DavidB6937 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, d-d-d-dAz said: It might not be that surprising that that's what he wants, it'd be utterly astounding if WWE decided to give him - with all his quirks - the sort of power HBK has over the future of the business. HBK might have been a difficult sod backstage, but he's famously always been a Vince fave and is Triple H's mate. I don't think Punky has such advantages. Sure, but that's also all about the journey. Shawn gets the power now because he's calmed the fuck down and sorted himself out and put himself in a position to be a legitimate help. I don't think that's just being buddy with Vince or with HHH. So if Punk is aiming to have some sort of position in the future, it's not impossible because Shawn has shown that people can calm down and focus and be better. Can Punk? Everyone's different. But you've already got a good example of a previously notorious pain in the arse there now. Perhaps there's no one better for him to learn from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCW Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Is AJ Lee still wrestling? you'd have to think there is a decent chance of her popping up in the women's Rumble match now that Punk is back. They've burned through most of the attitude/ruthless aggression era women as surprise entrants at this stage really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I don't think she's wrestled since she left WWE, it very much seemed like something she left behind her even more than Punk did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JLM Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 If I never have to see her skipping again I’d be ok with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, JLM said: If I never have to see her skipping again I’d be ok with that. Wasn't there a picture of her recently where it looked like she had hit the weight room in a way that Punk never has, so skipping looks unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrey Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Yeah, she posted it on her Instagram. She has a pretty good career now outside of wrestling and isn't just sat around twiddling her thumbs so I doubt she'll be back but never say never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, Lion_of_the_Midlands said: Wasn't there a picture of her recently where it looked like she had hit the weight room in a way that Punk never has, so skipping looks unlikely. Definitely doesn’t skip leg day anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 CM BONK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB6937 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I hope they make the most of him. For all the ups and downs and questionable stuff he does have a lot to teach the younger talents. And if it means we get less cookie cutter talent coming through then great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 What a bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted December 13, 2023 Author Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 Any confirmation on if he bought all the female talents Starbucks gift cards so they would like him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, DavidB6937 said: I hope they make the most of him. For all the ups and downs and questionable stuff he does have a lot to teach the younger talents. And if it means we get less cookie cutter talent coming through then great. What does he have to teach? This not a loaded question I’m genuinely curious what he could teach that other veterans couldn’t? I wouldn’t say that a Randy Orton, Miz, Cody, Kofi etc would have more to teach than Punk. Most of those names have had longer or more varied careers with less drama attached.  Great a veteran is happy to lend their time to go down to developmental, but it feels a little like a politician holding a baby or royal handing out gifts to the poor for a photo op. And I wish I didn’t feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lorne Malvo Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 As much as I think this is just Punk on best behaviour during his probation period, I genuinely hope it works out for him this time and he can find happiness in WWE. A generation of up and comers learning from one of the best can only be a good thing. WWE have got a boost and people talking, Punk seems happy and AEW have got a headache off the roster and the TV product hasn't really missed him. Him joining WWE may work out best for everyone in the long run.  *I'm talking in terms of storylines and personal preference, not arsed at all about ratings/metrics/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted December 13, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted December 13, 2023  51 minutes ago, Hannibal Scorch said: What does he have to teach? This not a loaded question I’m genuinely curious what he could teach that other veterans couldn’t? I wouldn’t say that a Randy Orton, Miz, Cody, Kofi etc would have more to teach than Punk. Most of those names have had longer or more varied careers with less drama attached. Considering he was more or less the first wrestler to come from ROH and the independent system to make the breakthrough in WWE, and laid a path for many more who took that route to come, I'd say that counts for quite a lot. 54 minutes ago, Hannibal Scorch said: Great a veteran is happy to lend their time to go down to developmental, but it feels a little like a politician holding a baby or royal handing out gifts to the poor for a photo op. And I wish I didn’t feel that way. What would you have said if he hadn't gone to NXT for these appearances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 58 minutes ago, LaGoosh said: Any confirmation on if he bought all the female talents Starbucks gift cards so they would like him? Makes a change from top brass buying their silence, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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