THE WRESTLING THREAD: HHH KEEPS DOING HHH THINGS.....
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I love NAO, but they don't need to be champs going to WM on some passing the torch shit
The young talent need to make their own Wrestlemania moments with each other.
So I'm assuming/hoping they'll drop them at EC or on a Raw prior to EC
1)They showed up at Cena's match last night and beat him up after the match so they're building to a Cena-Bray Wyatt match.
2)Bray Wyatt is the bringer of chaos. Follow the buzzards!!!
Hopefully for once somebody other than Cena can gain something from feuding with him.
Look like he was break dancing
I didn't even notice that shit.
That shit is great. They must have some sort of 7 second delay and zoomed out on the telecast because they usually do close ups right there. I agree but they not going to put two faces in a tag team title shot. And shit I can't even tell if NAO are heels or faces. They might lose that title before EC though.
It seems like they've moved on from DB to Cena. I'm guessing this is going to be the reason why Cena doesn't win the EC.
ill believe it when i see it..
Another Source Claims Sting Has Signed a Deal With WWE
Posted by Larry Csonka on 01.28.2014
- Rob Feinstein of RFVideo has posted the following on his Facebook about Sting signing with WWE…
I was just informed Sting has signed a deal with WWE in the last 24 hours. I still think personally he will show up after Mania since it seems like Undertaker vs Brock is what they are aiming for. Reminds me when everyone thought Brock would debut in Miami but they waited for Raw.
It was reported over the weekend by Anthony DiMoro of SportsRants.com that Sting and WWE had reached an agreement.
Another Source Claims Sting Has Signed a Deal With WWE
Posted by Larry Csonka on 01.28.2014
- Rob Feinstein of RFVideo has posted the following on his Facebook about Sting signing with WWE…
I was just informed Sting has signed a deal with WWE in the last 24 hours. I still think personally he will show up after Mania since it seems like Undertaker vs Brock is what they are aiming for. Reminds me when everyone thought Brock would debut in Miami but they waited for Raw.
It was reported over the weekend by Anthony DiMoro of SportsRants.com that Sting and WWE had reached an agreement.
Kenta(aka Kenta Kobayashi) is showing up at the WWE Performance Center for a tryout.
I was thinking the same thing when they turned him back so quickly.
Seeing as it's been reported that they were going to play it out further but felt forced to change him after a week, I really feel bad for Bryan as now they have no long term plan for him. I hope they figure something out but that's just bad business.
Just seeing what Punk has said, they don't see Batista the same way as he signed a deal more like RVD and Goldust, a part time deal for a certain length of time, not a one or two match deal.
But his behavior on Twitter and snapping at fans is a different thing. He's probably turned the locker room against him on his own.
Then they better let him Bray win something. A win over Bryan at the Rumble and then Cena at Mania would be one of the best pushes for a singles guy a heel has had in years and years.
I hated the title change. JBL has given them a easy to do angle to turn the Usos out of jealousy that the Rhodes boys leapfrogged them and got the titles. But they didn't do it. Shit writes itself and they just don't do it.
If the in ring product wasn't so good (except at the main event level), there would be no reason to watch this show because the writing/booking is as bad as it's ever been.
From more reliable sources, I've seen that he's talking to him and it's really either make or break in a couple weeks.
At least we know he's not the mystery investor on TNA.
That's cool. I don't see them bringing him in and doing anything with him but it's a good look for him to even get the call. See how it's worked for Hero.
Well, I guess we can see which older star will be headlining Mania next year (I got Kurt at 50/50 at leaving TNA and they should let him go)
KURT ANGLE DISCUSSES POTENTIAL WWE RETURN, STING AND HOGAN LEAVING TNA, HIS OWN RETIREMENT AND LOTS MOREby Mike Johnson @ 10:52 AM on 1/28/2014
Kurt Angle was interviewed by The UK Sun yesterday to help promote the kickoff of the European tour. You can watch the complete video of the interview by this link.
Highlights of the chat:
*Angle noted that his TNA contract was up in September (Note from Mike: Angle has previously claimed it was up this summer). He said that he's left things open and there is a desire on his part to return there, but noted Dixie Carter has treated him well. He said that he can't "lie to" himself any more, but didn't extrapolate on what he meant there. He did say that he wants to wrestle CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, saying that he came to TNA because of the lure of wrestling AJ Styles and Samoa Joe and he feels that same lure with those talents. He said he feels like he has unfinished business in WWE, but whether he gets there in a year or "three years" won't matter and it's not a "bad thing" to choose to remain with TNA.
He better make that shit happen this year. He's already at 75% and he's only going to get worse so three years is out of the question-UD*Angle described Sting as the "cornerstone" of TNA saying that people can say it's Angle or AJ Styles, but it was actually Sting. He said the loss of Sting would be bigger than the Hulk Hogan departure. He said Sting "is a big blow to the company" and that it's up to others like himself or Samoa Joe to work even harder to fill that void that is left behind. He said losing Sting is "as bad as it can get."
*On Hulk Hogan's exit, Angle said that the company could have paid to keep him but if Hogan is done in the ring, they had to weigh whether it was worth it to keep a Hogan that wasn't going to be physically involved in the company. He said that the company could take that money and invest it in younger talents. He did say that Hogan was worth the price he was asking.
*Angle noted that his personal problems over the years were a mix of him attempting to get back to the natural high of winning an Olympic gold medal and that he was obsessed with getting back there for a long time. When he couldn't get there, he found himself in a bad depression and said that pro wrestling titles can't match that natural high because Angle trained his entire life to be an Olympic athlete. He also said that being isolated from his family and being on the road so much was another thing that factored into his depression.
*Angle said he really learned to love pro wrestling in the last year after feeling that TNA creative didn't do much with him in recent years. He said that he just did what he was asked and didn't complain but finally realized he has to speak up if he's going to get to show how passionate he is about the business and what he wants to do in it.
*Angle said he could get a great match out of the Ultimate Warrior. I don't know why but I bet you he could.
*Angle said the Brock Lesnar shooting star press at Wrestlemania 19 was his idea and he takes the blame for Lesnar getting hurt that night.
*Angle also discussed Chris Benoit in depth, saying that wrestling him was like being pushed in a real competition and he misses that. He said that he's tried to incorporate the intensity that Benoit brought into his own matches. He said his matches with Benoit were "magic."
*On retirement, Angle said that he feels sore all the time but once he gets in the ring, he feels great and then two hours later, he's back to being sore. He said he wanted to keep going for as long as he could perform at a top level.
KURT ANGLE DISCUSSES POTENTIAL WWE RETURN, STING AND HOGAN LEAVING TNA, HIS OWN RETIREMENT AND LOTS MOREby Mike Johnson @ 10:52 AM on 1/28/2014
Kurt Angle was interviewed by The UK Sun yesterday to help promote the kickoff of the European tour. You can watch the complete video of the interview by this link.
Highlights of the chat:
*Angle noted that his TNA contract was up in September (Note from Mike: Angle has previously claimed it was up this summer). He said that he's left things open and there is a desire on his part to return there, but noted Dixie Carter has treated him well. He said that he can't "lie to" himself any more, but didn't extrapolate on what he meant there. He did say that he wants to wrestle CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, saying that he came to TNA because of the lure of wrestling AJ Styles and Samoa Joe and he feels that same lure with those talents. He said he feels like he has unfinished business in WWE, but whether he gets there in a year or "three years" won't matter and it's not a "bad thing" to choose to remain with TNA.
He better make that shit happen this year. He's already at 75% and he's only going to get worse so three years is out of the question-UD*Angle described Sting as the "cornerstone" of TNA saying that people can say it's Angle or AJ Styles, but it was actually Sting. He said the loss of Sting would be bigger than the Hulk Hogan departure. He said Sting "is a big blow to the company" and that it's up to others like himself or Samoa Joe to work even harder to fill that void that is left behind. He said losing Sting is "as bad as it can get."
*On Hulk Hogan's exit, Angle said that the company could have paid to keep him but if Hogan is done in the ring, they had to weigh whether it was worth it to keep a Hogan that wasn't going to be physically involved in the company. He said that the company could take that money and invest it in younger talents. He did say that Hogan was worth the price he was asking.
*Angle noted that his personal problems over the years were a mix of him attempting to get back to the natural high of winning an Olympic gold medal and that he was obsessed with getting back there for a long time. When he couldn't get there, he found himself in a bad depression and said that pro wrestling titles can't match that natural high because Angle trained his entire life to be an Olympic athlete. He also said that being isolated from his family and being on the road so much was another thing that factored into his depression.
*Angle said he really learned to love pro wrestling in the last year after feeling that TNA creative didn't do much with him in recent years. He said that he just did what he was asked and didn't complain but finally realized he has to speak up if he's going to get to show how passionate he is about the business and what he wants to do in it.
*Angle said he could get a great match out of the Ultimate Warrior. I don't know why but I bet you he could.
*Angle said the Brock Lesnar shooting star press at Wrestlemania 19 was his idea and he takes the blame for Lesnar getting hurt that night.
*Angle also discussed Chris Benoit in depth, saying that wrestling him was like being pushed in a real competition and he misses that. He said that he's tried to incorporate the intensity that Benoit brought into his own matches. He said his matches with Benoit were "magic."
*On retirement, Angle said that he feels sore all the time but once he gets in the ring, he feels great and then two hours later, he's back to being sore. He said he wanted to keep going for as long as he could perform at a top level.
Seth Rollins bust his ass jumping over the barrier.. I know y'all peeped that
I could of sworn I heard JBL in the background laughing...
WWE never give their fans what they want. so don't hold your breath.
I honestly think taker wants to lose to a legend. Hes done and if the streak continues then he has to keep fighting, if i was him i wouldve ended it with micheals at 20 even.
I don't think they'd do Taker like that.
For Sting to beat Taker on the first try, it would be like saying Sting was always better than Taker.
I think the match should happen (and Taker win), but I still think Kane should be the one to end the streak and Foley should be involved somehow
I always figured that if the streak were to end it would be to elevate somebody not to a legend or somebody that is as established as Sting.
In other news
Apparently the plan is for Daniel Bryan to take over Punk's planned match at Wrestlemania 30 with Triple H.
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Knowing WWE they'd let Cena do but I agree. Daniel Bryan or Punk should be the guys to do it. The only guys that make sense to do it with are them. The main event guys anyway.
Yea if it was Sting vs Taker it wouldn't be on the first go. Now I could actually see Lesnar beating Taker.
Warrior in the ring would be a nightmare. He was never very good and last time he got in the ring on national tv, he somehow was much worse.
Sting wouldn't be the guy to end The Streak.
Not just for the reason already given (a great reason) but Vince would never, EVER, put THE Icon of WCW (and in a way, TNA) over his own icon.
But on that note
STING-WWE UPDATE
by Mike Johnson @ 6:00 PM on 1/28/2014
As I mentioned in my Elite audio hotline yesterday, WWE has indeed entered negotiations with former NWA, WCW and TNA champion Sting, the rare legitimate international star that never, ever worked for WWE over the course of his career.
We are told by a source close to Sting that discussions just opened up and that within the next several weeks, one way or another, they will be completed.
WWE has come close to signing Sting at several different points following the demise of World Championship Wrestling in March 2001. Sting has noted in past interviews with us that a big reason he didn't sign back then was concern over the WWE product at the time, since it was far racier than he was personally comfortable with as a Christian. Obviously, that would no longer be a factor.
The belief of those we've spoken to is that if the two sides come to terms, he would not be rushed into a Wrestlemania match this year, but that was not 100%.
With the advent of the WWE Network, Sting would be a great signing if for no other reason then to be the WCW representation in the company. He was the last true blue WCW star and was never considered a "WWE" guy, so who better to use to promote to lapsed WCW fans that they can now watch older PPVs and other WCW-related material?
Sting has also noted in past interviews with PWInsider.com that he would not be adverse to being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, despite his career being WCW-centric. Obviously, WWE would love to market and monetize Sting merchandise, DVDs, etc. if a deal is made. They have had interest in the past in releasing Sting DVDs and held off only because he was appearing on national TV for TNA and they didn't want there to be confusion in the marketplace.
I hope he appreciates the business more than that. That's been part of the problem with the E in the last half decade or so. All the top guys/headliners that have retired (or take long periods of time off) keep losing their last matches to other made guys and not elevating anyone. Flair (Flair gets a pass because he put over a ton of guys), JBL, Michaels, Rock, at this point HHH, all of them, they just lose to each other or some other made guy like Cena.
If he's just going to wrestle other already made guys, Taker should keep winning. Losing to another 40+ yr old guy who's already a million time champion doesn't do anything for anyone and that includes Sting.
A longer article on the Punk situation
TOP STAR PULLED FROM ALL WWE DATES GOING FORWARD FOLLOWING RAW MEETINGby Mike Johnson @ 2:10 AM on 1/29/2014
Former WWE and World champion CM Punk has been pulled from all advertising of WWE live events going forward after a meeting with WWE management yesterday at the Raw taping in Cleveland, Ohio.
We have been working on details for the last 24 hours (as Dave Scherer and I noted on our respective Elite audios earlier today), but the belief among those who are willing to talk about the situation is that Punk is no longer factored into company plans. Punk is under contract to WWE through July.
Punk was slated to face Triple H at Wrestlemania 30. This past Monday's Raw instead began teasing Daniel Bryan vs. HHH down the line, possibly for Wrestlemania.
We have heard from several sources that the original script for yesterday's Raw called for Punk to wrestle Antonio Cesaro and lose after Kane interfered, allowing Cesaro to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. It should be noted that another source has denied that and claimed that Punk was never booked to wrestle last night and was only booked to do a promo that would follow up on Kane causing Punk's elimination from the Rumble. But, Punk was originally slated to be on Raw and those segments were yanked. He was not backstage during the taping and was not backstage at Smackdown.
It is believed that when Vince McMahon had the writers re-write Raw late yesterday (6 PM for a taping that was scheduled to start at 7:45 PM), it was because Punk had informed the company he was going home and wouldn't be back.
While we cannot 100% confirm why, the belief among wrestlers backstage is that Punk leaving was not an injury issue. It was described to us as more likely a case of burnout and unhappiness with the overall direction of the company. Punk had been very vocal in the past about the usage of returning and "part time" stars being pushed beyond wrestlers who were working full-time for the company.
In his interview with Ariel Helwani last week, Punk talked about the crazy schedule he's held up working for the company over the last decade. Punk said that he's been doing it ten years and doesn't know anyone else who can say that. He said that he's only taken time off for injuries and that when he took two months off in 2013, it may not have been long enough.
Punk, who worked about 50 minutes in the Royal Rumble match was described as "pissy" after the PPV, although that wouldn't be an unusual description of Punk's demeanor backstage.
One source believed that since Punk's last goal was to work a Wrestlemania main event, it may also be a situation where Punk realized it wasn't going to happen this year and with his WWE deal expiring in July, that may have weighed down upon him because he was so goal driven and this was one he couldn't accomplish because of elements that were outside of his control.
In the interview with Helwani, Punk was asked about WWE killing his momentum at times and why such things happen. Punk responded that he'd like to think they don't make those decisions on purpose and it's more they wanted to go in another decision. He claimed it's a different era and different time and it can't be looked at the same way he did when he was a kid.
Yesterday, Punk wrote on Twitter, "Thanks for all the support. Keep being you guys, it's pretty cool."
Depending on how you read the statement, it could be taken as a cryptic farewell.
When people talk about TNA being like WCW, they completely overlook WWE following the WCW playbook. Hot shot booking, last minute re-writes. Talent being unhappy even well paid main eventers.
But good to see them pushing Cesaro, though I doubt it'll last.
WTF?! I guess we won't be seeing this couple anywhere near WWE or TNA for a while
MATT HARDY, REBY SKY ARRESTED
by Mike Johnson @ 10:58 AM on 1/29/2014
TMZ.com is reporting that Matt Hardy and his wife Reby Sky were each arrested earlier this month in Virginia after 911 was called regarding an incident at a hotel they were staying at.
The TMZ report, which features mug shots of both, says that police were called to the Hampton Inn in Emporia, VA after a guest informed the hotel that someone was "beating their wife."
They were each charged with assault and battery and according to the report, have filed orders of protection against each other.
SPOILER: TOP MATCHES FOR WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV ARE
by Mike Johnson @ 10:15 AM on 1/29/2014
The top matches for the 2/23 WWE Elimination Chamber PPV in Minneapolis, Minnesota are:
*Elimination Chamber: WWE World Heavyweight champ Randy Orton vs. Christian vs. Antonio Cesaro vs. John Cena vs. Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan.
*The Wyatt Family vs. The Shield.
*Alberto Del Rio vs. Batista.
Wyatts vs the Shield? Wow.
I'm curious to how they're going to build that one up in three weeks but the ADR/Batista match is exactly why I was irritated they had Batista come right in and smash ADR in his first appearance.
Btw
Kofi must be like 1-198 in matches with Del Rio. His two week push is over already.
MATT HARDY, REBY SKY ARRESTED
by Mike Johnson @ 10:58 AM on 1/29/2014
TMZ.com is reporting that Matt Hardy and his wife Reby Sky were each arrested earlier this month in Virginia after 911 was called regarding an incident at a hotel they were staying at.
The TMZ report, which features mug shots of both, says that police were called to the Hampton Inn in Emporia, VA after a guest informed the hotel that someone was "beating their wife."
They were each charged with assault and battery and according to the report, have filed orders of protection against each other.
SPOILER: TOP MATCHES FOR WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV ARE
by Mike Johnson @ 10:15 AM on 1/29/2014
The top matches for the 2/23 WWE Elimination Chamber PPV in Minneapolis, Minnesota are:
*Elimination Chamber: WWE World Heavyweight champ Randy Orton vs. Christian vs. Antonio Cesaro vs. John Cena vs. Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan.
*The Wyatt Family vs. The Shield.
*Alberto Del Rio vs. Batista.
Wyatts vs the Shield? Wow.
I'm curious to how they're going to build that one up in three weeks but the ADR/Batista match is exactly why I was irritated they had Batista come right in and smash ADR in his first appearance.Btw
Kofi must be like 1-198 in matches with Del Rio. His two week push is over already.
What in the name of Sweet Jesus is this bullshit line up? Are you kidding me? WWE fucking up big time who whats to see that shit?
No Ziggler and no Punk? Shit, I would've walked out too.
TMZ Picks Up on Reports of CM Punk Walking Out
TMZ has picked up on reports of CM Punk walking out on the WWE. Here is an excerpt of what they reported:
WWE superstar CM Punk is QUITTING the organization, TMZ Sports has learned ... and sources tell us it's all because he's PISSED over the way the company wants to use him at "WrestleMania."
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Sports ... Punk was livid when he learned officials scripted Batista to win the Royal Rumble ... because he feels Batista isn't in great wrestling shape and shouldn't be featured in the title match at the upcoming WrestleMania (the biggest event of the year).
We're told Punk feels he earned the right to be in the main event at WrestleMania -- because he's been wrestling tirelessly over the past year from house shows to overseas events. Punk was angry when he found out he'd be wrestling Triple H at WrestleMania instead of squaring off in the title match.
Sources say ... Punk -- whose contract is up in July -- made the decision to leave WWE after "Monday Night Raw" -- and we're told that right now, he's very serious about his decision and has no plans to return.
TMZ has picked up on reports of CM Punk walking out on the WWE. Here is an excerpt of what they reported:
WWE superstar CM Punk is QUITTING the organization, TMZ Sports has learned ... and sources tell us it's all because he's PISSED over the way the company wants to use him at "WrestleMania."
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Sports ... Punk was livid when he learned officials scripted Batista to win the Royal Rumble ... because he feels Batista isn't in great wrestling shape and shouldn't be featured in the title match at the upcoming WrestleMania (the biggest event of the year).
We're told Punk feels he earned the right to be in the main event at WrestleMania -- because he's been wrestling tirelessly over the past year from house shows to overseas events. Punk was angry when he found out he'd be wrestling Triple H at WrestleMania instead of squaring off in the title match.
Sources say ... Punk -- whose contract is up in July -- made the decision to leave WWE after "Monday Night Raw" -- and we're told that right now, he's very serious about his decision and has no plans to return.
SPOILER: TOP MATCHES FOR WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV ARE
by Mike Johnson @ 10:15 AM on 1/29/2014
The top matches for the 2/23 WWE Elimination Chamber PPV in Minneapolis, Minnesota are:
*Elimination Chamber: WWE World Heavyweight champ Randy Orton vs. Christian vs. Antonio Cesaro vs. John Cena vs. Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan.
*The Wyatt Family vs. The Shield.
*Alberto Del Rio vs. Batista.
Wyatts vs the Shield? Wow.
Btw
Kofi must be like 1-198 in matches with Del Rio. His two week push is over already.
I'll be interested in that as well, but damn WWE needs to push some more stars, this will be the third ppv Cena has fought for the title, if his ass was to ever have a serious injury I don't know what Vince would do
I think its solid. A mix of main eventers, veteran midcarders, and those guys considered "next up".
Watching Raw now
You know I hate opening promo segments but HHH and Steph did a great job heeling the crowd. But if Batista is supposed to be a face, stop referring to him as your friend.
Then he comes out and then tries to act rebellious toward The Authority. Huh? Who wrote that shit? Did they not see the first segment?
And I don't give a damn if Zombie Andre the Giant comes down the ramp, your World champ shouldn't be standing there looking like a scared bitch. They are killing Randy's run.
Batista vs Daniel Bryan is inevitable at this point. Batista is just such a natural heel.
We already know from last fall: he'd rush Cena's ass back.
Cena's in it but he shouldn't be the last guy eliminated. In fact, he should be the first guy to make it interesting.
I fully expect Cena to beat Bray at Mania but, if they want to make Bray a legitimate top heel for a long time and not another Alberto Del Rio, then Cena needs to be taking some serious asswhoopings from EC to Mania from Bray and the boys. Cena has to be in jeopardy. They have to make Bray look like he might win, the same way somehow there is always a shadow of doubt every year with the Taker match.
Cena needs to lose to Bray. That's such a big opportunity to make a big time heel the WWE doesn't currently have. Del Rio, Wyatt, Orton should all be bigger and more dominant heels than they are. It feels like the WWE doesn't have any right now. Especially young guys.
I was under the impression Batista was a heel?
There was a point when WWE was trying to give the Wyatt Family a big push and for the most part they have but you're right if they want them to be and Bray in particular they need to have Cena get his ass beat from them from now to Mania
eventually they will turn Dave heel but how long is he back for ?? I'm sure its going to be a short title reign but with him in Guardians of The Galaxy WWE wanted the belt on him for a while
SPOILER: TOP MATCHES FOR WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV ARE
by Mike Johnson @ 10:15 AM on 1/29/2014
The top matches for the 2/23 WWE Elimination Chamber PPV in Minneapolis, Minnesota are:
*Elimination Chamber: WWE World Heavyweight champ Randy Orton vs. Christian vs. Antonio Cesaro vs. John Cena vs. Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan.
*The Wyatt Family vs. The Shield.
Wyatts vs the Shield? Wow.
so are they going to turn the Wyatts face or something..?
at this point i wont blame Daniel Bryan if he walks out in support as well..
The Shield has to be the face. I mean Roman is damn near face as it is. I honestly hope they keep it heels vs heels.
I disagree about Bryan though. Its clear Bryan is the biggest wrestler in the company. He's usually the first one you see on Raw and the last one you see on Raw. They done regulated Punk to damn near mid card status. I sometimes forget he's even on the roster. He hasn't done shit since going against Lesnar. And that's not right. Punk should be just as big if not bigger than Bryan. Punk's pop is even dying down.
I hope they don't put the title on Batista. What a waste.
Can't Say I blame him...
CM Punk Quits WWE, Removed from Live EventsBy Aaron Bower , Featured Columnist Jan 29, 2014k"][/FONT]
It has been reported by various outlets that WWE superstar CM Punk has quit the organization—for real.
The news comes after an inconspicuous absence from Raw this past Monday (Jan. 27), and it seems this is not a work from Punk and the WWE. Per PWMania.com (via Wrestling Observer, ProWrestling.net and PWInsider), this appears to be a legitimate decision from Punk, after he reportedly told Vince McMahon he was "going home":
Word has come out that CM Punk has left WWE, according to several sources.
CM Punk reportedly told Vince McMahon personally at Monday’s Raw that he was going home, and then got on a plane for Chicago. WWE.com has since removed Punk from all upcoming live events and house shows over the next few weeks including Monday Night Raw.
Punk's reported departure would leave the company without one of its biggest draws. Since receiving a big push back in 2008, he has remained a fan favorite as a face (good guy) and heel (bad guy).
Mel Evans/Associated Press
Until Punk confirms this news himself, though, there will be reasonable doubt regarding the validity of these reports. There is still no word on the official WWE site over Punk's decision, and memories of a 2011 storyline he was involved in cannot be ignored.
In that kayfabe (staged) narrative, Punk told the WWE he was leaving with the WWE Championship after his contract expired at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, but he returned a few weeks later with the belt.
PWMania.com reports that the plans for Triple H vs. CM Punk at WrestleMania XXX look to be shelved:
As PWMania.com reported, Punk was scheduled to face Triple H at WrestleMania 30, but as seen on Monday’s Raw, early signs may have been shown that Triple H will be facing Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania instead.
The report also states the possible reasons behind Punk's decision to pack up and head home—the feeling that part-time wrestlers are getting pushed instead of men who work 365 days a year with the company:
In the past, Punk had been very vocal about “part-time” wrestlers returning to WWE and getting pushed ahead of guys who are there on a nightly basis, and that may be a reason for him being upset.
TMZ Sports expanded on that notion, reporting that Punk's frustrations stemmed from Batista's booking at the Royal Rumble.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Sports ... Punk was livid when he learned officials scripted Batista to win the Royal Rumble ... because he feels Batista isn't in great wrestling shape and shouldn't be featured in the title match at the upcoming WrestleMania (the biggest event of the year).
We're told Punk feels he earned the right to be in the main event at WrestleMania -- because he's been wrestling tirelessly over the past year from house shows to overseas events. Punk was angry when he found out he'd be wrestling Triple H at WrestleMania instead of squaring off in the title match.
Given how Punk's contract legitimately expires with the WWE this coming July, perhaps this could be the end of the road for him and the organization.
Since the reports, WWE has unfollowed Punk on Twitter, via WrestleChat.net:
So, where does the company go without Punk? The likes of Brock Lesnar, Batista and The Undertaker could well be away from the company again following the conclusion of WrestleMania XXX, which would leave even more gaping holes in the roster.
Wrestling fans must hope this is simply a work to try and create some tension and hype for the big event in April. However, at this time, it looks to be legitimate.
CM Punk Quits WWE, Removed from Live EventsBy Aaron Bower , Featured Columnist Jan 29, 2014k"][/FONT]
It has been reported by various outlets that WWE superstar CM Punk has quit the organization—for real.
The news comes after an inconspicuous absence from Raw this past Monday (Jan. 27), and it seems this is not a work from Punk and the WWE. Per PWMania.com (via Wrestling Observer, ProWrestling.net and PWInsider), this appears to be a legitimate decision from Punk, after he reportedly told Vince McMahon he was "going home":
Word has come out that CM Punk has left WWE, according to several sources.
CM Punk reportedly told Vince McMahon personally at Monday’s Raw that he was going home, and then got on a plane for Chicago. WWE.com has since removed Punk from all upcoming live events and house shows over the next few weeks including Monday Night Raw.
Punk's reported departure would leave the company without one of its biggest draws. Since receiving a big push back in 2008, he has remained a fan favorite as a face (good guy) and heel (bad guy).
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Until Punk confirms this news himself, though, there will be reasonable doubt regarding the validity of these reports. There is still no word on the official WWE site over Punk's decision, and memories of a 2011 storyline he was involved in cannot be ignored.
In that kayfabe (staged) narrative, Punk told the WWE he was leaving with the WWE Championship after his contract expired at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, but he returned a few weeks later with the belt.
PWMania.com reports that the plans for Triple H vs. CM Punk at WrestleMania XXX look to be shelved:
As PWMania.com reported, Punk was scheduled to face Triple H at WrestleMania 30, but as seen on Monday’s Raw, early signs may have been shown that Triple H will be facing Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania instead.
The report also states the possible reasons behind Punk's decision to pack up and head home—the feeling that part-time wrestlers are getting pushed instead of men who work 365 days a year with the company:
In the past, Punk had been very vocal about “part-time” wrestlers returning to WWE and getting pushed ahead of guys who are there on a nightly basis, and that may be a reason for him being upset.
TMZ Sports expanded on that notion, reporting that Punk's frustrations stemmed from Batista's booking at the Royal Rumble.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Sports ... Punk was livid when he learned officials scripted Batista to win the Royal Rumble ... because he feels Batista isn't in great wrestling shape and shouldn't be featured in the title match at the upcoming WrestleMania (the biggest event of the year).
We're told Punk feels he earned the right to be in the main event at WrestleMania -- because he's been wrestling tirelessly over the past year from house shows to overseas events. Punk was angry when he found out he'd be wrestling Triple H at WrestleMania instead of squaring off in the title match.
Given how Punk's contract legitimately expires with the WWE this coming July, perhaps this could be the end of the road for him and the organization.
Since the reports, WWE has unfollowed Punk on Twitter, via WrestleChat.net:
So, where does the company go without Punk? The likes of Brock Lesnar, Batista and The Undertaker could well be away from the company again following the conclusion of WrestleMania XXX, which would leave even more gaping holes in the roster.
Wrestling fans must hope this is simply a work to try and create some tension and hype for the big event in April. However, at this time, it looks to be legitimate.
Whoever does the writing at WWE are idiots
The best main event they could've made for WrestleMania is HHH vs Bryant for the title.
That's what I thought they were going to lead to... make triple H turn on Orton and take the title and defend it at WM. who cares to see punk and triple h at MW that's wack.
The best main event they could've made for WrestleMania is HHH vs Bryant for the title.
That's what I thought they were going to lead to... make triple H turn on Orton and take the title and defend it at WM. who cares to see punk and triple h at MW that's wack.
