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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:22:55 GMT -5
I think it would be super funny if WWE signed Colt Cabana today Colt hasn't tweeted in two days. I assume that's because they are already setting up a new account with his WWE name.
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Post by Wolfman Rose on Jan 29, 2014 14:22:56 GMT -5
I'd be shocked if they weren't trying to smooth things over with him right now. But yeah, sure, the ENTIRE industry is gonna collectively not book one of the biggest stars of this era because he got fed up with WWE. Pretty much. I wouldn't be surprised if TNA decides to start holding Impact outdoors and going the shot on shitteo route to try and get enough money together to get him to consider looking their way. There is literally no amount of money to make that happen. If this is the end, I damn well hope there's a good book out of all this.
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Post by Rican on Jan 29, 2014 14:23:20 GMT -5
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Jan 29, 2014 14:25:06 GMT -5
My stance on this is that whether he's justified or not, I think it's funny that he's thrown a billion dollar company that has coasted along this long into complete turmoil. My hope is that it'll kick them up the arse and force them to re-evaluate what the f*** it is they're doing wrong and get them out of a rut because it's probably the biggest stand, intentional or not, anybody has taken in years
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Jan 29, 2014 14:25:45 GMT -5
WWE has now unfollowed CM Punk on Twitter so something might be happening on WWE's end.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:26:07 GMT -5
I'd be shocked if they weren't trying to smooth things over with him right now. But yeah, sure, the ENTIRE industry is gonna collectively not book one of the biggest stars of this era because he got fed up with WWE. Pretty much. I wouldn't be surprised if TNA decides to start holding Impact outdoors and going the shot on shitteo route to try and get enough money together to get him to consider looking their way. Theres them, then theres no way that ROH/PWG/Evolve/DGUSA/whatever other indy wouldn't be chomping at the damn bit for him to come in considering that he'd pack the house guaranteed. And even if by some weird, impossible to believe scenario where that doesn't happen, theres Japan and a boatload of other international options.
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Post by stealthamo on Jan 29, 2014 14:26:53 GMT -5
While I'm long past the "wait and see" approach when it comes to WWE's storylines, it makes a ton of sense in dealing with this. Everybody in here is arguing about why Punk is leaving, when we don't have any idea as to why he actually did. We have speculations and theories, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're true, so we should wait for him or some sort of WWE representative to speak on the matter.
As for him actually walking out (regardless of reason) I look at it the same way I view Austin's walkout: Even if he has a legitimate reason (which I felt was the case with Austin), it is still pretty unprofessional to do so. Even though in Punk's case, it doesn't surprise me at all considering he's not really a by-the-book kinda guy.
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Post by Hit Girl on Jan 29, 2014 14:28:19 GMT -5
Punk should join FAN, tell us his side of the story, and join the ongoing Thomas the Tank Engine discussion
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Post by psychokiller on Jan 29, 2014 14:28:34 GMT -5
So Batista is basically the cancer of WWE at the moment. He ruined both Bryan & Punk's chances of winning the title or headlining Mania by returning & winning the Rumble. He gets booed out of the building because the fans have no interest in seeing him win the Rumble & start chanting for Bryan, and he got Punk so angry about his Mania main event getting taken away, that he quit. And WWE still doesn't see anything wrong with this picture, and will likely still go with their shitty creative direction heading into WrestleMania. What was supposed to be one of the most exciting WrestleManias in recent times, is turning out to be one of the worst.
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Post by AdamAFL was sooooo wrong on Jan 29, 2014 14:28:44 GMT -5
So since you chose to completely ignore all my points I'm going to have to assume you wouldn't quit. That either makes you a saint or a glutton for punishment. Either way it's not something I could do so I'm not going to make myself a hypocrite for criticising Punk for something I'd have done myself. It sucks for the fans who won't get to see him, it does but he's given them his all for 12 years, he owes them nothing. The poorly booked stuff, John Cena has been poorly booked for the past half a decade and he is the most protected guy in the company. I doubt Punk would have objected to taking a few more losses if it had meant he was put in actually interesting storylines. Since 'Mania last year he has had ONE interesting feud and that was with Lesnar, and it only lasted a month. To me, that's sucky booking. What points did I ignore? I am telling you that quitting work because you don't like how things are going is wrong, childish and unprofessional. You trying to lay out the reasons that supposedly justify why he quit doesn't make me anymore likely to side with him. You're like... "No, no, you don't understand.. the reason he quit is because of uninteresting storylines!" as if that somehow justifies it. No, it doesn't. That's my whole point. The reasoning you're laying out to me basically amounts to "things aren't going Punk's way at work, so he's gonna quit." If you think that's OK, then you're the person I was referring to in the original post that started this discussion and I feel really sorry for whoever is employing you. As for your question of what I would do in that situation - of course I wouldn't quit. That doesn't make me a glutton for punishment, it just makes me someone who is fulfilling an obligation I signed my name to and not screwing over the countless people who are depending on me. Wait a minute! You mean to say in a discussion over whether Punk quitting is right or wrong I am laying out the reasons why I believe Punk is right? How silly of me. To me Punk quitting is similar (and I'm going to use a football analogy here so it may bypass you) to Yohan Cabaye leaving Newcastle. Now Newcastle are my club and I'm going to support them no matter what but in recent years they have made some terrible business decisions and it is easy to see why Cabaye could have become disillusioned at the club. He chose to leave and ended being sold to another team but while he was here he always gave his best and I'm thankful to him for that. Now we've got a massive fixture coming up against our local rivals on Saturday and sure, I wish Cabaye was still here to play in that fixture but at the end of the day it was his decision to leave, I respect him for it and wish him the best in the future. It's the same with Punk, he gave his best for years, was disillusioned, is leaving before his contract was up, not making it to an event that lots of people wish he could be at but it doesn't make what he did wrong, at least not in my view. If it is in your view then fine but I find it hard to believe that you can't understand why people defend him. You think he was unprofessional for thinking of himself first for a change instead of the fans, I think he was more than entitled to that after the years of entertainment he'd given us.
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Post by Rican on Jan 29, 2014 14:28:45 GMT -5
I think Punk is done with wrestling, at least for a while. His body needs a break and I don't think he'll ever need the money. The WWE made him a millionaire and he's supposedly a pretty frugal guy. He's set for life.
I could see him maybe doing a match or two down the road as favors for old friends but never anything long term. If he decides to go that route I don't doubt WWE would take him back.
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Post by MGH on Jan 29, 2014 14:28:49 GMT -5
@wweshop The BRAND NEW CM Punk "Best Since Day One" Hat has arrived on @wweshop!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:29:01 GMT -5
While I'm long past the "wait and see" approach when it comes to WWE's storylines, it makes a ton of sense in dealing with this. Everybody in here is arguing about why Punk is leaving, when we don't have any idea as to why he actually did. We have speculations and theories, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're true, so we should wait for him or some sort of WWE representative to speak on the matter. As for him actually walking out (regardless of reason) I look at it the same way I view Austin's walkout: Even if he has a legitimate reason (which I felt was the case with Austin), it is still pretty unprofessional to do so. Even though in Punk's case, it doesn't surprise me at all considering he's not really a by-the-book kinda guy. Worth noting that Austin recently said that walkout is one of his biggest career regrets.
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Post by JTG Fan on Jan 29, 2014 14:29:09 GMT -5
WWE has now unfollowed CM Punk on Twitter so something might be happening on WWE's end. That means they're not dating him anymore, right?
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Post by isink on Jan 29, 2014 14:30:25 GMT -5
This seems to good to not be a work
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:31:07 GMT -5
@wweshop The BRAND NEW CM Punk "Best Since Day One" Hat has arrived on @wweshop! The hat better have Wolverine's beard on it's peak.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:31:08 GMT -5
So Batista is basically the cancer of WWE at the moment. He ruined both Bryan & Punk's chances of winning the title or headlining Mania by returning & winning the Rumble. He gets booed out of the building because the fans have no interest in seeing him win the Rumble & start chanting for Bryan, and he got Punk so angry about his Mania main event getting taken away, that he quit. And WWE still doesn't see anything wrong with this picture, and will likely still go with their shitty creative direction heading into WrestleMania. What was supposed to be one of the most exciting WrestleManias in recent times, is turning out to be one of the worst. On one hand, I think it's pretty premature to blame Batista for all of that, particularly given rumors have pointed to Bryan main-eventing Mania never really being considered regardless of his involvement and we know very little about this Punk situation. On the other, the idea that Batista came back and singlehandedly is causing WWE to completely fall apart is funny to me and I approve.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:31:15 GMT -5
I swear, if this is a work and part of the Bryan/Universe/Authority angle, the WWE would be doing one of the most brilliant moves they've done in the past 30 years.
If it's not then it would be one of the dumbest.
Pick you poison WWE.
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Post by bryanendsthestreak on Jan 29, 2014 14:34:17 GMT -5
Really sucks if true. Being that it is CM Punk we're talking about, I'm still not quite sure it's not a work, but still...I hope it is. Punk is definitely one of the most talented guys they have on the roster.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 29, 2014 14:34:41 GMT -5
If all this is just that there's a stip in Bryan/HHH, and when Bryan wins, he demands Punk comes back, and it all builds to Bryan vs. Punk for the title at Mania 31...
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