I want the WWE to job the following out to CM Punk:

**Rock Bottom** · 04-07-2012, 04:48 AM

(Jericho, if he still counts, this really needs no explanation)

The Rock.

Rock's already made it clear that he's after the WWE title (he may even win it). With Punk being the WWE champion, having been on a roll for quite a while, there's plenty of room for him to address The Rock's challenge after he's done with Jericho. Let's not forget that there is some kayfabe substance here. In Punk's "shoot," he called The Rock an ass kisser, and was pissed that he wasn't in the main event (or something along those lines). He was pissed that people considered Cena to be the best, because he was the best, and all that.

Aside from various Twitter remarks, that alone is something to tap into. It was when Punk's fire actually kind of caught on. Most people knew he was gifted, but that promo was absolutely huge. At the time, even though we knew it was a work, it was great because everyone wanted to see what was going to happen next. He broke his glass ceiling. Even though I might have personally done more with him at the time, there is a chance to grab back onto that feeling. He's hot with his feud with Jericho, Rock challenging for the WWE title is a "big deal" and the two would be great antagonists to one another on the microphone.

Steve Austin.

Self explanatory. Staight edge meets beer drinking middle fingerer. This is obviously an instant classic. The king of them all.

Brock Lesnar (after he beats Punk once).

Perfect way to top it all off. Punk's gone through The Rock, he's gone through Austin, now Brock Lesnar is full from eating John Cena and wants that WWE title. Of course he has to take it, because you can't book a monster to lose such a big match and take all the steam out of him before the hero wins out. At the end of the day, a 1-1 feud with Lesnar and CM Punk would put the company in a good spot as far as the totem pole goes on the booking. I think Punk is talented enough to hold down the fort over the next few years if he gets this sort of rub.

I don't think people would accept Cena in the place that I'd like Punk in. People would hate that he beat The Rock. If he beat Austin or something like that, forget about it. No way. If Cena beat Brock Lesnar? Turn off the WWE forever. Cena's tired, and so is everyone else. Punk ain't.

Punk is different. The guy is more organic. He's more creative. He's better on the mic. He's a better wrestler. Short of offering him a blowjob, I can't really say much else. He's simply better than everyone else who has come along since the Attitude Era left a vaccuum in the WWE, after most of those guys went away. Give it all to this guy, please.

The point of all of this rambling is that, given the execution, if the WWE can get a guy they can get behind for a while over to this degree, it's going to get a lot of other people over. A CM Punk feud with anyone would be hot after this. It'd be immediate elevation for whoever faced him. And I think the fans (and I) would buy it.

04-07-2012, 04:48 AM	#1
Rock Bottom Ball So Hard University Posts: 8,450	I want the WWE to job the following out to CM Punk: (Jericho, if he still counts, this really needs no explanation) The Rock. Rock's already made it clear that he's after the WWE title (he may even win it). With Punk being the WWE champion, having been on a roll for quite a while, there's plenty of room for him to address The Rock's challenge after he's done with Jericho. Let's not forget that there is some kayfabe substance here. In Punk's "shoot," he called The Rock an ass kisser, and was pissed that he wasn't in the main event (or something along those lines). He was pissed that people considered Cena to be the best, because he was the best, and all that. Aside from various Twitter remarks, that alone is something to tap into. It was when Punk's fire actually kind of caught on. Most people knew he was gifted, but that promo was absolutely huge. At the time, even though we knew it was a work, it was great because everyone wanted to see what was going to happen next. He broke his glass ceiling. Even though I might have personally done more with him at the time, there is a chance to grab back onto that feeling. He's hot with his feud with Jericho, Rock challenging for the WWE title is a "big deal" and the two would be great antagonists to one another on the microphone. Steve Austin. Self explanatory. Staight edge meets beer drinking middle fingerer. This is obviously an instant classic. The king of them all. Brock Lesnar (after he beats Punk once). Perfect way to top it all off. Punk's gone through The Rock, he's gone through Austin, now Brock Lesnar is full from eating John Cena and wants that WWE title. Of course he has to take it, because you can't book a monster to lose such a big match and take all the steam out of him before the hero wins out. At the end of the day, a 1-1 feud with Lesnar and CM Punk would put the company in a good spot as far as the totem pole goes on the booking. I think Punk is talented enough to hold down the fort over the next few years if he gets this sort of rub. I don't think people would accept Cena in the place that I'd like Punk in. People would hate that he beat The Rock. If he beat Austin or something like that, forget about it. No way. If Cena beat Brock Lesnar? Turn off the WWE forever. Cena's tired, and so is everyone else. Punk ain't. Punk is different. The guy is more organic. He's more creative. He's better on the mic. He's a better wrestler. Short of offering him a blowjob, I can't really say much else. He's simply better than everyone else who has come along since the Attitude Era left a vaccuum in the WWE, after most of those guys went away. Give it all to this guy, please. The point of all of this rambling is that, given the execution, if the WWE can get a guy they can get behind for a while over to this degree, it's going to get a lot of other people over. A CM Punk feud with anyone would be hot after this. It'd be immediate elevation for whoever faced him. And I think the fans (and I) would buy it.