Before i begin this is just things me and friends have noticed watching WWE lately and these are theories basically, i'm not saying this match is happening Definately as much as i want to see it. Nor am i trying to create a bullshit thread, i'm just sick of seeing the Cena Hater threads and the PG era sucks Threads i thought i'd post something a bit different. I know there are plenty of other CM Punk vs Austin Threads as well with the dream match scenario but i'm focusing on stuff that we have seen. While i realise there is probably no truth to any of this, it's partly for fun, and partly to get opinions, and i guess some good hints and most likely amzing coincedance, or even just Punk, Austin and WWE having some fun. I could be just thinking too much but eh, Bear with me this could be long.
I was watching the New Stone Cold DVD The Bottom line...etc we all know the Title. And it was an amazing trip down memory lane with his Career excellent DVD package for those who haven't seen it already.
I got to the part where they show his HOF induction, and even though i have seen it countless times. I was watching Vince go through his terrible Jokes, and then he Goes to the video package. This one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d5n1IoqWFw
I'm watching and at 1:47 i hear a familiar song. Yes CM Punks Entrance Music, "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour. I'd forgotten all about this to be honest, and was thinking it was an amazing coincedence. And i know Punk used to use this Music back in ROH days, but you would think Both Austin and Punk would have known this. Punk was set to Win the MITB at that years WM, so was on the rise, and as Austin has stated he is a fan of Punks work, so i wonder if it was a nod. I then got to thinking about other nods and references not only i had seen but Again mates had as well. An even if the Match isn't set to eventually happen, i though maybe WWE and Punk and maybe Austin are putting little nuggets out there. So-to-speak.
A week or so before the famous Punk Promo, Austin and Punk had a small backstage segment on Raw, you could already see the chemistry between the two and that backstage segment is one of my favourite small surprises of 2011 (along with the brief Austin Rock backstage bit at WM 27) but Punk thanks Austin for setting in stone future events basically. As we now know to be the Shoot Promo etc, but i can't help but wondering if they were also mentioning hints at a match. And more event down the road.
* We all know the night Punk delievered his "Shoot" promo, he was wearing a Stone Cold T-shirt. Again to me adding more fuel to the slowly burning fire.
While i don't think Austin has said much about his shirt yet, if so someone send me a link. But i found it interesting.
Since then, Punk has thrown out small hints in his matches, and some promo's.
I'm sorry i can't remeber exact Raw's and Matches here but hopefully someone can help. But here is what i have seen. In no particular order since the shoot promo.
*Punk in a Match has opponent down in corner ( i think ADR) and proceeded to stomp at him, very similar to Austin, The commentators also make reference to Punk "Stomping a Mudhole".
* At Survivor Series Punk wears a Black hoodie with H2O on it, i didn't pick up on it but My mate was saying the design was very similar to a Austin Hoodie That had alcohol References on it. Again if someone could help with references. But i agreed it was odd, but also said he is straight edge so it works either way, but he was possibly having a sly Shot at Austin as well, or some fun.
* a Recent Promo on Raw Punk says something along the lines of he'd rather get Drunk, but he doesn't do that. Again could be harmless fun, and more references to his Straigth Edge life, but i do wonder if it has a bit more meaning.
* The Promotion for the new Stone Cold DVD, i have noticed it is always before or after CM Punk is on screen or in a match. Again they can show it anywhere in the show but most of the time i have seen it is before punk is on or just after. I will admit i could be wrong on some things i don't get to watch every RAW, Smackdown etc lately with work and stuff but again bear with me.
* On the New Stone Cold DVD, there is a extra section where Austin is answering some Twitter Questions, and When asked if he would come back and Face someone, he basically says something along the lines of, well no one has pissed me of yet, but...and then they show images of some Wrestlers he hasn't faced. First image is CM Punk, and it kinda delayed for a few more seconds then the others. He then says if they ever did he would have no hestiation opening a can of whoop ass. Agiain the first image is Punk.
* Both with their on going Twitter Battles. Yeah i know they don't really hate each other etc, but again every now and then it fades away only to start back up again, like they are keeping it going for a greater purpose and to keep it fresh in peoples mind, again harmless fun most likely but still as entertaining as i find it, its still intruiging.
There are Probably more hence me starting the thread, Like i said i could be reading into this too much at times, like many i want to see the Match but i find it interesting. And hope maybe WWE, Austin and Punk are planting seeds slowly.
But if anyone knows what references i mean or any others, post vids, and add to the discussion if you feel there is a reason too. I'm sure there are probably more hints, but again i feel in the end it is just Punk having some fun and trying to get people talking, which isn't a bad thing. But Seriously this Match would be awesome.
I was watching the New Stone Cold DVD The Bottom line...etc we all know the Title. And it was an amazing trip down memory lane with his Career excellent DVD package for those who haven't seen it already.
I got to the part where they show his HOF induction, and even though i have seen it countless times. I was watching Vince go through his terrible Jokes, and then he Goes to the video package. This one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d5n1IoqWFw
I'm watching and at 1:47 i hear a familiar song. Yes CM Punks Entrance Music, "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour. I'd forgotten all about this to be honest, and was thinking it was an amazing coincedence. And i know Punk used to use this Music back in ROH days, but you would think Both Austin and Punk would have known this. Punk was set to Win the MITB at that years WM, so was on the rise, and as Austin has stated he is a fan of Punks work, so i wonder if it was a nod. I then got to thinking about other nods and references not only i had seen but Again mates had as well. An even if the Match isn't set to eventually happen, i though maybe WWE and Punk and maybe Austin are putting little nuggets out there. So-to-speak.
A week or so before the famous Punk Promo, Austin and Punk had a small backstage segment on Raw, you could already see the chemistry between the two and that backstage segment is one of my favourite small surprises of 2011 (along with the brief Austin Rock backstage bit at WM 27) but Punk thanks Austin for setting in stone future events basically. As we now know to be the Shoot Promo etc, but i can't help but wondering if they were also mentioning hints at a match. And more event down the road.
* We all know the night Punk delievered his "Shoot" promo, he was wearing a Stone Cold T-shirt. Again to me adding more fuel to the slowly burning fire.
While i don't think Austin has said much about his shirt yet, if so someone send me a link. But i found it interesting.
Since then, Punk has thrown out small hints in his matches, and some promo's.
I'm sorry i can't remeber exact Raw's and Matches here but hopefully someone can help. But here is what i have seen. In no particular order since the shoot promo.
*Punk in a Match has opponent down in corner ( i think ADR) and proceeded to stomp at him, very similar to Austin, The commentators also make reference to Punk "Stomping a Mudhole".
* At Survivor Series Punk wears a Black hoodie with H2O on it, i didn't pick up on it but My mate was saying the design was very similar to a Austin Hoodie That had alcohol References on it. Again if someone could help with references. But i agreed it was odd, but also said he is straight edge so it works either way, but he was possibly having a sly Shot at Austin as well, or some fun.
* a Recent Promo on Raw Punk says something along the lines of he'd rather get Drunk, but he doesn't do that. Again could be harmless fun, and more references to his Straigth Edge life, but i do wonder if it has a bit more meaning.
* The Promotion for the new Stone Cold DVD, i have noticed it is always before or after CM Punk is on screen or in a match. Again they can show it anywhere in the show but most of the time i have seen it is before punk is on or just after. I will admit i could be wrong on some things i don't get to watch every RAW, Smackdown etc lately with work and stuff but again bear with me.
* On the New Stone Cold DVD, there is a extra section where Austin is answering some Twitter Questions, and When asked if he would come back and Face someone, he basically says something along the lines of, well no one has pissed me of yet, but...and then they show images of some Wrestlers he hasn't faced. First image is CM Punk, and it kinda delayed for a few more seconds then the others. He then says if they ever did he would have no hestiation opening a can of whoop ass. Agiain the first image is Punk.
* Both with their on going Twitter Battles. Yeah i know they don't really hate each other etc, but again every now and then it fades away only to start back up again, like they are keeping it going for a greater purpose and to keep it fresh in peoples mind, again harmless fun most likely but still as entertaining as i find it, its still intruiging.
There are Probably more hence me starting the thread, Like i said i could be reading into this too much at times, like many i want to see the Match but i find it interesting. And hope maybe WWE, Austin and Punk are planting seeds slowly.
But if anyone knows what references i mean or any others, post vids, and add to the discussion if you feel there is a reason too. I'm sure there are probably more hints, but again i feel in the end it is just Punk having some fun and trying to get people talking, which isn't a bad thing. But Seriously this Match would be awesome.