RAW headed in the right direction.

[Malfeitor]

Well, they just finished up the tournament to crown a new champion. If they were to keep him off TV, they never should've had the tournament. It makes sense for him to show up after Cena won the title, with Punk being the 'true' champion and all.

[captaincharismark]

Originally Posted by Malfeitor Well, they just finished up the tournament to crown a new champion. If they were to keep him off TV, they never should've had the tournament. It makes sense for him to show up after Cena won the title, with Punk being the 'true' champion and all.

That sums up my thoughts on the Punk issue. Doing a tournament to crown a new champion means they are attempting to discredit his title. So from a storyline standpoint and a business standpoint it makes sense. To not have CM Punk come back and challenge the champion for an undisputed WWE Champion would be a waste of TV time. There's a disernable difference in building a anticipated return and blowing a huge opportunity.

Of course, whether he's back too soon or not, someone wouldn't be satisfied. Whatever their plans were, it peaked everyone's interest which is a mission accomplished in my book...