mrbananagrabber
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Nov 26, 2023 18:44:01 GMT -5
I was thinking the whole night maybe Orton was a swerve and they’ve have Punk take his place; then Orton showed and I was so disappointed when the WWE logo came up “at the end.” They absolutely played me, I marked HARD when that music hit. f***ing awesome.
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khali
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Post by khali on Nov 26, 2023 18:48:53 GMT -5
Seth Rollins is going to do worked shoot promos with Punk while wearing the most godawful outfit you’ve ever seen in your life, and that’s just going to make it all the sillier and more absurd.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Nov 26, 2023 18:51:40 GMT -5
Seth Rollins is going to do worked shoot promos with Punk while wearing the most godawful outfit you’ve ever seen in your life, and that’s just going to make it all the sillier and more absurd. All I ask he doesn't once say: "This ISN'T Seth Rollins talking to CM Punk, this is Colby Lopez talking to Phil Brooks!"
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Legion
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Post by Legion on Nov 26, 2023 18:54:23 GMT -5
I wonder if the large section of WWE's audience that have no interest in or knowledge of AEW have any clue about how controversial some see this as?
The frontpage BBC news story didn't mention it at all, some insinuation, but really just that he worked for a rival company that he recently left.
I can see how some people will be genuinely excited for this, and reckon tomorrow's Raw will be huge.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Nov 26, 2023 18:56:37 GMT -5
I wonder if the large section of WWE's audience that have no interest in or knowledge of AEW have any clue about how controversial some see this as? The frontpage BBC news story didn't mention it at all, some insinuation, but really just that he worked for a rival company that he recently left. I can see how some people will be genuinely excited for this, and reckon tomorrow's Raw will be huge. I’m sure it’ll depend from city to city. I also think at first he’ll get mainly positive reactions. I could easily see them just using him as a heel, too.
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Post by sabretooth on Nov 26, 2023 18:56:42 GMT -5
Well, it at least makes thing interesting!
I'm posting here just to get you salivating hyenas to Page 54 so the fun can begin.
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Post by Hypnosis on Nov 26, 2023 18:58:27 GMT -5
Well, it at least makes thing interesting! I'm posting here just to get you salivating hyenas to Page 54 so the fun can begin. Punk calls out Daffy Duck for a fight.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 26, 2023 18:59:31 GMT -5
They must be sure that there's a real return on investment with him returning. And as others have quite rightly stated, Punk needs Trips and WWE more than they need him, he's definitely in danger of completely f***ing up his entire wrestling legacy if he burns this bridge once more. As someone who here for the jokes, and isn't fussed about him in any way, this whole 10 year carnival since he left the first time has been hilarious. He is up there with Vince as one of the carniest people to have impacted the industry. Apparently last night merch sales went crazy. Orton was number 1 and Punk was number 2. You really only sign him for merch alone cause that will get your funds back
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Cranjis McBasketball
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 26, 2023 18:59:49 GMT -5
I wonder if the large section of WWE's audience that have no interest in or knowledge of AEW have any clue about how controversial some see this as? The frontpage BBC news story didn't mention it at all, some insinuation, but really just that he worked for a rival company that he recently left. I can see how some people will be genuinely excited for this, and reckon tomorrow's Raw will be huge. The video had 23 million views on Twitter alone this afternoon. Oh those 23 million, how many do you suppose follow the backstage going ons of another wrestling company? High end, maybe 20K?? The vast, vast majority of fans of anything don’t have to interact with what they watch on TV constantly. Once Punk trended, people would see it, watch the video to see what happened and either move on or watch for a while to see what happens.
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Legion
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Post by Legion on Nov 26, 2023 19:00:42 GMT -5
I wonder if the large section of WWE's audience that have no interest in or knowledge of AEW have any clue about how controversial some see this as? The frontpage BBC news story didn't mention it at all, some insinuation, but really just that he worked for a rival company that he recently left. I can see how some people will be genuinely excited for this, and reckon tomorrow's Raw will be huge. I’m sure it’ll depend from city to city. I also think at first he’ll get mainly positive reactions. I could easily see them just using him as a heel, too. I suspect tweener to begin with, see how reactions go and pick a side before 'Mania and whatever marquee match he has there. Assuming he lasts that long
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Post by hbkid718 on Nov 26, 2023 19:01:10 GMT -5
I like CM Punk the wrestler so I'm happy that he's back so he can have great wrestling matches against several opponents. I do not like Phil Brooks the person for being a baby that doesn't get his way & causes issues in various promotions including allegedly assaulting executives. After seeing the reactions from guys like Seth Rollins & Drew McIntyre, which right now, I can't tell if it's real or scripted, I am excited to watch Raw tomorrow to see what happens. Hopefully, during the meeting that he had with Triple H, Triple H warned him about his behavior.
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Post by sabretooth on Nov 26, 2023 19:01:32 GMT -5
End the thread!
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Post by Savage Gambino on Nov 26, 2023 19:01:59 GMT -5
I wonder if the large section of WWE's audience that have no interest in or knowledge of AEW have any clue about how controversial some see this as? The frontpage BBC news story didn't mention it at all, some insinuation, but really just that he worked for a rival company that he recently left. I can see how some people will be genuinely excited for this, and reckon tomorrow's Raw will be huge. Watching the guy who assaulted your EVPs and threatened your life (either directly or indirectly) make it to the front page of the BBC for joining your rival without you and yours getting so much as a name drop has to be rough.
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Legion
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Post by Legion on Nov 26, 2023 19:02:48 GMT -5
I like CM Punk the wrestler so I'm happy that he's back so he can have great wrestling matches against several opponents. I do not like Phil Brooks the person for being a baby that doesn't get his way & causes issues in various promotions including allegedly assaulting executives. After seeing the reactions from guys like Seth Rollins & Drew McIntyre, which right now, I can't tell if it's real or scripted, I am excited to watch Raw tomorrow to see what happens. Hopefully, during the meeting that he had with Triple H, Triple H warned him about his behavior. I'd put money on it all being a work right now
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Nov 26, 2023 19:03:41 GMT -5
He has the open the show on Monday.
It's what everyone will tune in for.
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Legion
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Post by Legion on Nov 26, 2023 19:04:06 GMT -5
I wonder if the large section of WWE's audience that have no interest in or knowledge of AEW have any clue about how controversial some see this as? The frontpage BBC news story didn't mention it at all, some insinuation, but really just that he worked for a rival company that he recently left. I can see how some people will be genuinely excited for this, and reckon tomorrow's Raw will be huge. Watching the guy who assaulted your EVPs and threatened your life (either directly or indirectly) make it to the front page of the BBC for joining your rival without you and yours getting so much as a name drop has to be rough. To be clear, they do mention AEW by name, just none of the scandal or backstage shenanigans
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2023 19:04:41 GMT -5
The question is, will he have a bag that he is going to carry around?
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Cranjis McBasketball
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 26, 2023 19:07:21 GMT -5
He has the open the show on Monday. It's what everyone will tune in for. Gotta capture the audience who is coming back for Punk. I’m watching tomorrow and I know my friend is as well. So, they gotta have a hot show to keep the audience they’re about to get.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Nov 26, 2023 19:09:13 GMT -5
He has the open the show on Monday. It's what everyone will tune in for. Gotta capture the audience who is coming back for Punk. I’m watching tomorrow and I know my friend is as well. So, they gotta have a hot show to keep the audience they’re about to get. Yup, let's hope it's a promo that sets out his motivations clear.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Nov 26, 2023 19:09:36 GMT -5
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