DichEvans
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Post by DichEvans on Nov 29, 2023 20:25:38 GMT -5
Didnt Kofi say Punk cut their friendship as soon as he left WWE? Before Punk joined AEW, Kofi complained about an airline racially profiling him, and Punk quickly also tweeted that he would never use that airline again. Maybe Punk went dark for a bit, but I think they're still friends
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Nov 29, 2023 20:49:51 GMT -5
Finally caught up, and this entire thread told me two things:
1. Indoctrination by SPORTSBALL! is still weird and fascinating to me.
2. We need more food talk. Like, why is Biggby's Sugar Bear the best coffee drink on the planet?
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Post by chronocross on Nov 29, 2023 21:06:11 GMT -5
Didnt Kofi say Punk cut their friendship as soon as he left WWE? Before Punk joined AEW, Kofi complained about an airline racially profiling him, and Punk quickly also tweeted that he would never use that airline again. Maybe Punk went dark for a bit, but I think they're still friends I think Kofi was the only guy from WWE that Punk talked to after his departure. I know Punk and Corey Graves aren't friendly after Punk left WWE in 2014 according to Graves.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Nov 29, 2023 21:21:15 GMT -5
Whenever they do cross pathes, the rival L-A Knight vs. C-M Punk chants could be the new Let's go Cena, Cena sucks levels of heat.
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Post by Hypnosis on Nov 29, 2023 22:28:30 GMT -5
They had a new theme for Kofi but they turned it down at the last minute. It would have been fire. Wale was also a "huge change", but it was a huge change that worked. Sometimes huge change is good, even necessary, especially after half a decade. As an aside, comparatively very low on the list of things I miss about seeing Big E on TV, boy was that solo theme fire. I have Big E's solo theme in my 2K23 jukebox playlist.
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john84
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Post by john84 on Nov 29, 2023 23:32:06 GMT -5
Thea Hail was 10 when Punk left. And has even more energy then she did back then...
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Post by john84 on Nov 29, 2023 23:34:10 GMT -5
Woods can mess around in the midcard title scene while Kofi and Punk team up and then they eventually have a feud. Like, might as well. Kofi is different from the old days and Punk would love working with a friend compared to an enemy. Nothing wrong with rebuilding Kofi after the years of him not being where he needs to be. definitely, you can rebuild him pretty easily but telling the crowd his accomplishments if they really need to, he's won a lot if they keep punk face, they can have him mention how he's not exactly the most popular guy in the locker room but kofi has always had his back and go from there. keep punk face and rebuild kofi with him by association in terms of current popularity and if you do end up needing to turn punk heel, you've got ultra face kofi waiting right there being betrayed even though he always had punk's back. good shit Dammit Highlight, you've just come up with an idea that I'd legit be interested in.
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Nov 29, 2023 23:49:18 GMT -5
definitely, you can rebuild him pretty easily but telling the crowd his accomplishments if they really need to, he's won a lot if they keep punk face, they can have him mention how he's not exactly the most popular guy in the locker room but kofi has always had his back and go from there. keep punk face and rebuild kofi with him by association in terms of current popularity and if you do end up needing to turn punk heel, you've got ultra face kofi waiting right there being betrayed even though he always had punk's back. good shit Dammit Highlight, you've just come up with an idea that I'd legit be interested in. they don't have to break up the new day but if Big E is going to continue to be sidelined, they should try to get both of those guys some good singles work hell it should've happened a while ago but that kofi/ivar match showed there's a lot left in the tank for kofi
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Post by john84 on Nov 29, 2023 23:52:12 GMT -5
Dammit Highlight, you've just come up with an idea that I'd legit be interested in. they don't have to break up the new day but if Big E is going to continue to be sidelined, they should try to get both of those guys some good singles work hell it should've happened a while ago but that kofi/ivar match showed there's a lot left in the tank for kofi New Day is a group I'd like to see split up personally, as like the Roman Reigns of terror I'm more than ready to see that group end though I don't expect them to for obvious reasons (merchandise etc). But I do enjoy Kofi as a wrestler so I'd be up for that idea you mentioned, highlight.
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Post by gl83 on Nov 30, 2023 0:42:03 GMT -5
This is from fightful and if its true about the behavior clause then smart of them in case Punk implodes given his history...
I mean, they'd be fools not to have it very, very clearly spelled out in his contract what's considered inappropriate behaviour and what the exact consequences would be. Between Punk's track record of being a prick, and his willingness to get litigious when he feels wronged, I bet you Punk has the longest, most detailed and granular contract they've ever signed anyone to A dramatization of how long CM Punk's behavior clause is in his contract
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 30, 2023 0:48:26 GMT -5
This is from fightful and if its true about the behavior clause then smart of them in case Punk implodes given his history...
Every contract has a behaviour clause. Go look up Corey Perry on your preferred social media platform. I'll wait....... Anyway, yeah, wherever the hell you work, you have a behaviour clause. Trust me. Also, kissing co-workers on the lips, almost certainly a violation of that.
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Post by Chuck Conry on Nov 30, 2023 1:00:31 GMT -5
Didnt Kofi say Punk cut their friendship as soon as he left WWE? Pretty sure Punk posted something on Instagram before Raw suggesting all was good with them.
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Post by Corre.222 on Nov 30, 2023 1:40:49 GMT -5
If the CM Punk's promo was lacking for you, AI can just give you the next best thing:
CM Punk stands in the center of the WWE ring, microphone in hand.
CM Punk: "Well, well, well... isn't this a familiar yet strangely different world? I've journeyed far and wide, across various 'elite' landscapes, only to find myself back where legends are truly made. You know, I've been in places where freedom of speech was touted, but sometimes, it felt more like freedom to whine. I've wrestled with 'EVPs' more concerned about their playtime in the ring than running a tight ship. It's refreshing to be back in a universe where championships mean more than a vanity project for his billion dollar daddy. You talk about talent. It's one thing to be a big fish in a small pond, quite another to swim with the real sharks. I've seen kids playing dress-up as champions, now it's time to show them how it's really done. I left a world where 'dynamite' often fizzled out, to return to the grandest stage of them all. And let's not even start on those 'forbidden doors.' Seems more like revolving doors, with everyone trying to escape a sinking ship."
Worked wonders for Mordecai & Sean O'Haire promos as well. #Bonestorm
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 30, 2023 1:51:36 GMT -5
"CM Punk is the Beatles and I'm Ringo Starr" Jim Cornette
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Post by Nosnorb on Nov 30, 2023 11:26:34 GMT -5
WWE Posted this video about an hour ago, showing the story of his career in WWE, from his debut in ECW to him beating the Shield in a 3 on 1 match in 2013 all the while looking like death warmed up, and his return this year. The opening promo is now impossible to watch without laughing at.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Nov 30, 2023 12:19:10 GMT -5
Why would they even need a behavior clause unique to Punk? They can release him whenever they want assuming he doesn't have a guaranteed deal (and why would he given he didn't have the most leverage in this situation).
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Post by Citizen Snips on Nov 30, 2023 12:35:16 GMT -5
Why would they even need a behavior clause unique to Punk? They can release him whenever they want assuming he doesn't have a guaranteed deal (and why would he given he didn't have the most leverage in this situation). I think people are thinking his WWE deal is similar to his AEW deal when it’s probably just the standard WWE deal, which means they can release him whenever they feel like it, as you said. I know people have speculated some wild things about his AEW contract but I’d imagine it did have a lot of protection for Punk, given all the drama it took to actually fire him.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Nov 30, 2023 12:43:21 GMT -5
This is from fightful and if its true about the behavior clause then smart of them in case Punk implodes given his history...
Every contract has a behaviour clause. Go look up Corey Perry on your preferred social media platform. I'll wait....... Anyway, yeah, wherever the hell you work, you have a behaviour clause. Trust me. Also, kissing co-workers on the lips, almost certainly a violation of that. That's Scorey Perry to you, bub.
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Post by polarbearpete on Nov 30, 2023 12:49:01 GMT -5
Why would they even need a behavior clause unique to Punk? They can release him whenever they want assuming he doesn't have a guaranteed deal (and why would he given he didn't have the most leverage in this situation). Can save 90 days’ salary (likely over a million dollars here) if you terminate for the reasons listed in the contract. That being said, I think all of the talent contracts have the same provisions.
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Post by drougfree on Nov 30, 2023 13:04:32 GMT -5
WWE Posted this video about an hour ago, showing the story of his career in WWE, from his debut in ECW to him beating the Shield in a 3 on 1 match in 2013 all the while looking like death warmed up, and his return this year. The opening promo is now impossible to watch without laughing at.
man , cultist straight edge savior was my all time favourite gimmick i dont care about his antics outside of ring , i want to be entertained and he is damn good wrestler
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