Post by MattelsRule on Jan 31, 2014 10:04:34 GMT -5
Well its now day 3 of the CM Punk saga. I honestly hate myself for giving this much thought to a wrestling situation, as big of a fan as I am.
This is the first time I've ever really worried about the state of WWE - even through some really bad years, I've just never seen anything like this. When Austin left in 02, it wasn't this big of a deal because at that time, it felt like his star was kind of fading a bit and there were a lot of guys in the company that helped you forget about him during that period.
Today, it feels like with the Punk loss, its going to be a much bigger loss for the FANS than anything else... and thats a shame. The machine will run - the fans will be more jaded than ever. Also sucks for Bryan as this will probably kill the crowd's enthusiasm for him as well.
Today, I'm mad at CM Punk. I wasn't before. Today I am - and I feel like I'm coping with death/loss of some kind which is what I am mad about. I feel like I completely understand and sympathize/empathize with Punk for walking out on a situation that he just didn't like. However, I feel like the people hurt most by this decision are his fans - a loyal legion of fans who love what he has done and what he has stood for. Despite his issues, Punk SHOULD HAVE dealt with it through WrestleMania - an event fans look forward to all year - that we spend a lot of money and time on - especially those of us who travel every year to see it live.
Punk should have AT LEAST played out his crapty story and left AFTER Mania - then I FEEL it wouldn't sting so much. Mania without Punk just stinks. Its completely killed my enthusiasm. Maybe something will change that soon. I have hope. Assuming this isn't a work, is anyone else just mad that he left at a critical time like this ?
----- 5 stages of grief below - not sure if I'm just at ANGER or already on to Depression. Haven't figured it out yet. LOL
1. Denial and Isolation
2. Anger
As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family.
3. Bargaining
The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control–
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Coping with loss is a ultimately a deeply personal and singular experience — nobody can help you go through it more easily or understand all the emotions that you’re going through. But others can be there for you and help comfort you through this process. The best thing you can do is to allow yourself to feel the grief as it comes over you. Resisting it only will prolong the natural process of healing.
This is the first time I've ever really worried about the state of WWE - even through some really bad years, I've just never seen anything like this. When Austin left in 02, it wasn't this big of a deal because at that time, it felt like his star was kind of fading a bit and there were a lot of guys in the company that helped you forget about him during that period.
Today, it feels like with the Punk loss, its going to be a much bigger loss for the FANS than anything else... and thats a shame. The machine will run - the fans will be more jaded than ever. Also sucks for Bryan as this will probably kill the crowd's enthusiasm for him as well.
Today, I'm mad at CM Punk. I wasn't before. Today I am - and I feel like I'm coping with death/loss of some kind which is what I am mad about. I feel like I completely understand and sympathize/empathize with Punk for walking out on a situation that he just didn't like. However, I feel like the people hurt most by this decision are his fans - a loyal legion of fans who love what he has done and what he has stood for. Despite his issues, Punk SHOULD HAVE dealt with it through WrestleMania - an event fans look forward to all year - that we spend a lot of money and time on - especially those of us who travel every year to see it live.
Punk should have AT LEAST played out his crapty story and left AFTER Mania - then I FEEL it wouldn't sting so much. Mania without Punk just stinks. Its completely killed my enthusiasm. Maybe something will change that soon. I have hope. Assuming this isn't a work, is anyone else just mad that he left at a critical time like this ?
----- 5 stages of grief below - not sure if I'm just at ANGER or already on to Depression. Haven't figured it out yet. LOL
1. Denial and Isolation
2. Anger
As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family.
3. Bargaining
The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control–
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Coping with loss is a ultimately a deeply personal and singular experience — nobody can help you go through it more easily or understand all the emotions that you’re going through. But others can be there for you and help comfort you through this process. The best thing you can do is to allow yourself to feel the grief as it comes over you. Resisting it only will prolong the natural process of healing.
