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Post by xCompackx on Nov 26, 2023 13:19:25 GMT -5
I dunno, I give SRS a pass for doubting a dude who almost died on WWE's watch would want to come back.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Nov 26, 2023 13:19:27 GMT -5
In defense of SRS, Fightful never said he wouldn't be signed or anything, only reported that no one had been told to expect him, which was true. Sounds like the people who knew what was up could be counted on one hand. Him dunking on people, was him dunking on people being assholes claiming he said certain things Fightful never reported. Correct. For all of the times he prob goes too hard on trolls, he’s like one of…three well-connected reporters these days.
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Post by Nosnorb on Nov 26, 2023 13:19:34 GMT -5
For some but not all Fans still hold grudges to HBK for shit done 30 years ago and if he dares to catch an attitude that means the old HBK is back Michaels at least worked to be a better man, even finding spirituality in doing so. He also found horniness which he infused into the new NXT.
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Post by Johnny Flamingo on Nov 26, 2023 13:20:42 GMT -5
If no major incidents happen at the end of all this, does Punk earn "redemption" from fans? For me, no. I’m a huge Young Bucks fan and have been since their early PWG days. He publicly tried to destroy their careers and is a major catalyst for them and their fans getting harassed online. I used to be a huge Punk fan but I don’t see anything they would make me a fan of his or have redemption now. I hope it works out for him and WWE, I just wont be watching.
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Post by BRV on Nov 26, 2023 13:20:52 GMT -5
I’d like to think CM Punk will be on his best behavior, because this is quite literally his last chance. If he flames out during this go-around with WWE, where else is there for him to go? He doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who loves wrestling so much that he’d do it in front of 1,500 people with TNA or NWA, so this is really it for him.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Nov 26, 2023 13:22:38 GMT -5
WWE is much better structurally to deal with Punk. He can come in, do his shit, get on his bus, hang with his buddies, and leave. He's not a locker room leader, you don't have him involved in booking of the show; he's Hulk Hogan in his original run back with WWE. Except that Punk 100% wants to be seen like a locker room leader.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Nov 26, 2023 13:23:54 GMT -5
Michaels at least worked to be a better man, even finding spirituality in doing so. He also found horniness which he infused into the new NXT.
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Post by asuka007 on Nov 26, 2023 13:30:14 GMT -5
Michaels at least worked to be a better man, even finding spirituality in doing so. He also found horniness which he infused into the new NXT. He’s a happily married man these days. So he just has everyone else on the show be super horny instead.
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Post by asuka007 on Nov 26, 2023 13:31:02 GMT -5
More than anything this says a lot about Triple H more so than Punk. He didn't need to be cool with this but he talked to him for an hour and with Nick's help they got it done. Punk, someone who's said some vile stuff about WWE was ok with it enough that he not only signed but mended fences with Trips? Like, had an hour long talk on the phone to him and mended fences. This is 2023. Talking on the phone is different compared to the 90s let alone 1 hour? That's nuts. The more Triple H is in charge the better he looks compared to Vince. This is NXT Trips finally showing his shit. Triple H was the guy who talked Bruno Sammartino into finally accepting a WWE HOF induction.
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Post by sarkerpolseng on Nov 26, 2023 13:34:19 GMT -5
I honestly think Punk has wanted to do backstage stuff and be a mentor and coach to a younger generation of wrestlers. I can see him wanting to help book, or something like that.
I think Punk and Triple H being on the same page could bring some great stuff to wrestling. I do feel their booking styles and professional wrestling mindset is more similar than a lot of people think.
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Post by RKTaker on Nov 26, 2023 13:35:45 GMT -5
it's a shame Punk signed with WWE I was looking forward to his GCW run
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Post by jm on Nov 26, 2023 13:37:22 GMT -5
If no major incidents happen at the end of all this, does Punk earn "redemption" from fans? For me, no. I’m a huge Young Bucks fan and have been since their early PWG days. He publicly tried to destroy their careers and is a major catalyst for them and their fans getting harassed online. I used to be a huge Punk fan but I don’t see anything they would make me a fan of his or have redemption now. I hope it works out for him and WWE, I just wont be watching. Amen to this as a fellow huge Young Bucks fan!!
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Nov 26, 2023 13:44:18 GMT -5
For me, no. I’m a huge Young Bucks fan and have been since their early PWG days. He publicly tried to destroy their careers and is a major catalyst for them and their fans getting harassed online. I used to be a huge Punk fan but I don’t see anything they would make me a fan of his or have redemption now. I hope it works out for him and WWE, I just wont be watching. Amen to this as a fellow huge Young Bucks fan!! Sorry, I like real wrestlers. Not nerds!
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Post by ayumidah on Nov 26, 2023 13:48:54 GMT -5
Amen to this as a fellow huge Young Bucks fan!! Sorry, I like real wrestlers. Not nerds!
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Post by Chiral on Nov 26, 2023 13:53:03 GMT -5
I'm sure THIS time Punk angrily gets everything he wants will work out for everyone.
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Nov 26, 2023 14:03:22 GMT -5
part of me wonders if the ethics behind the definition of the word punk line up with this mans behaviour at all, it would seem like not in my opinion
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Post by SneakMan on Nov 26, 2023 14:07:33 GMT -5
part of me wonders if the ethics behind the definition of the word punk even line up with this mans behaviour at all Has anyone suggested that WWE rehired Punk simply so they could guarantee they get him and Vince into the same unit at ADX Florence
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Nov 26, 2023 14:09:04 GMT -5
part of me wonders if the ethics behind the definition of the word punk even line up with this mans behaviour at all Has anyone suggested that WWE rehired Punk simply so they could guarantee they get him and Vince into the same unit at ADX Florence thy can think about that when they're in 'THE HOLE' for 30 days a piece
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Post by Johnny Flamingo on Nov 26, 2023 14:21:25 GMT -5
Amen to this as a fellow huge Young Bucks fan!! Sorry, I like real wrestlers. Not nerds! I like elite talent
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Post by DichEvans on Nov 26, 2023 14:22:14 GMT -5
It still entertains me that a sister company of the US version of TNT with the same name/logo (that is on an AEW title) promotes WWE.
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