CM Punk Suspended by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon After Shoot Promo on Raw
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:25 AM EDT
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PrintCM Punk delivered one of the most memorable "shoot" promos of all time to close out Monday night's Raw, but it wasn't without it's repercussions. Via WWE.com:
Raw’s abrupt conclusion Monday night was not due to technical difficulties. The decision to suddenly end the broadcast in that manner was made by WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, who gave this quote to WWE.com:
"CM Punk was suspended indefinitely for his unprofessional conduct as soon as Raw went off the air."
As it stands, it looks as though Punk might be starting his break from the WWE early, but he doesn't strike me as one who let's a suit like McMahon get the last laugh. No, I believe things are just beginning to get interesting.
Video of Punk's promo after the jump.
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I’ve said it all over the place tonight, but this was easily the best segment I’ve seen since I began watching WWE again this year. Even then, it tops some of the great moments from when I was watching years and years ago.
So, let’s hear it. Work? Real shoot? Little bit of both? I’m excited to see where this is going, even if it means waiting for an extended period of time for Punk to return.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
I'm with you.
Because then his return is going to be HUGE.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jun 28, 2011 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea whether it's a work or not
But it was the most compelling thing I’ve seen on Raw since the original NXT jumping of Cena.
And in the same vein, I expect Vince to let it completely go to waste.
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by Billy Gomila on Jun 28, 2011 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
that was awesome first time ive watched something on Raw in AGES
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Bix....here's the full promo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OS9wZGb_3g
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
This was Sooooo good!
I was like Ohhhhhhhh, and my kids were like, what happened? Hahahaha!
So…it was real then?
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Nah. Just part of the angle…right? RIGHT!?!?!? lol
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope lol
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
My guess and this is a legitimate guess though I'll try and get confirmed by my buddy at WWE
They’re transitioning back to the attitude era type promos. He’s resigned with the WWE and will challenge for the title at Money In The Bank brought back by someone in the company. Win and start a feud with the whole locker room.
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by Matthew Roth on Jun 28, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
That sounds sweet!
I actually have noticed they’ve been on Attitude light era mode for a while now. Fine by me! Puppies!!!
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by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
RAW needs more Bra n Panties matches.
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by Matthew Roth on Jun 28, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I feel that we were robbed of a semi-erotic diva’s match when we didn’t get the pillow fight. :(
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Was the wheel rigged?
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
There’s no way it wasn’t. Just looking at the CM Punk/Kane thing. Kane was right there (and then suddenly at the ramp in 10 seconds)…plush the Big Show/Del Rio cage match that had some significant things going on (cage falling apart, Show getting destroyed by Henry again).
That said, it’s for this very reason I think the pillow match should have happened. lol
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Friggin A!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
If this isn’t what they’re going to do, then it damn well should be.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I mean shit...he literally did all the legwork tonight
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by Matthew Roth on Jun 28, 2011 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there ANY chance that Shawn Michaels has anything to do with this?
Ah who am I kidding he’s too worried about his outdoor show.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
This would be great and I sincerely hope you’re right. But color me skeptical.
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by Billy Gomila on Jun 28, 2011 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
And I must say the tornado match was pretty damn sweet. Crowd was totally into it.
Booker was great and DDP! BANG!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
The tornado match was on point for sure. Definitely the highlight of the night…until…yeah. haha
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully
Someone took notice that the tag division needs to be a major part of the show again.
Who am I kidding?
by NegroGrande on Jun 28, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Hilarious name bro!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
bast match of the night
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 29, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta be worked...
I was doubting until I heard the full version all put together. The 3:25 clip plus the 1:32 clip leaves out the giveaway for me; the “Get a job!” part. Such an obvious “boo me I’m the heel” part. Still the best and most intriguing promo I’ve ever heard.
They're going all out then.
WWE.com says Vinny Mac suspended him and they took his profile off the roster.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s always safe to assume a pro wrestling company is working you until they say otherwise. And then it’s still safe to assume you’re getting worked.
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Ha this is pretty perfect.
Because saying he’s suspended and then taking him off WWE.com will only make us talk about him more and tune in to see what happens. It’s actually kinda brilliant.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jun 28, 2011 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I love how we all totally forgot HBK was the "guest host" tonight.
Super kick a few guys, make fun of WCW, pump his new show, PEACE I’M OUTTA HERE.
DO YOU PEOPLE ACTUALLY BELIEVE THIS WASN'T PLANNED
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by Derek Suboticki on Jun 28, 2011 1:50 AM EDT reply actions
IT'S STILL REAL TO ME DAMMIT!
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by Matthew Roth on Jun 28, 2011 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions
As it was happening I did question it.
Watching it over you can tell. Most fans cant though, which is why this is awesome.
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by xFenixKnightx on Jun 28, 2011 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions
You know what I believe?
CM Punk’s Shoot = traffic.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions
It was staged, but that doesn't take away from how awesome it was.
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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jun 28, 2011 1:55 AM EDT reply actions
Complete Work
But darn it, it was the best promo I’ve heard from a superstar wrestler in a long time.
Let him Contemplate this on the Tree of Woe. --Tulsa Doom
If Punk was going off script, his mic would have cut out and they'd have stopped broadcasting much earlier
The timing of cutting him off was too perfect for it to be reflexive decision making.
Plus it’d be too easy to book Punk in a match with a ‘policeman’ who can shoot on him in ring if WWE were genuinely concerned about losing control. There aren’t many legitimately skilled guys left there but there are some who could put punk in his place if need be (eg. Smith, Danielson).
Which begs the question though
How many of those “legit” guys would WWE trust to not take it easy on Punk, considering that they’re in a similar mold and lower on the card? (i.e. Danielson probably being at least comradely and professional with Punk backstage)
I do agree though that the timing was WAY too perfect for snap decision, considering that it was essentially “Let me tell you a story about—”
Us: “What was the story about! Tell us more!”
Money changes a lot of things
I doubt it’ll even come to it since odds favour it as being a work, but if there’s ever a circumstance where WWE need someone to take a title off someone who’s gone into business for themselves, an under the table bonus check will likely be enough to get things done.
Epic promo
Work schedule forces me to go to bed early these days, so I caught it on YouTube.
Freaking. Amazing.
I think he signed the new contract and they’re keeping it quiet. Just my guess, but this seems like the beginning of something huge.
This was really beautiful.
Too elegant, pointed and long to be anything but a turning point in brand direction. CM Punk is absolutely amazing on the mic.
Incredible
Even though it was worked, it was pulled off so wonderfully. heres to hoping they dont drop the ball with this gem….
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by Parkinglotninja on Jun 28, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
You know
If Roth’s bit about this signaling the rise of some sort of anti-establishment stable/faction, Dave Batista’s not doing anything and joining Punk to battle the “ass-kissers” would completely fit the note he went out on.
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the new nexus + batista =
The even newer nexus?
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by TheRealGunslinger on Jun 28, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
fantastic promo
But, I guess it also shows me once and for all how disinterested in pro wrestling I have become because I don’t care at all about the follow up.
??????
How can you not be interested in the followup to this? This is the best thing to happen in wrestling for a long long time. If your not interested in this then are you even a fan anymore?
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by TheRealGunslinger on Jun 28, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If I wasn’t such a Punk fan, I’d probably pass on this because of how often the WWE doesn’t pull the trigger on things like this.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 28, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
So this means I did actually miss John Cena lose a match
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