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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 12:53:49 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 12:55:51 GMT -5
You're very right with this. Hit the nail on the head so to speak. I really don't think he has the desire to appear for them at all. They never reconciled with Macho though, and Punk might be going down that exact same path so to speak because he just doesn't enjoy working for them. Triple H legit hates him and you can tell that when he's asked about him. So I don't see this being a case of warrior/Bruno ten years from now I'm sure if Punk really wanted to, the WWE would have him back. But at the same time, I don't think WWE is really missing him. I love Punk, but he seemed like he could be difficult if he didn't get his way. Lol Idk what gave you that idea.
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Post by Dr. Mantis Toboggan MD on Jan 5, 2016 13:09:16 GMT -5
Can we for once just keep this as a debate as opposed to an argument?
That said, Punk won't be coming back until his UFC deal is up, as Punk probably sees the writing on the wall with his age. Then, I don't see there being too much time where he isn't signed back with WWE. Punk was left emotionally hurt by WWE doctors for (allegedly) misdiagnosing an infection that could have (allegedly) caused irreparable damage. Bret's brother died on their watch, but they have a working relationship. Eddie was never sent to rehab, but Vickie had a working relationship. They still have a relationship with Billy Graham despite his numerous serious accusations against them (and his weird obsessive hatred for Jericho).
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Post by iamkrang on Jan 5, 2016 13:37:11 GMT -5
I never thought The Rock , Brock , Batista , Bret Hart or Warrior would return. They all did.
I've learned anything is possible in WWE.
I think he will somewhere down the line. Money talks and he has all of the leverage if he ever returned.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jan 5, 2016 13:57:57 GMT -5
Highly doubt it. He doesn't want any part of the company, and I don't blame him one bit. If he really got the itch to start wrestling again (which there's been no indication is the case), I could see him going to Japan or ROH where he can wrestle without dealing with the backstage politics that are running rampant in the WWE. Why would he want to go back to the same company that's gotten progressively worse since he left? Chances are, Vince would have him jobbing to Roman within a month after he came back. Punk is financially set, so unless he suddenly loses all his money and is starved for cash I can't see him crawling back given his (completely warranted) hate for Hunter.
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Post by AmericanMadeLesGold on Jan 5, 2016 13:58:04 GMT -5
Even he said he wouldn't say never, so I would think he may be signed in the future for some special appearances. (like lesnar, taker, rock have been)
But I don't see him ever being signed and being an everyday in-ring competitor, and I personally think he would be above that.
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Post by Hitman Bono on Jan 5, 2016 13:59:44 GMT -5
Presenting one's viewpoint, hearing alternate views, and then rebutting isn't an argument, it's the very definition of the word "forum". If someone gets upset because someone has a different opinion than them, then they shouldn't be partaking in a forum discussion. In this case, the OP asked a question of opinion. As far as the "Punk seemed hard to work with" theory, someone like ADR, Undertaker, and Chris Jericho might say that he was a pleasure to work with, while Ryback, HHH, and Kevin Nash might have the opposite view. So, if you believe that putting HHH over and feuding with Nash after becoming the hottest thing in pro wrestling was a good thing, then you'd agree with the sentiment that Punk was hard to work with. If you think that Mike Mizanin deserved to main event Wrestlemania more than Punk, then you'd agree that Punk was hard to work with. Of course, there's also the WM28 deal, where Punk was angry he wasn't in the main event, but the precedent of WM18 says it was probably the right thing to do. As far as being "misused" as champion, I do agree with that sentiment. If working on the undercard of the majority of PPV's is you opinion of "being treated like a main guy"...well, I disagree with that sentiment as well. Punk didn't work the main event (as WWE champion!) until September. And he didn't even get to go over. Then, when he finally got to main event and win, it was against (lol!) Ryback. If someone wants to say that John Cena vs Johnny Ace or Cena vs Big Show was more deserving of the main event spot at a PPV in which CM Punk was champion, that's certainly your prerogative, but I feel like it's extremely misguided.
As far as Punk's future is concerned, I think he'll fight for the next 3-5 years and then jump to New Japan and work ROH. Having the MMA cred on top of the WWE cred is recipe for superstardom in Japan. I also see Punk (for better or worse) as a man of principle and wouldn't want to come back as a part timer and take away the main events of people who are working day in and day out.
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Jan 5, 2016 14:28:04 GMT -5
I hope he doesn't. I'm a big Punk fan but he'd be such a hypocrite to come back after UFC fails or he retires.
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Post by IRS on Jan 5, 2016 15:50:58 GMT -5
No chance.
If he wrestles again, it will not be for WWE. However, I'm optimistic for a NJPW or ROH run down the line.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 16:02:09 GMT -5
Well, most of you killed any excitement about my thoughts today.
Thanks guys :/
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 16:29:23 GMT -5
Well, most of you killed any excitement about my thoughts today. Thanks guys :/ You asked us what our thoughts were! You can't be serious. Haha
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 16:33:55 GMT -5
Well, most of you killed any excitement about my thoughts today. Thanks guys :/ You asked us what our thoughts were! You can't be serious. Haha Lol I knew what most responses would be like. Id personally love to see him back someday and I feel like the more guys who sign or continue to wrestle that he may have a close relationship to only does good for his possible return. I couldn't see it until 2017 at the earliest but I honestly do see him returning
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Post by Darkhawk on Jan 5, 2016 16:36:47 GMT -5
I have a feeling Punk will come back one day maybe not now, but later on when WWE is booming with talent, he'll probably want to return to face Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Finn Balor guys who will be main event stars in the future.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 16:37:54 GMT -5
You asked us what our thoughts were! You can't be serious. Haha Lol I knew what most responses would be like. Id personally love to see him back someday and I feel like the more guys who sign or continue to wrestle that he may have a close relationship to only does good for his possible return. I couldn't see it until 2017 at the earliest but I honestly do see him returning Okay. Honestly thought you were mad that people were saying no. Nevermind. Haha
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 16:45:04 GMT -5
Lol I knew what most responses would be like. Id personally love to see him back someday and I feel like the more guys who sign or continue to wrestle that he may have a close relationship to only does good for his possible return. I couldn't see it until 2017 at the earliest but I honestly do see him returning Okay. Honestly thought you were mad that people were saying no. Nevermind. Haha Haha naw man. Getting mad over opinions on a guy like Punk wouldn't do anyone any good
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Post by Dan on Jan 5, 2016 23:43:01 GMT -5
I'm confident that one day he will be back, but he's a smart guy. The timing will need to be perfect. He's going to try and make a name for himself in UFC and return on a Lesnar contract if he does.
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Post by dixol on Jan 5, 2016 23:57:56 GMT -5
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jan 6, 2016 0:38:15 GMT -5
Never say never. But I wont go higher than less than 1%. We have seen some horrible, horrible divorces between WWE and a superstar. But Punk isnt the forgiving type. He clearly doesnt need the money and has other things he is passionate about in MMA and comics that keep him more than occupied. I think its also really clear that Punk doesnt have the same passion for pro wrestling that he once did. IF he did, you would have seen him work indy shows, NJPW, something. He's always praised ROH, but has had plenty of chances to return there....even if it was for one show and chose not to.
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Post by King Silva on Jan 6, 2016 0:47:50 GMT -5
I don't see him coming back ever really.
I mean if he shockingly did come back later on I'd expect it to be years from now when he probably would be retired already.
Of course he deserves to be in the HOF so he may be one of the people who has a long falling out before they make up and get in (Warrior/Wendi Richter).
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Post by Mr Angry Cena on Jan 6, 2016 1:01:16 GMT -5
CM Punk may be back in time for WM33. That is of course only if he wins (or has a great performance) in his debut fight. The popularity boost from a UFC win would surely be enough for Punk to get his WM main event. It's really all up to Punk though. I'm a CM Punk guy, so I'd love to see him back in the WWE.
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