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It isn't JUST Rock's fault, but when the 4 biggest matches at Mania feature part timers how are the new guys suppose to become crossover stars if they never get a mania moment to build from?
Punk has managed to find his way despite this because he was lucky enough to get a go at Taker last year. Until they are comfortable enough to let Punk/Bryan or anyone else they've groomed, besides Cena, main event a mania, how do you even know if they have the cross over appeal?
BTW, I dont even think Bryan deserves to be in the discussion with Punk. Punk has had HIAC matches with Taker, gone the rounds with Edge and countless other well established guys, beat Jericho at Mania, has wrestled Orton and Rey Mysterio at Mania and has a history of Mania success with the MiTB wins. He is the next logical guy, but they keep trying to develope the next Austin, Rock or Hogan instead of listening to the fans and letting it happen naturally.
It took Austin and Rock YEARS before anyone realised just how much they could cross over into other forms of entertainment.
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