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Post by King of Kings on Jul 11, 2011 22:19:49 GMT -5
That's really it? He even mentioned Jeter. Not too sure what it means, but whatever. Boston Red Sox vs the New York Yankees are one of THE biggest rivalries in sports in the United States. Exactly. How dare someone try to say simply Boston fans hate the Yankees. You're an idiot if you think that's it.
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Post by marino13 on Jul 11, 2011 22:19:57 GMT -5
Fantastic RAW. Can't wait for MITB. The whole PPV looks awesome.
I do think Punk has resigned. He may take time off, but I think he's sticking around.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jul 11, 2011 22:20:08 GMT -5
Wow, WWE, you've made me really want to order a PPV. Too bad every story can't have this much hype behind it
Sept 24. Punk returns to TV.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jul 11, 2011 22:20:18 GMT -5
Punk is on fire. Absolutely unbelievable as of late
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Post by rustywio123 on Jul 11, 2011 22:20:48 GMT -5
that was great.
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Post by JCF on Jul 11, 2011 22:20:58 GMT -5
What a Raw. It felt strong and the ending was amazinggggg.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:19 GMT -5
That was a ing awesome segment that really put the finishing touches on the already great build-up to this match. I honestly don't see how anyone can not like CM Punk? Are you just trying to be different? Seriously. Punk turned an already half pro-Punk crowd completely for him. Cena go next to no cheers in that last segment, and it was in his home town. Yes, it was pretty damn amazing how quick he turned them.
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Post by The Boondock Syxx on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:22 GMT -5
Boston Red Sox vs the New York Yankees are one of THE biggest rivalries in sports in the United States. I understand this, but I think it also has to do with the context of Cena becoming what he hates. yankees have 27 championships comparable to cenas 10 title runs while the red sox i believe only have a few championships like punks 3 title runs thus cena being from boston and used to be the underdog now hes like the yankees the bully
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Post by BV on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:32 GMT -5
That was a ing awesome segment that really put the finishing touches on the already great build-up to this match. I honestly don't see how anyone can not like CM Punk. Are you just trying to be different? Seriously. Punk turned an already half pro-Punk crowd completely for him. Cena got next to no cheers in that last segment, and it was in his home town.
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Post by King of Kings on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:35 GMT -5
So CM Punk just cemented himself as thee hottest asset in wrestling today. If WWE let's him go, that's a huge mistake.
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Post by N1SF on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:36 GMT -5
I cant wait for the Chicago crowd to tear Cena apart.
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Post by noir on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:53 GMT -5
too tired to say much, but holy crap, best RAW in a long time. If any wrestling promotion wants publicity, hiring CM Punk should be top priority. I'm convinced this guy is the biggest name in wrestling right now. mind blowingly good tonight.
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Post by J12 on Jul 11, 2011 22:22:06 GMT -5
Forgettable Raw, until the final segment.
Absolutely fantastic. Compelling television 101. I haven't been this enthralled by the product since I was a kid.
If he hadn't already done it two weeks ago, Punk proved tonight why he's the hottest commodity in professional wrestling. I can only hope that he has signed a deal behind the scenes, because to lose someone of his caliber would be absolutely awful.
His words, yet again, were brilliantly crafted, carefully chosen, and very clearly written on his own. I hung on every single word and absolutely cannot wait for the show on Sunday. CM Punk may have single handedly sold me my first non major Pay-Per-View since 2005.
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Post by PrideFcF on Jul 11, 2011 22:23:00 GMT -5
Great ending segment. People will claim it's "the cool thing to do" in regards to hating on Cena now, but that segment was exactly why I dislike him. That was insanely brutal to watch. Punk did a great job, and Cena seemed like he was just there as the bratty "LOOK AT ME TOO" kid.
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Post by imperfection on Jul 11, 2011 22:23:13 GMT -5
If I had any doubt about ordering MITB these past 3 weeks have completely reassured me that I should get this PPV and I sure as hell will.
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Post by Seahorse on Jul 11, 2011 22:23:14 GMT -5
Boston Red Sox vs the New York Yankees are one of THE biggest rivalries in sports in the United States. I understand this, but I think it also has to do with the context of Cena becoming what he hates. The whole point is that for years and years the Red Sox were the likeable underdog team who could never win and beat the big guys while the Yankees were the Evil Empire with the massive payroll who spent money and "bought championships". And now the Red Sox are winners and they're big money spenders too so they're no longer underdogs they're up there with the Yankees.
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Post by stonecold316 on Jul 11, 2011 22:23:17 GMT -5
That's really it? He even mentioned Jeter. Not too sure what it means, but whatever. Essentially, yeah, bro. It's basically a long-standing rivalry. And me being a Yankees fan... let's just say I'm glad I'm 1800 miles from Boston.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jul 11, 2011 22:23:30 GMT -5
I can't wait to order his PPV now. The crowd is gonna eat this sh*t up.
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Post by deskjet on Jul 11, 2011 22:24:15 GMT -5
lol
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Post by twinn on Jul 11, 2011 22:25:16 GMT -5
As someone who hasn't watched the WWE since probably 2003 or 2004, CM Punk has made me a fan again. Granted, I only watched his segments 2nite; but goddamn were they amazing
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