CM Punk Crashes WWE's Panel at Comic-Con, Confronts Triple H

by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 21, 2011 5:19 PM EDT in WWE

When word came out that WWE Champion CM Punk was making his way to San Diego, we knew it was highly likely that he'd be paying a visit to the WWE's panel at Comic-Con. Sure enough, Punk was enjoying the convention today, but took the time to pay a visit to his old friends at the WWE. Thankfully, cameras were rolling (many, many cameras) and the entire scene was has found it's way to Youtube.

Woah. Let's recap.

CM Punk enters the conference room where Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Bret Hart, and Raw writer Brian Gewirtz where taking questions. Punk announces himself via megaphone, and the fans go nuts.
Punk asks "Hunter" how life in fantasy land was, with the new WWE Chairman (well, sort of) replying with "How's life in the unemployment line?"
Punk brings up the WWE looking to crown a new champ, then tells Rey that if he wants the belt he can come to Chicago and challenge for it.
Then, Punk asks Gewirtz when he's going to put Zach Ryder on TV.
Hunter then says it's a new regime, and that he should get in touch with him, so they can work something out. Punk says Hunter can get a hold of him, he's pretty sure Stephanie has his number.

This is exactly how the WWE should use social networking and the internet, do not doubt for a second that this was not all part of the plan. Both twitter and youtube are key in this angle, and even though Vince McMahon wasn't pleased with this past Monday Night Raw's 3.2 rating, I believe that pushing forward with this can be groundbreaking.

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So, what’s the over/under on Punk being on Raw next week? I’d say the chances are good. Especially with Hunter trying reach out to Punk.

Also, the Stephanie line was a classic.

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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 21, 2011 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

You have to keep him off for at least a month maybe two

perferably he come back when Raw is in Columbus, because I may be there and I may need to change my shorts after he comes out

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by WVPiratesfan on Jul 21, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think he’d come back to wrestle right off the bat, but I think they have to have him around at least in some capacity soon or it can die out entirely.

Then again, I’m saying this because of the bland tournament that was going on this week, so long as they can get the gears turning (notice how there’s NO other story going on?) then they won’t need to bring him in for a month or two. Maybe tease an appearance at Summer Slam and have him show up there? That would be better than just outright bringing him back.

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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 21, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Just show the footage from the Comic Con on Raw and have Triple H react to it. Anything more would be rushing the angle. You need to really build anticipation for his return, otherwise it was a waste not putting him on TV this week.

by Keith Harris on Jul 21, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

"Stephanie has my phone number" LOL Classic CM PUNK...

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by xFenixKnightx on Jul 22, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, I spent last night showing my friend who is a hardcore MMA fan the CM Punk angle. He’s your typical “It’s a soap opera for men,” kind of anti-wrestling guy. I told him that this is the best thing to happen in the WWE in a long, long time, and that CM Punk’s style would appeal to him. After a little bit of coercion, he cracked, and we watched each and every Punk/Cena/Vince promo dealing with the angle.

He was sold. Ratings weren’t too hot for this past Raw, but success doesn’t come over night…but if this angle can hook someone who has never even been a wrestling fan, then this is something I really hope they pursue.

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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 21, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I watched the CM Punk at ComicCon video!

by 91bigten on Jul 21, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

This has been so enjoyable to follow over these past couple of weeks. the only thing is I feel like it is going to end up in a giant clusterf@ck based off what WWF usually does.
I hope I am wrong.

by Scott Whitt on Jul 21, 2011 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

I’m optimistic, judging from how the angle is playing out, we might be seeing the younger, promising stars getting some attention soon. I hope it’s not a temporary thing that gets cancelled in favor staying in their comfort zone.

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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 21, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it's not unfair to say Vince has given a certain group of people the ball

And to see how they run with it. We’re fully entrenched in the information age and previously WWE (or most sports / entertainments brands) are yet to scratch the surface on what can be done. Even if this doesn’t pan out, they should be applauded for being experimental and possibly influencing the way other live entertainment companies do things.

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by KJ Gould on Jul 21, 2011 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

If this does nothing else

it still has people talking and if that is happening then it was successful and can be in the future. I also think that Ryder will get his shot soon but I hope they don’t ruin him.

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by Ditkavsworld on Jul 21, 2011 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone lesser....

….And this angle would go south quickly.

cm punk has a new youtube channel dedicated to him

www.youtube.com/user/thisiscmpunk

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by scorpio_x on Jul 21, 2011 6:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

If Vince wants better ratings then he better find a way to have Punk on Raw alot because the last 2 shows that he wasn’t a part of were incredibly forgettable. Right now it’s all about Punk and people want to watch him not Vince or Cena and the same old crap.

by Raker on Jul 21, 2011 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

He needs Punk on TV. Also, I need him too. /No homo.

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by xFenixKnightx on Jul 22, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Putting Punk on WWE tv is basically killing the heat and ruining the value of the Championship. Punk’s stance of not signing a contract and being a rebel would be killed off immediately. That is the special aspect of this angle you have to milk it and draw it out just right. Fans have to be patient as does WWE. The more Punk is away from WWE the more credibility he carries and the title carries and that translates to big dollars.

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by Major on Jul 22, 2011 12:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Maybe have him show up as a spectator

with the belt of course

by WVPiratesfan on Jul 22, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Problem with that is, he totally trashed Cena for being “fired” and doing the same thing. Here’s an interesting idea. Use the “This message brought to you by CM Punk” or whatever title it was that was used at the beginning of the final video package for Punk/Cena and have him hijack the titantron when the next champion is crowned. Let’s assume it’s Rey (although it’d be more fun if it was the Miz).

Rey celebrates, crowd is applauding, then the titantron goes blank, and the megaphone siren hits. Punk cuts a promo on Rey, saying that he’s not the champion, and that he needs to come to Chicago if he wants the belt. Otherwise, Rey’s belt is meaningless. End the show.

Yeah, it’s longshot fantasy booking, and of course you’ll have people trying to be smart and ask how he managed to get onto the titantron. So long as it doesn’t run like a pre-taped promo, you throw in some static and fuzz before the video rolls, and you have that “brought to you by CM Punk” title at the beginning, I think any sort of complaints would be minimal. It’s all about keeping Punk fresh in the fans minds without blowing his return.

It’d be even better if throughout the show the WWE was having “technical difficulties”, which would turn out to be Punk trying to get on the air. Maybe Colt Cabana has elite hacker skills.

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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 22, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Punk could start a new nWo type of stable

with a bunch of guys from ROH

by WVPiratesfan on Jul 22, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve heard the ROH invasion rumor but if you have 1 amazing rebel character why dilute his heat by putting him in a gang? If Punk is going to be the next ‘Austin’ type character then it should be 1 man vs. The world. That’s where the money is.

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by Major on Jul 22, 2011 1:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions