I feel like something's "missing" with CM Punk right now...

[#1-norm-fan]

He was so hot last summer and kinda seemed like the next mega-star of wrestling. I'm usually pretty good at deciphering what it is that isn't clicking with a guy for me but I can't quite put my finger on this one. Maybe it's the fact that he's been so on the back burner behind Taker, Triple H, Rock, Cena and Lesnar that it just feels weird that he's got the title. Even guys like Bryan, Swagger and Sheamus originally who I didn't think were ready for a title run were atleast the focal point of their respective shows at the time.

It just feels like since he blew up last summer he hasn't been on that path to eventually solidifying himself as THE guy. I'd usually blame the booking since it's generally godawful but I don't think the Jericho feud is actually being poorly booked. There's nothing specific I can point to and say "This is why Punk isn't reaching that next level" yet somehow him as a whole just isn't clicking right now. Weird.

Thoughts? Does he need to start feuding with the more solidified stars on a regular basis like Cena, Lesnar, Rock, Orton... maybe even throw in Kane? But wouldn't Jericho count as one of those solidified stars? Does he just need to keep winning consistently and eventually it'll be a "the big guys have to take notice now" thing. Maybe he just doesn't have the size/look. I don't know. Gah. So confused.