Center erupted in cheers as Punk then declared himself as one of the entrants for the upcoming Royal Rumble match, which will take place on February 1.
The Los Angeles wildfires began on Tuesday afternoon and have forced over 30,000 people to evacuate. More than two dozen people have been killed in the devastation, and officials are warning that the threat to the area is not yet over. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley urged residents to remain vigilant, saying, “We are not in the clear. I want to make sure of that. We are not in the clear as of yet, and we must not let our guard down.”
