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CM Punk explains why he wasn't part of Raw walkout on Triple H

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The big money angle in WWE right now, played out mostly on the Raw brand but slowly invading the Smackdown brand, is Triple H and how good (or not good) he's doing at his job as COO.

After weeks of chaos, mostly perpetrated by The Miz and R-Truth, nearly the entire roster assembled to give Triple H a vote of no confidence at the end of Raw this past Monday and walked out on the show. 

Everyone from WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio to World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry to the announce team to the cameramen walked out and left "The Game" by himself, with no support.

Except there were a few wrestlers that never went out. Essentially, the big babyfaces on the roster -- Randy Orton, John Cena, Sheamus and CM Punk. 

On the Oct. 4 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated this was done because WWE knew everyone that walked out would be booed and they didn't want the biggest babyfaces in the company to be in that position.

They had Randy Orton explain his side of it at the Smackdown tapings last night, which you can read spoilers for on the site now.

For his part, Punk took to Twitter to explain himself in his own way and to get himself over how he can in trying to keep with the character he's built over the past few months. Here's what he said:

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"I think a lot of people are missing the point. Fans and coworkers alike. Walking out is a pussy move. There's a huge difference......in what I did. I want change, and I can't change shit from my couch. I'm in the fox hole. I'm getting it done. I stayed to fight......and I'm fighting for change. You can protest, violently or peacefully without actually showing up. Walking out isn't a solution......at least not one that I've ever seen work. Hold 'em up. Make them change. Don't just walk out, or lay down. Fight. This goes for fans......as well. Bored? Don't like @johncena? Want more @ZackRyder? Show up and be heard. Don't be a pussy and just tweet about it. I want change, and I'll stand and fight for it even if I'm alone. Popular or unpopular, I could care less. Take your voting and shove it. Actions speaks louder than words. Except mine. My words are pretty awesome. No think about all that, and hopefully you'll get it. #fight. Too many tweets from me. Misspellings abound. You CAN'T protest without showing up. I am not Gandhi. I will kick your face. Don't like HHH as COO? Punch him in the face. I did. It's wrestling, not the NBA. #fight. Next high kick to Johnny 'Funkhauser' Ace won't be an accident."

Essentially, he agrees with everything Triple H was saying but he's still against what Triple H represents. Which makes sense but this still works against Punk outside of the storyline because he's just getting buried and pushed further into the crowd within it ... or at least that's how it looks on TV.

There are reports making the rounds from (mostly) reliable websites we won't name for security reasons that are saying Punk is set to receive another large push in the upcoming months, which could include his being placed in an upcoming WWE produced film.

Take that for what it is.

Are you okay with Punk's explanation? Or does it leave you wanting more?

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I really hope Punk isn't in a WWE movie

The phrase “Its a trap!” comes to mind of anyone starting a movie career in WWE films.

"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio

by Gdawg on Oct 5, 2011 10:54 AM EDT reply actions  

Whoa c'mon now

you mean to tell me Ted DiBiase isn’t a huge success?

by Kyle Rancourt on Oct 5, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of all the great career moves the Rock has made

Never doing a WWE film has to be the greatest.

"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio

by Gdawg on Oct 5, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Punk isn't getting the WHC, he's getting the WWE Championship

I think this means that Del Rio will keep the title for a while and then Punk will be the one to dethrone him and get a nice long reign as champ.

"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio

by Gdawg on Oct 5, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, according to Wade Keller on his podcast today the current plans for WrestleMania is that The Rock vs. John Cena won’t be for the WWE title, which would open up a spot for Punk to be in the WWE title match on the show. Apparently, WWE officials are high on Punk because in August his merchandise outsold Cena’s, which would be the first month anyone has done that in years and years.

by Keith Harris on Oct 5, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

JR tweeted awhile ago Punk’s “Best in the World” shirt was selling as fast as Austin 3-16 at one point

by Jonathan Loesche on Oct 5, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pretty dumb reach there.

You can rationalize anything including being protected while holding hands with Cena.

by TrailerParkTrash on Oct 5, 2011 11:29 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Don’t like @johncena? Want more @ZackRyder? Show up and be heard.

And HOW long have people been turning up to boo Cena?

By the way, I’ve seen two guys wearing “Best in the World” t-shirts this week. Last time I saw WWE merch in my lil’ English city was about ten years ago.

by bensix on Oct 5, 2011 12:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Entrenched stars like that, it's not really gonna do anything

Zach Ryder is getting more and more time because everyone’s been clamoring for him. The WWE still seems really slow and hesitant about giving him more time and deeper, more relevant stories, but it’s still something- five months ago, where was Zach Ryder?

The one I don’t get the most is John Morrison. He’s a good guy, the audience likes him enough, and he has a flashy, unique style of wrestling that no one else on the roster can claim. I get that there were problems with him dating Melina and all that, but it’s been how long since he was relevant?

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!" Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Oct 5, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

We might have different definitions of being relevant

But he was in the main event picture pre-Punk shoot and his match quality deserved it (his mic skills left much to be desired).

"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio

by Gdawg on Oct 5, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

John Morrison?

I’d say so, yeah. He had that tag team with R-Truth for a couple of months where they were in contention for the championship title. He had that “bullies aren’t cool” feud with Shamus (or Jack Swagger?) a couple of months back, as well and had a match against then-champion Miz.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!" Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Oct 5, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lol babyface punk

Meltzer is alot more make sense than ur pathetic excuse.
Nash: hey guys i texted myself. Lol punk thats what u fighting for?

by Lucdulatif on Oct 5, 2011 1:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

That response just doesn't cut it
Walking out isn’t a solution……at least not one that I’ve ever seen work. Hold ’em up. Make them change.

Ever heard of the Chicano Civil Rights movement? The movie Walkout? Like most everyone, I love Punk, but this was weak.

LeBron James - 0 Charles Barkley - 0 Karl Malone/John Stockton - 0 Sun Yue -1

by sun yue on Oct 5, 2011 5:45 PM EDT reply actions  

cry cry cry

Do you guys like anything? CM Punk is getting a push and I for one am excited. Is it perfect? No, what in wrestling ever is? Just enjoy the best thing in WWE and shut up. There is being a smart fan and expecting to be entertained but Punk is totally right and the WWE is trying very hard to do something with him.

The CM Punk chants are not as loud anymore and people still cheer for Cena. You typing comments on message boards and dirtsheet sites does not do anything. Punk fans need to actually show up to WWE shows and be loud. Now is a good start, but to say there is no change this early is idiotic and lazy.

by SuperFancyMan on Oct 5, 2011 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

you have terrible taste in wrestling

you are always so negative, why do you even watch? People who talk like you are the people I most suspect of being closet Cena lovers.

Just admit you don’t like Punk because you are a Little Jimmy

by SuperFancyMan on Oct 5, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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