WWE Monday Night Raw 7/25/11 Poll: Was CM Punk's Return to the WWE Rushed?
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 AM EDT
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PrintAs you surely know by now, WWE Champion CM Punk made his return to WWE Monday Night Raw in the final moments of the broadcast this evening. After John Cena beat Rey Mysterio (who beat the Miz) for the WWE Championship, it appeared to be a cookie cutter "The champ is here," moment. Then the bomb was dropped. CM Punk entered to Living Colour's "Cult of Personality", wearing the real WWE Championship.
Punk's exodus from the WWE has been the topic of a great deal of speculation. When would he return? Where would he appear next? Would the champion truly go wrestle for other promotions? Well, that speculation was put to an end with Punk's return tonight...but now the debate is on.
Did the WWE pull the trigger on this too soon? Was CM Punk's return to the WWE rushed? Either side can make a solid argument for their opinion in this case, and I implore you to join us in the comment section of this article to discuss whether or not CM Punk's return was too soon. Before that though, vote in the poll below!!!
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Did you watch the video on WWE.com? Punk yells to the crowd “We have to start getting some CM Punk merchandise up in here!” so yea, I think those people who shelled out $500 for that shirt are gonna be pretty pissed.
I also voted no. Without Punk on tv, the buzz eventually dies. Maybe the eventual PPV return would’ve been that much bigger, but you have to “talk them into the building” first. Now with Punk back the WWE can begin building upto Summerslam the right way. With CM Punk heading the train.
You better believe Punk wants those shirts available for purchase. Maybe the crowds won’t be so red anymore.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, would so many people be disappointed with the return if Punk got to cut a great promo? WWE should have let Punk razzle dazzle the WWE Universe before saying goodnight.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
I think it was done the right way. Make the fans tune in next week to hear what Punk has to say, why he’s back, what he’s going to do now that he re-signed, etc.
Only having two weeks to hype this feud up before Summerslam is a little tight, but honestly right now Punk could take a dump in the middle of the ring and we’d still all eat it up.
by NegroGrande on Jul 26, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the short build actually fits here. Strike again while Punk is still hot. Two Monday nights are more than enough for Punk to sell the PPV, Cena just needs to go with the motions.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Hand Punk the mic and watch what he does with it. Now the rest of the card on the other hand…
Also, do McGillicutty and Otunga come out still wearing Nexus shirts and to the Nexus theme? That’s gotta be scrapped now, right?
They're the tag champs
Even if they drop the belts soon, they’ll still have to come out to the Nexus music.
"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
WWE Superstars tapings, Nexus came out to generic music.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
No, I always thought that leaving off Punk from Raw was a huge mistake. He had to have always played some role in the program to keep interest going on what he was doing. The only thing rushed was a rehash of Cena as champion and a rematch of Punk vs. Cena both of those were unneccesary and have me questioning if the WWE has already dropped the ball on this.
Summerslam is the 2nd biggest show
You’re gonna have Punk vs who for the title if not Cena? Del Rio? Mysterio? I don’t think so. Punk/Cena is where the heat is right now no matter if people like Cena or not. Enjoy the angle for what it is and truthfully Cena has played his part very well. They are polar opposites, perfect enemies. I recall people complaining about too many Austin/Rock matches. Maybe that is true but it worked. CM Punk/Cena will sell tix and PPVs
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by Major on Jul 26, 2011 12:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m trying to enjoy the angle but the WWE as usual is making it hard, to me Punk is the draw here and his opponent is kind of irrelevant it’s what he’s preaching that matters. Cena at this point has done nothing but have cringe inducing promo’s that nearly dragged down the article and been his annoying self. I don’t see Punk/Cena as anything close ot Austin/Rock and that’s the problem going in this direction, if anything it once again shows the lack of depth in the WWE right now.
Raker
We all know there is a lack of depth in WWE! It’s been that way for years and it’s much worse now. Punk is preaching anti corporate, anti yes men rhetoric, no opponent fits that mold better than John Cena and no other opponent makes it real for the fans like Cena does because people actually THINK Cena is an ass kissing butt boy for Vince. Punks promo’s lose steam against a lesser opponent.
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by Major on Jul 26, 2011 9:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s a good point but my question is will Cena play ball or will he continue along the same lines he’s been on. See the only way this works is if Cena plays up the corporate side and turns heel, if he continues the same tired act this fued will go nowhere. And like i’ve said in the past the WWE has shown the have no interest in turning Cena they see too much money in him and continue to push him regardless. So in the end this can only end in 1 of 2 ways and i’m afraid that Punk’s time is already up and it will be more of the same.
Yes they rushed it
But only because they either freaked out because of last weeks ratings OR this was the plan all along and there are better twists planned to enhance the storyline. So far nothing seems to be happening like it wasnt planned. Changing Punk’s song and getting the licensing for it and having it ready to go shows there is some long term planning here.
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by Major on Jul 26, 2011 12:40 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
So does this mean the Summer of Punk is back in full force
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The months of Summer are....
Seriously I think that the reaction the angle has got is mainly due to Punk & Co not stooging it off the Wrestling media so imaginations ran wild and expectations were raise to ridiclous degrees. That said the level of hysteria and jumping to conclusions by people on the internet is rather tragic. People complain about short termism but never let a storyline play out before utterly shitting on it.
Instead of guessing we have people armchairing which me dont like.
by rovert on Jul 26, 2011 3:40 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
What people also forget is that Punk is set to take time off. Who is to say he doesnt do a Jeff Hardy or Chris Jericho? Sign an agreement until Summerslam – the so called second biggest of PPV the year and then leave.
by rovert on Jul 26, 2011 3:42 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm pretty sure this would be his time off
Make the occasional appearance here and there and cut a promo, but he won’t likely go the full Jericho route and just be gone from WWE completely for a period of time.
"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
Then again, who is to say Punk didn’t have a change of heart when the WWE decided to use him? Punk might have been willing to give up some time off in favor of working this angle that has pushed his popularity to new heights.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, looking at some context clues, CM Punk just came out to a licensed REAL song. I’m sure that didn’t come cheap. New titantron graphic as well. Not to mention he’s still rocking the “Best in the World” shirt, which will sell like hotcakes when it hits the WWE store.
I don’t think his time off is as “set” as it was this time last month.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I aid Yes
I think they may have freaked when the ratings was not huge lat week. I thought that having Punk off TV past SS would have been great. Or have him sitting the front row with Cabana. That and keep having him post pics on Twitter and showing up at indy shows to keep the buzz going.
They could have posted them on WWE.com and have HHH “fire” whoever did it to get it over, I was hoping for more and it looks like it will not be. And yer Rovert I am armchair booking but this internet, it’s what we do.
On another forum I saw somebody call Mysterio/Cena the worst booking decision since Hogan/Goldberg on Nitro.
While that is a major overreaction, I am shocked WWE gave it away with little build up.
As for Punk, I’m torn. Playing armchair booker I would’ve had him stay out until at least SS or the Raw after. In the mean time play some of the various viral videos of him on Raw to keep him fresh in people’s minds. But either way it was an epic ending.
by Jonathan Loesche on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
After looking at the situation and poll, it’s almost like I should have given 3 options.
Yes, and it’s a good thing.
Yes, and it’s a bad thing.
No.
I’ll not be convinced that this was part of the plan all along, but I still have faith that they’ll make this awesome…so…is him coming back soon a bad thing? More CM Punk? Not a bad thing in my opinion. They just need to come up with a quality explanation for why Punk returned, and sell it.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jul 26, 2011 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
maybe, just maybe
they offered him a deal he couldn’t refuse
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Lloyd, Andy Russell, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene, Curtis Martin, Willie Roaf, Andre Reed and Jerry Kramer
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by WVPiratesfan on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If, as rumored, the answer is that “HHH and Punk made a deal after comic-con,” then the writers are going to have a hell of a time explaining to me why it makes sense for Vince to be voted down after allowing the title to escape the company but HHH is good to go after intentionally allowing both Rey and Cena to win a title that he already knew had been rendered obsolete. That makes no storyline sense whatsoever.
what are you talking about
It’s wrestling, it can easily be explained away as he just showed up with a new song and titantron and kept the shirt from mitb
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Lloyd, Andy Russell, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene, Curtis Martin, Willie Roaf, Andre Reed and Jerry Kramer
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by WVPiratesfan on Jul 26, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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