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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Nov 26, 2023 1:19:05 GMT -5
Exhibit A, Rhea grew up with Miz as her favorite wrestler, she’ll sic her army of ladies to hold Punk down while she kicks his ass. So Punk's getting rewarded?
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Post by Some Guy on Nov 26, 2023 1:19:10 GMT -5
I understand not being a fan of his, but to hope he gets injured is a whole other level of disturbing. There’s really no possible way that didn’t read as a joke, right? Like…he got injured couching the Elite’s moves on more than one occasion before. I don’t really give two f***s what he does. Sorry if that somehow read as serious. That is not how he got injured either time
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Post by Fade on Nov 26, 2023 1:19:34 GMT -5
Tonight is such a mindf*** I could spend the rest of 2023 thinking about it and still be absolutely dumbfounded. All of Cole's references, MALAKAI saying Punk by name apparently (recorded Rampage/Collision, hopefully will get to them sometime this week) and it all leading to this. And I have a houseshow tomorrow and I don't know what to expect except that I'm going to just be doing the most Pisces thing possible, sitting quietly and observing everything. Anybody check on FTR Bald & Danhausen??
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Post by Texas Tornado on Nov 26, 2023 1:20:24 GMT -5
Of course it's a work. The easiest way to tell is the rest of the wrestlers aren't reacting at all to Seth. If he was legit going haywire, Sami or Cody would have grabbed him to say it's not the time or place, rather than Cole and Graves half-assed attempt and the ref who's clearly working. Instead, they just stand there. Randy is busy patting Jey on the back when all this is happening. Probably. I would not be terribly shocked if Seth either was pulled into whatever sessions Triple H and Punk had, or if Seth is just willing to deal with Punk if given assurance that Punk be kept on a leash if the two still have beef. The "Punk is a cancer" thing was a while ago now, so it's not like there hasn't been ample time for some kind of a discussion to be had. In any case, even if WWE has screwed up on this kind of thing before (booking Del Rio vs Sin Cara 1 multiple times despite the two hating each other and Del Rio spending their matches stiffing the shit out of him repeatedly), this is obviously higher profile talent with higher stakes. I know that 10 months is a pretty decent amount of time, but it is funny that Seth made the cancer comment in January and dude is already back in WWE by November.
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Post by gentlemengreg1 on Nov 26, 2023 1:20:24 GMT -5
I obviously have no way of knowing but Cody has to be at the very least uncomfortable about Punk being in WWE.
Cody left AEW but it’s not like he doesn’t like or disrespects Tony Khan or Bucks, Hangman and Omega.
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Post by Chiral on Nov 26, 2023 1:20:39 GMT -5
Lol I wonder if AJ Styles changed his mind about never working with Punk. But my serious opinion is I think Punk still has something to offer in the ring, so there'll be some great matches, but I've been over his promo style for a while and am not really looking forward to what he's going to have to say. Going by his last few months in AEW his promo is gonna be him swinging a bag around (hinted to be the AEW title, later revealed to be the spinner belt) where he's like: "Wow it sure is neat to be somewhere with actual production value, huh? [PAUSE FOR LAUGHTER] I have a lot of things. Things to say. And I will say them, and boy maybe some people won't like them, but I'm a good guy and I speak my mind, and I say the things that are on my mind. A lot of people are probably wondering what's in this bag. And there are a lot of things it could be. And I'll tell you. You know who wouldn't tell you what's in this bag? Well, I probably shouldn't say, but they are a cowboy. And two BITCHES from Cali. I'm a good guy. I SPEAK! MY MIND! And I will say the things I gotta say! You guys like when I say the things I gotta say right? [angrily continues on for five minutes and says nothing else of note]"
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 26, 2023 1:20:44 GMT -5
Doubtful, unless Punk gets over HUGE with mainstream attention, he'll close Night 1 with Seth. I love Punk and Roman, but the two of them having a match has no appeal to me. Punk's main gripe after being told "match with Taker IS a main event" was that he wasn't paid like it was one" If main eventing Mania is even something he wants anymore. He could have let that dream die in the last 10 years. Apparently srs said Punk/Seth is planned for the Rumble Ah ok. Well, that makes things different, but I still don't see Punk/Roman in the cards. Frankly, Seth/Roman is a better main event and Seth is a better guy to stop the Tribal Chief than Cody or Punk anyway.
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Post by Gawk Rivers on Nov 26, 2023 1:20:49 GMT -5
Tonight is such a mindf*** I could spend the rest of 2023 thinking about it and still be absolutely dumbfounded. All of Cole's references, MALAKAI saying Punk by name apparently (recorded Rampage/Collision, hopefully will get to them sometime this week) and it all leading to this. And I have a houseshow tomorrow and I don't know what to expect except that I'm going to just be doing the most Pisces thing possible, sitting quietly and observing everything. Anybody check on FTR Bald & Danhausen?? [violently scratching self] November 25th 2023 I'm ba-..okay hang on sorry this shit's itchy my dude Donavon gave it to me f*** is that ringworm
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Post by gnr123 on Nov 26, 2023 1:21:38 GMT -5
If Cody gets pushed aside AGAIN just so they do Roman vs. Punk. 🤦♂️ Cody is a consummate professional, so I’m sure we’ll never hear about it. But it’s gotta feel like the ultimate monkey’s paw that he left AEW for WWE right when Punk showed up, and now Punk is rolling into WWE before Cody even really got to finish his story. No chance in hell. Cody/Roman happens at WM 40, without a doubt. CM Punk's character and history has nothing to do with The Bloodline and the legendary families between the Anoa'i and the Rhodes. Don't start this again this year with "Maybe it won't be Cody," it'll be Cody. Philadelphia, Rocky 2, the Bloodline is slowly falling apart. It all fits.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Nov 26, 2023 1:22:32 GMT -5
Anybody check on FTR Bald & Danhausen?? [violently scratching self] November 25th 2023 I'm ba-..okay hang on sorry this shit's itchy my dude Donavon gave it to me f*** is that ringworm But every dude in Canada is named "Gord".
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Nov 26, 2023 1:24:03 GMT -5
There’s really no possible way that didn’t read as a joke, right? Like…he got injured couching the Elite’s moves on more than one occasion before. I don’t really give two f***s what he does. Sorry if that somehow read as serious. That is not how he got injured either time That wasn’t what put him on the shelf either time, but his knees gave way trying the Buckshot. Which was what the comment I was responding to was as referencing. Sorry, I wasn’t being serious. Please let it be known, for the love of God, that I think CM Punk, at least what I know of his public persona, is kind of narcissistic asshole, but I don’t wish an actual injury on him. To the contrary, I hope he’s somehow managed to grow as a person in a way he hasn’t managed for a decade over the last three months and I hope this works out well for everyone involved.
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Post by Fade on Nov 26, 2023 1:24:23 GMT -5
I obviously have no way of knowing but Cody has to be at the very least uncomfortable about Punk being in WWE. Cody left AEW but it’s not like he doesn’t like or disrespects Tony Khan or Bucks, Hangman and Omega. Should check out the press conference. He plays the ambassador role but the undercurrent death stare he gives Hausman lmao. I got the same thought. it’s gotta be awkward. Least a lil
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Post by Nosnorb on Nov 26, 2023 1:24:31 GMT -5
[violently scratching self] November 25th 2023 I'm ba-..okay hang on sorry this shit's itchy my dude Donavon gave it to me f*** is that ringworm But every dude in Canada is named "Gord". I thought it was an even split between Gord and Lorne.
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Post by 06vwgti on Nov 26, 2023 1:24:52 GMT -5
Lol I wonder if AJ Styles changed his mind about never working with Punk. But my serious opinion is I think Punk still has something to offer in the ring, so there'll be some great matches, but I've been over his promo style for a while and am not really looking forward to what he's going to have to say. I don't think he has much to offer in the ring, he's made of glass now
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Nov 26, 2023 1:25:37 GMT -5
I just hope Eddy Thorpe's okay with this At least Punk does a top rope elbow drop which is significantly different and inferior to the Thorpe Standing Elbow Drop.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Nov 26, 2023 1:26:54 GMT -5
All I know is I cannot wait for Monday!!
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Post by chazraps on Nov 26, 2023 1:27:41 GMT -5
Chalamet is Wonka
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Post by EoE: Workin On My Night Cheese on Nov 26, 2023 1:27:41 GMT -5
I’ve had to recap the thread already. Scrum/C.M Punk Threads are the Michael Myers to FAN mods. Big “Remove the stone of shame/Attach the stone of triumph” energy.
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Post by polarbearpete on Nov 26, 2023 1:28:50 GMT -5
Business is about to pick up…
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Post by welshpenguin on Nov 26, 2023 1:29:45 GMT -5
Doubtful, unless Punk gets over HUGE with mainstream attention, he'll close Night 1 with Seth. I love Punk and Roman, but the two of them having a match has no appeal to me. Punk's main gripe after being told "match with Taker IS a main event" was that he wasn't paid like it was one" If main eventing Mania is even something he wants anymore. He could have let that dream die in the last 10 years. Apparently srs said Punk/Seth is planned for the Rumble It really is a Mania level match. I’m hoping they hold off on it.
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