Punk vs. Ace at the Rumble?

[The Ichi]

With the way they kind of teased it last week on Raw, combined with the lack of challengers for Punk right now, I could actually picture them doing this. Austin and McMahon ended up taking their issues to the ring eventually, so I could see a match being booked between these two. Ace could come close to winning a few times by having people run in for him (maybe even bringing out Brodus Clay in his corner) but Punk still gets the win in the end.

This match would serve two purposes:

- It would certify Ace as a heel, which is what some people have been asking for. He pulls out every dirty trick in the book in this match and the fans see him for what he is.
- It saves them wasting Miz or Ziggler on Punk at a PPV, both of which I would rather see challenging Punk at Wrestlemania.

Plus who knows, maybe Ace still has it.

[Deleted]

I want Johnny to give Punk an Ace Crusher. Punk is so unlikable currently and Ace is knocking it out of the park every week.

[MGH]

I seriously think this happens. If Jericho is Mr. 2012 they won't have him and Punk at the Rumble. Del Rio is out, Miz has R-Truth, Ziggler is facing Punk tomorrow. Who would the opponent be? I think they finally pull the trigger on this to help close their storyline and get Punk serious with Jericho.

[rocked]

It's bound to happen sooner or later, and I think also it would be suitable got RR. I'd be interested.

[anticonscience]

For some reason I have a feeling that we'll get Punk vs. Mark Henry at the Rumble. Mark has been facing Raw guys a lot lately (Ryder, Cena) and was going to be Punk's 3rd opponent in the gauntlet but never got into the match. Since the World Title match is set (Big Show vs. Bryan), I can see Ace giving him Raw's title match.

[PKO]

I don't think it'll happen at Royal Rumble, but it's bound to happen sooner or later. As soon as they teased it on RAW that was confirmation it IS going to happen.

[BigWill]

I have no real interest to see this match. Maybe after Wrestlemania when Punk no longer has the title. But for now, I feel there are much better things for him to be doing than wrestling Johnny Ace.

[The Tee Why]

Jan 1, 2012 11:49:54 GMT -5 @akeem said:

I want Johnny to give Punk an Ace Crusher. Punk is so unlikable currently and Ace is knocking it out of the park every week.

Yeah, I mean Im a fan of Punk but his character is really grating lately.

[FUNK_US/BRODUS]

No chance. I dont think Ace can even go right now, plus Champion vs Semi-retired old guy went over like a wet fart this time last year.

[molson5]

Ace retired young but I've never heard that it was due to injury. He went right into an executive job with WCW somehow. Who knows what kind of shape he's in, or if he's had any health issues (have we ever gotten an explanation about the drastic voice change?)

[zeez]

It sounds hilarious but I doubt he'd be willing to wrestle a full match. He hasn't wrestled in over 10 years.

[Burst]

We've also got no idea how the hell he looks under that bulky suit. He's younger than Ricky Steamboat was when he came back in 2009, if I recall correctly, and considering how workout-obsessed most of the upper tier of guys seem to be (hell, just look at the pics of Stephanie that just came out) I wouldn't be surprised if Ace is packing.

[airraidcrash]

Johnny Ace could still go if given the chance. He's younger than Booker T.

[What?]

I could see Commissioner Michaels come out onto the ramp and say the following:

"Now, Ace-man, I have say-so over all the WWE competitors, with the EXCEPTION of CM Punk. Well, Johnny boy, when you entered the 2012 Royal Rumble, you yourself became a WWE competitor. ....So Ace - it is I, that has control...over YOU! John Laurinaitis will not be entering the Royal Rumble as the 30th competitor as he picked - no no no no...CM Punk will be the first man to enter the Royal Rumble....and the second man who will be entering the Royal Rumble will be...JOHN LAURINAITIS! *crowd erupts*

So as best I could tell, that outta give ole CM Punk all night to get all straight-edged on you!"

[vivix]

Ziggler/Punk has a run in from Jericho and/or Ace and they have a rematch at the Rumble with Ace as the ref.

[Big L]

Probably