Dub H
Crow T. Robot
Captain Pixel: the Game Master
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Post by Dub H on May 19, 2023 11:43:47 GMT -5
"Assault is bad" is a complete sentence. Sure he threw steel chair at another person, but by god, he can flip a burguer like no one else
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Post by rajaah on May 19, 2023 11:48:04 GMT -5
Meltzer seemingly confirmed that Punk would first feud with Joe, and then a title program with MJF was (is?) planned, built predominantly on Collision. If that ends up being correct, it's probably the best way they can go about things. Punk vs Jericho interested me Not At All and seemed like Jericho would just be a stand-in for the Elite. Punk vs Omega on PPV is where the real money is but I think that's less and less likely now. If there's any one thing Punk needs to come back and do, it's finish the feud with MJF and put him over. Punk never lost the title, and was the winner up to this point in his feud with the current champion, which makes MJF almost like an interim champion and I think that has undercut him. With Kenny likely doing a trilogy with Ospreay at FD and All In, MJF is gonna need an opponent at Wembley. I'd vote for Hangman or Cole, but I also think that if they're getting a shot on a stage like that, they really need to win. If MJF losing isn't in the plans, then Punk needs to be his opponent there and MJF needs to get that signature win. After that Punk can totally sod off for all I care, but this needs to happen first.
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Post by rajaah on May 19, 2023 11:52:32 GMT -5
If he's(Punk) still gonna show up for that collision debut, they should change that stupid "second coming" name to "assault is bad, but...". Solid comment. "Assault is bad, but $52 million!" seems to be a common sentiment online as of late and aside from being rooted in lack of facts (they were getting the $52 million with or without him), it's pretty obnoxious. Khan could fix a ton of things by just doing an interview where he addresses this stuff, like explaining that they were getting the new TV deal either way and that Punk is just something they're adding to it to strengthen the brand, like Bret Hart and Thunder initially. Quickly addressing that Punk has smoothed things over backstage and made amends would also ease a lot of minds, even if the intention is to make storylines out of all of it long-term.
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Chuck Conry
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Post by Chuck Conry on May 19, 2023 12:04:16 GMT -5
So do we know if Punk is in or out of a return at this point?
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markymark
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by markymark on May 19, 2023 12:07:12 GMT -5
This is Zarians podcast from today.
18:25, his take about Ace Steel
19:20, he says WBD PR freaked out without knowing the full story about Punk so dont read much into his comments.
1:11:00, says he has not heard about any changes to the venue, June 17th is still UC in Chicago and he expects Punk to be there
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on May 19, 2023 12:11:06 GMT -5
My point is that I don't think "but" universally cancels out whatever is before it. Detective finding Theon's body: "Assault is bad, but apparently he murdered John Wick's dog" Unless we're operating under the assumption that John Wick was wrong. Is that what you're telling me? Regardless, Spike McFang over here totally bit Kenny's arm and even if it's because Kenny had him in a headlock I'm 99% sure Kenny only did that to restrain him. So F that guy and I hope he isn't actually rehired because that's the kind of thing that might make Kenny actually consider WWE. John Wick isn't real, and hunting for some kind of sentence where 'but' doesn't form an excuse to not interact with the spirit or intent of the point being made is just linguistic calisthenics.
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markymark
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by markymark on May 19, 2023 12:32:22 GMT -5
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Chiral
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Post by Chiral on May 19, 2023 12:40:07 GMT -5
Every day it really do be feels more likely
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markymark
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by markymark on May 19, 2023 12:43:29 GMT -5
Funny how Wrestlepurist was correct about AEW booking the UC and WBD PR jumping the gun about the CM Punk situation, also its true that Zarian also said Punk wants Hobbs to get pushed.
Its too early to say this but so far it seems that Punk has a good eye for talent despite his behavior issues.
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A Little Doo Doo
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on May 19, 2023 12:56:48 GMT -5
Tony, please, grow a spine.
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chazraps
Wade Wilson
Better have my money when I come-a collect!
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Post by chazraps on May 19, 2023 12:58:37 GMT -5
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Post by darbus alan on May 19, 2023 13:17:09 GMT -5
"Assault is bad, but" is some mental gymnastics.
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markymark
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by markymark on May 19, 2023 13:31:11 GMT -5
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Post by IgnahtaSempria on May 19, 2023 14:25:32 GMT -5
No wonder she's on the poster for Collision. Punk's stacking the roster with people who'll suck up to him and inflate his already massive ego.
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Allie Kitsune
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Post by Allie Kitsune on May 19, 2023 14:34:54 GMT -5
<Random Person> You know what? To hell with this dude.
<Rosa> SEE! YOU LOVE HIM! YOU CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF HIM!
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chazraps
Wade Wilson
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Post by chazraps on May 19, 2023 14:44:26 GMT -5
That Thunderrosa response gives me such a bad foreboding feeling that the absolute biggest rootin'est tootin'est shootin'est worked shoot is on the horizon.
Something pulled closely from reality with all the controversial parties involved. The kind that goes over the line with someone involved at somepoint and then overworks the shotclock into a shoot so shoot-y it's all twerk and no work.
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The Ichi
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Post by The Ichi on May 19, 2023 14:44:30 GMT -5
So Punk is also getting to decide who gets a push on Collision? Lol
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UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on May 19, 2023 14:47:20 GMT -5
This man wear boxers without the dickholes in em, I hate his ass
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Chiral
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Post by Chiral on May 19, 2023 14:47:52 GMT -5
So Punk is also getting to decide who gets a push on Collision? Lol He's trying to run a Collision-ness here!
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Kalmia
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Post by Kalmia on May 19, 2023 14:49:36 GMT -5
I think people are being a bit harsh on Thunderrosa for saying this. She can't talk about whether he's coming back and she can't bury him in case he does, so she's just gone for a non-statement. Punk might be an ass, but he is a great talent who hasn't been on TV in nine months and everyone is talking about him. What else is she supposed to say?
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