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Post by jayrod2009 on Jan 30, 2014 10:06:23 GMT -5
With the "news" as of late, I now have a question bugging me.
Could CM Punk be this generations Hulk Hogan? With Punk walking out on Vince, I see Vince just firing him. I understan there is a x amount of days with a no compete clause. What if Punk broke that, and ended up on a live episode of TNA to drop a pipe bomb on WWE and shoot?
This could be a huge game changer to wrestling now, and would obviously add viewers to TNA. I know, every time a WWE star leaves WWE its automaticly assumed that they will end up in TNA. But, Punk owns his name. So, this popong up on a TNA facebook page or fan page, people are going to watch. It is also possible his mid for the buisness could onlh help TNA. That, fueled by his hatred of being treated the way he was in WWE could only lead to a solid run in TNA, similar to Hogan in WCW.
What do you guys think? Would you give TNA viewership with a pipe bomb from Punk on live TV?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 10:09:31 GMT -5
Only reason I'd ever watch TNA:
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Post by bababooey on Jan 30, 2014 10:16:17 GMT -5
I don't see Punk going to TNA. He's taken multiple shots at TNA verbally in the past, and if he didn't like how he was treated in WWE he would be miserable in TNA.
Also, Punk can't break the no compete clause. If he does, WWE could sue him for probably all he's worth for breach of contract.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Jan 30, 2014 10:22:48 GMT -5
I don't see Punk going to TNA. He's taken multiple shots at TNA verbally in the past, and if he didn't like how he was treated in WWE he would be miserable in TNA. Also, Punk can't break the no compete clause. If he does, WWE could sue him for probably all he's worth for breach of contract. But doesn't that play into him being "Punk"? To be against the machine... If he's gone from WWE, he's going to need a paycheck. Lets face it, that won't come from the Indy's or Japan, he's gunna need TNA type pay. According to the sheets, Hogan and Sting are gone. Thats alot of freed up money for new talent. I'm sure TNA and their sponsors would pay up for a stunt like this.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 10:32:03 GMT -5
I already watch tna but man if ziggler, Bryan, and punk left for tna. That would be viewers. Imagine if cena joined tna. Their ratings would skyrocket.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 10:44:18 GMT -5
I don't see Punk going to TNA. He's taken multiple shots at TNA verbally in the past, and if he didn't like how he was treated in WWE he would be miserable in TNA. Also, Punk can't break the no compete clause. If he does, WWE could sue him for probably all he's worth for breach of contract. But doesn't that play into him being "Punk"? To be against the machine... If he's gone from WWE, he's going to need a paycheck. Lets face it, that won't come from the Indy's or Japan, he's gunna need TNA type pay. According to the sheets, Hogan and Sting are gone. Thats alot of freed up money for new talent. I'm sure TNA and their sponsors would pay up for a stunt like this. If he shows up in TNA with a no compete clause, he won't just get sued. TNA would get sued. Then, if neither him nor the company stopped after WWE threatened to sue, WWE would get a court order to stop it from occurring again - suing the network that it airs on. If TNA, Spike, & Punk still didn't care...company would go under from damages placed by lawsuit & Punk would live in a van down by the river. He could've saved enough for retirement. He obviously doesn't waste money on expensive clothes or personal hygiene products...prob has a home payed off or might not have a mortgage - either way, he could be quite comfortable & not have nearly the expenses of life on the road (gas, meals, hotels, etc.).
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Post by CMPUNKISGOOD on Jan 30, 2014 10:50:12 GMT -5
IMO Punk will go back to ROH. Also, I think that Colt may join him
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Post by bababooey on Jan 30, 2014 10:52:54 GMT -5
But doesn't that play into him being "Punk"? To be against the machine... If he's gone from WWE, he's going to need a paycheck. Lets face it, that won't come from the Indy's or Japan, he's gunna need TNA type pay. According to the sheets, Hogan and Sting are gone. Thats alot of freed up money for new talent. I'm sure TNA and their sponsors would pay up for a stunt like this. If he shows up in TNA with a no compete clause, he won't just get sued. TNA would get sued. Then, if neither him nor the company stopped after WWE threatened to sue, WWE would get a court order to stop it from occurring again - suing the network that it airs on. If TNA, Spike, & Punk still didn't care...company would go under from damages placed by lawsuit & Punk would live in a van down by the river. He could've saved enough for retirement. He obviously doesn't waste money on expensive clothes or personal hygiene products...prob has a home payed off or might not have a mortgage - either way, he could be quite comfortable & not have nearly the expenses of life on the road (gas, meals, hotels, etc.). That second part is exactly why I think he left WWE. He probably has F You money. In his DVD he was sitting in a very nice house and he said he bought Joey Mercury a house. He's probably doing well enough that he can afford to work where he has passion, like ROH. And even without a lawsuit, there is still a chance TNA will go under. What's going on with AJ Styles? Is he legit not with the company anymore or is it just story? I haven't paid enough attention to figure it out.
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Post by marino13 on Jan 30, 2014 10:56:33 GMT -5
Punk ain't going anywhere. "If" this whole thing is legit I'm sure he'll be back once he cools down. He isn't going to miss his Wrestlemania payday.
Punk mocks TNA on a regular basis, so I wouldn't hold your breath dude.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 30, 2014 10:56:37 GMT -5
The only way Punk goes to TNA is if Heyman goes to TNA, and that's not happening. I think it seems far more likely that Punk messes around in MMA, guest writes a comic book, and makes a cameo in the next GI Joe movie, than him finding a home in another wrestling promotion. I wouldn't doubt him doing some ROH or Japan stuff just for fun, but the guy needs a break. He needs to sit down and rest long enough to get that itch again. At which point, he'll probably just go back to WWE. Punk seems to be getting to the point where he needs to be like Jericho, free to do what he wants, when he wants.
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Post by HVMMONS on Jan 30, 2014 10:59:04 GMT -5
If he shows up in TNA with a no compete clause, he won't just get sued. TNA would get sued. Then, if neither him nor the company stopped after WWE threatened to sue, WWE would get a court order to stop it from occurring again - suing the network that it airs on. If TNA, Spike, & Punk still didn't care...company would go under from damages placed by lawsuit & Punk would live in a van down by the river. He could've saved enough for retirement. He obviously doesn't waste money on expensive clothes or personal hygiene products...prob has a home payed off or might not have a mortgage - either way, he could be quite comfortable & not have nearly the expenses of life on the road (gas, meals, hotels, etc.). That second part is exactly why I think he left WWE. He probably has F You money. In his DVD he was sitting in a very nice house and he said he bought Joey Mercury a house. He's probably doing well enough that he can afford to work where he has passion, like ROH. And even without a lawsuit, there is still a chance TNA will go under. What's going on with AJ Styles? Is he legit not with the company anymore or is it just story? I haven't paid enough attention to figure it out. He signed with ROH. Punk v. Styles anyone?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 11:00:08 GMT -5
The only person who would be a game changer on the level that you're talking about is John Cena.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jan 30, 2014 11:00:40 GMT -5
Imagine that. The face of TNA heads back to Ring of Honor and now the number 3 guy in the WWE (Making him the biggest free agent since WCW folded) walks out. If he goes to ROH they'll overthrow TNA within a year gaurenteed.
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Post by J12 on Jan 30, 2014 11:06:31 GMT -5
Let's just say theoretically that this is real. And that Punk has the slightest interest in working for TNA. And that there'd be no legal repercussions for him showing up in their company.
Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, and Sting all worked for TNA and no one gave a damn. CM Punk, while hugely popular, doesn't possess the namesake that any of these guys do. If they couldn't even make TNA a blip on WWE's radar, why in the world would CM Punk?
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 30, 2014 11:09:07 GMT -5
The only person who would be a game changer on the level that you're talking about is John Cena. Cena wouldn't be a game changer in TNA though, or really anywhere else imo. Not that Cena isn't the golden boy, because he is, but Cena is only the golden boy within the confines of the WWE parameters. Places like TNA and ROH are loaded with "internet fans" and they would eat Cena alive. Cena's demographic is women and kids (no offense) and that demographic isn't going to like what they'll find outside the Saturday Morning construct of WWE imo. I really don't think there is any one performer that could change the game in that fashion besides, maybe, The Rock, but he's not working a full tim wrestling schedule ever again. In order to create a true number two, a company needs star power, lots of money, and to be, creatively, a true alternative to WWE. TNA could have been that company in 2010 if they would have gone with Heyman over Bischoff and Hogan, but now TNA is just trying to keep their head above water.
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Post by McBlake on Jan 30, 2014 11:12:38 GMT -5
Ha, remember, Punk isn't god... He can't just walk into Tea, breach his contract and do whatever the he wants JUST because he's CM Punk.
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Post by Sleazyness on Jan 30, 2014 11:13:06 GMT -5
Punk ain't going anywhere. "If" this whole thing is legit I'm sure he'll be back once he cools down. He isn't going to miss his Wrestlemania payday. Punk mocks TNA on a regular basis, so I wouldn't hold your breath dude. Everyone is making assumptions as always. I agree with you. I doubt he will go anywhere and if he does, he legally wouldnt be able until his current contract is expired. Thats my take on it, but what do I know?
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Post by jayrod2009 on Jan 30, 2014 11:17:28 GMT -5
Thanks for not turning this into a fight!
I never thought of ROH... As far as them sealing a deal on TV with Punk's name. That could help them go national with a deal. ROH would definatly be welcomed on my TV as opposed to TNA.
But, would ROH have to change their format for television, or would they have the freedom o bending rules as far as blood and language?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 11:17:42 GMT -5
No way. Punk knows better.
He's not going to Tits 'N Ass wrestling.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 30, 2014 11:17:47 GMT -5
Punk ain't going anywhere. "If" this whole thing is legit I'm sure he'll be back once he cools down. He isn't going to miss his Wrestlemania payday. Punk mocks TNA on a regular basis, so I wouldn't hold your breath dude. Everyone is making assumptions as always. I agree with you. I doubt he will go anywhere and if he does, he legally wouldnt be able until his current contract is expired. Thats my take on it, but what do I know? It would be the length of his contract, plus 90 days I believe? I mean Bound for Glory is in October so... haha.
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