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Post by IRS on Jan 6, 2016 14:31:11 GMT -5
They burned their bridges with Vince, and HHH was key to bringing back a lot of guys who severed ties with WWE lately. Punk hates HHH. HHH hates Punk. Vince could see past a grudge for the almighty dollar; can HHH & Stephanie do the same? It doesn't matter. It's Vince's company. Whatever Triple H did, was ultimately approved by Vince. Vince likes money. Money talks and bullsh*t walks. If Vince thinks there's money to be made, that will talk while the bridge burning bs walks. IMO at least To clarify: if Punk ever does entertain thoughts of a return, I think it will be after Vince is no longer in charge. It's certainly not happening in the next few years, and I can honestly see Vince stepping down - or being forced to - within the next five years. When it's just HHH & Steph at the head of things, it will be interesting to see.
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Post by IRS on Jan 6, 2016 14:34:36 GMT -5
Lol true along with probably 85% of the people who knew him When the time is right and the money talks man. Problem is, Punk already has money, and plenty of ways to make more. He also seems savvy enough to be able to save and live off what he has. Not to mention, he can easily cash in by going to NJPW if his desire to wrestle again is that strong.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2016 14:37:26 GMT -5
It doesn't matter. It's Vince's company. Whatever Triple H did, was ultimately approved by Vince. Vince likes money. Money talks and bullsh*t walks. If Vince thinks there's money to be made, that will talk while the bridge burning bs walks. IMO at least To clarify: if Punk ever does entertain thoughts of a return, I think it will be after Vince is no longer in charge. It's certainly not happening in the next few years, and I can honestly see Vince stepping down - or being forced to - within the next five years. When it's just HHH & Steph at the head of things, it will be interesting to see. I agree it will be very interesting. Both sides will have to meet in the middle on stuff.
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Post by Ohtimate Wahriah on Jan 6, 2016 14:45:38 GMT -5
CM Punk loves wrestling, that's why he was so angry with it
I just hope he looks around because NXT is the change he wanted
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2016 14:50:53 GMT -5
When the time is right and the money talks man. Problem is, Punk already has money, and plenty of ways to make more. He also seems savvy enough to be able to save and live off what he has. Not to mention, he can easily cash in by going to NJPW if his desire to wrestle again is that strong. That's the thing about people with money though. They always want more.
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Post by J12 on Jan 6, 2016 15:03:54 GMT -5
Problem is, Punk already has money, and plenty of ways to make more. He also seems savvy enough to be able to save and live off what he has. Not to mention, he can easily cash in by going to NJPW if his desire to wrestle again is that strong. That's the thing about people with money though. They always want more. As previously mentioned, though, Punk has other avenues to make money. He's got a good thing going with Marvel, he's got an in with Nerdist and Chris Hardwick, a relationship with the NHL, and has planted seeds throughout pop culture. CM Punk doesn't need WWE to make more money. With all of that being said, "never say never" always applies in pro wrestling. But, given his age, and his assumed general demeanor toward the business right now, I find it highly unlikely that his body will be able to keep up with him by the time he forgives and forgets, if ever. In other words, if a Punk return ever occurs, it's not going to be for quite a while, and it's more than likely going to be on a very limited basis.
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Post by theMOESIAH on Jan 6, 2016 15:45:31 GMT -5
I'd expect him back in ROH long before WWE.
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Post by Wato Stan Account on Jan 6, 2016 15:55:30 GMT -5
CM Punk loves wrestling, that's why he was so angry with it I just hope he looks around because NXT is the change he wanted Is it though? It's still ran by Triple H, someone he's not known to be fond of. Outside of the possibility that it's going to be their secondary touring brand, is it THAT different? It's still talented workers on a slightly longer leash than chained to a post on Raw.
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Post by ellisd on Jan 6, 2016 16:58:53 GMT -5
I think he'll be back. It may be a while, but I think he'll be back at least for one more match.
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Post by Ohtimate Wahriah on Jan 6, 2016 18:37:04 GMT -5
CM Punk loves wrestling, that's why he was so angry with it I just hope he looks around because NXT is the change he wanted Is it though? It's still ran by Triple H, someone he's not known to be fond of. Outside of the possibility that it's going to be their secondary touring brand, is it THAT different? It's still talented workers on a slightly longer leash than chained to a post on Raw. I think NXT is very much the change Punk was looking for. It's not going to be perfect, change doesn't mean CM Punks picture perfect federation, but it's a change from what was the norm. In NXT guys like Somoa Joe have a place. You don't have to be a body builder to get a job with WWE. 10 years ago, guys like Seth Rollins and CM Punk were LONGSHOTS as a WWE champion. Also the more wrestlers that get called up from NXT, the more like NXT WWE gets. NXT isn't getting more like WWE, WWE is getting more like NXT. That IS change. Can stuff improve, OH YEA, but is the WWE today the same as it was when Punk got there, no way. That's change haha It starts somewhere, bottom line is Punk/WWE might have differences, but they listened to alot of what he said, even if they won't admit it. My post was just saying, I hope he realizes he actually was a catalyst for some change
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Post by Patriot174 on Jan 6, 2016 18:45:28 GMT -5
I don't see him ever wrestling for WWE again (if he ever does get the itch to step in a ring again, it'll be for a different company), but I still believe there is a very slim chance that he'll, at the very least, accept a HOF induction down the road...WAY down the road...and even that might require his wife returning eventually to begin opening the doors for a potential burial of the hatchet. UFC is gonna occupy his next couple of years minimum after his first fight (either 198 to help sell MSG if NY makes MMA legal or 200 to help break 100's record number of buys) and he's got a great side gig penning for Marvel, so money, which wasn't an issue when he walked out months before both those deals, will not be anywhere close to an issue; he still has that lawsuit he's dealing with against Dr. Amann; the man who plays the biggest factor in the grievances he holds with the company is climbing in the power ranking for WWE execs; and, not to mention, that attempt to sabotage his wedding is something that still won't be forgotten anytime soon. My guess is it'll be at least 5 years from now before this is realistically considered a possibility.
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Post by fzmadness on Jan 6, 2016 23:22:18 GMT -5
If Warrior can come back anybody can. I def see him coming back one day. Hopefully soon.
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Post by romanthenewyorker on Jan 7, 2016 5:54:06 GMT -5
It'll some day happen, I really think so. He'll have a change of heart, but not anyyyyyyyytime soon, if it were a in ring Return, I'd think he could work a part time gig there and make PPV's and maintain sanity, CM Punk is truly missed, but I think WWE loosing their "stars" to injury and such only gives true wrestlers such as Balor,Joe, futurely : Bullet Club/NJPW members, it'll make it a wrestling show over time, giving punk the work environment that he wanted if and when he came back.
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Post by WalterF on Jan 7, 2016 9:00:02 GMT -5
If warrior can keep returning (til death) and GnR is about to play w slash n axl; this is possible. He may do ufc a few years, then maybe do an roh or indie hi pay run and eventually return to wwe but only to main event mania
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 9:05:17 GMT -5
As a huge Punk mark, if he is happier away, I hope he stays away. One more match would be great, but he could do that in any company.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 9:59:11 GMT -5
As a huge Punk mark, if he is happier away, I hope he stays away. One more match would be great, but he could do that in any company. You've returned?
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Post by Gone. on Jan 7, 2016 10:06:52 GMT -5
No. Never. What would be the point? They're still 'making reigns look strong'.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 10:18:38 GMT -5
As a huge Punk mark, if he is happier away, I hope he stays away. One more match would be great, but he could do that in any company. You've returned? Yeah. Fresh start, brother.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 10:48:31 GMT -5
Yeah. Fresh start, brother. Word. Welcome back mang
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 11:00:12 GMT -5
Yeah. Fresh start, brother. Word. Welcome back mang Thanks!
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