CM Punk Not Likely to Re-Sign with WWE; Glorious Opportunity for TNA?

[Fenris]

Sadly my crystal ball is in the shop so I can't make the prediction many others are in regards to if he would or wouldn't. Since I nor anyone not named CM Punk can't say one way or the other i'll just address the possibility.

If there exists a possibility to sign him TNA would be stupid not to. They would be stupid not to make a phone call and gauge interest. C.M. Punk would be a fairly large get for TNA, larger than perhaps everyone else they've ever brought in. He's a top WWE guy in his absolute prime and lights out better in all regards than nearly half of the TNA roster. He's known, he can work, he can talk, and he can move merchandise. Simply put he is the type of guy you can build a promotion around for years to come. If you cannot have Cena or Randy Orton the next best get would be CM Punk.

I personally would love to see it happen. TNA is in somewhat of a transition at the moment and I would LOVE to see C.M. Punk signed away and made a focal point. BUT, the price tag would be steep. THAT is the issue, not his feelings on this guy or that guy. Bad feelings turn neutral when the right dollar sign is scratched.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

John Cena? No. Randy Orton? No. Triple H? Hell no. CM Punk?... maybe.

I don't know the guy, so it's hard to say one way or the other. I don't know what he thinks of TNA, and I would guess that would play into his decision. Nothing is impossible. If they can cut a halfway decent check, and hand out a not-so-heavy schedule, I don't see why this couldn't work.

Punk would be an amazing addition to the TNA roster. Best heel they could dream of having. Anderson is decent, but he's not Punk. Hardy had a decent character, but his ring skills and personal life are headed straight down the shitter, and his mic skills were already in the sewer. There's no possible way he isn't the #1 heel in TNA within a month. Does this mean he will sign? No, because once again, I have no idea how Punk really feels about TNA. He doesn't seem like a guy who puts a lot of stock in money, fame, etc., so I'm guessing quality means a lot to him. Only time will tell.

 

[Nate DaMac]

I don't get it. The reports indicate that his beef with his current situation stems from the WWE's marketing department and that he balked at the contract he was offered. If this is the case, how the fuck is TNA a viable alternative? Has he seen the joke that TNA has made out of blooming stars like Elijah Burke and Ken Anderson? There is too big a risk with a very limited, maybe even non existent reward.

Even on the other side of the spectrum, it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me. Obviously Punk is going to want to be paid handsomely for his work. Maybe TNA could afford to do it, but would the reward really be worth it? This is the company who already has Sting, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair, and not to mention Hulk Fucking Hogan and they still have only seen limited growth over the past few years. Why on earth would they spend a whole lot of money for Punk? He's not exactly a huge draw and as we've seen with Ken Anderson, TNA doesn't really seem to be capable of turning an already established guy into a superstar. They haven't been able to do it in years.

I will not say that it's impossible because I have seen crazier shit happen. However, Punk takes a major credibility hit in my eyes if he were to do this. This is a guy who has taken numerous shots at Hogan and hell, even at Dixie's favorite little fuck up Kurt Angle. Not to mention the beef he has had with Hardys. I would think of him as quite the idiot if he left the company that made him a big time star and went to a company who will undoubtedly strip him of all of his dignity.

 

[Richard]

Even though I don't think Punk's going to TNA, outside of kayfabe it doesn't make sense as mentioned before he has shown on twitter etc he doesnt like the people there.

But from a storyline sense, it makes great sense for Punk to be the main guy in Immortal. They could play off the fact that they signed Punk to Immortal because he has proven he is better than Jeff Hardy and won't put his own selfish needs before the collective good of the group and he is straight edge.

Won't happen though. Expect Punk to sign with WWE, even if it is after some time off.

 

[Zeven_Zion]

I don't get it. The reports indicate that his beef with his current situation stems from the WWE's marketing department and that he balked at the contract he was offered. If this is the case, how the fuck is TNA a viable alternative? Has he seen the joke that TNA has made out of blooming stars like Elijah Burke and Ken Anderson? There is too big a risk with a very limited, maybe even non existent reward.

Burke? Right, because he was doing so well in the WWE before he got to TNA.

I will not say that it's impossible because I have seen crazier shit happen. However, Punk takes a major credibility hit in my eyes if he were to do this. This is a guy who has taken numerous shots at Hogan and hell, even at Dixie's favorite little fuck up Kurt Angle. Not to mention the beef he has had with Hardys. I would think of him as quite the idiot if he left the company that made him a big time star and went to a company who will undoubtedly strip him of all of his dignity.

So you love him in WWE but will hate him if he goes to TNA. Hmm ... are you biased? Nah, you can't be. Because if you were, I really don't think any of your arguments are valid. How do I know? I'm biased. 99% of my arguments are not valid.

Seriously, though, you think the majority of the TNA roster were thrilled that Hogan and Bischoff were there? You think they don't have beef between eachother? Bitch please. If the coin is right, the push viable and the schedule lighter, Punk would jump on that shit like a fox in a chicken coup. You think Punk loves everybody at WWE? The same WWE that gave him a bag full of shit with his damn name on it for being a ROH guy? The same roster and same WWE that looked down on him for being who he is? Punk already got the exposure he needed. He's already famous, and I'm sure he made some money.

The way I see it, he was given the World Title two times and WWE couldn't care less about him as a heel or as a face. His character has been thrown around like a live grenade, and despite how much better he has become, he's still stuck carrying a bunch of worthless greenhorns like The Nexus, for no apparent reason. Yet mediocrity itself - The Miz - was given the push of a lifetime by doing the exact same thing only doing it worse. Alberto Del Rio who doesn't have even a fraction of The Miz's "talent", let alone Punk's, won the biggest Royal Rumble in history and fought for the World Title at Mania, and what did Punk do? Oh that's right, he had to squeeze a decent match out of Randy Orton, and he couldn't even do that because Orton is not only a Legend Killer but also a Match Killer. Punk has been misused for years. If that's not a spit in the face, I don't know what is.

I see no reason why Punk wouldn't go to TNA, see what happens, and then go back to the WWE if your amazing prophecies are indeed true.

Remember, it's you the TNA haters who said that TNA always pushes the WWE "rejects" to the moon. I guess you have nothing to worry about if Punk jumps ship, now do you?

 

[TheHitMark-SirJoseOle]

He won't go to TNA.

He has said that he does'nt like Russo's booking and he though Hogan going into TNA was bad for business (which he is right about).

So tell me, itssoeasy123, do you take tee time with CM Punk or have daily correspondence with him? Maybe you guys go shoe shopping together or get your hair done at the same salon. Please feel free to correct me at anytime because you make it seem like you know this guy's every move. The only person that can accurately say that CM Punk is not going back (because he was there before) to TNA is guess who....wait a minute....let me think here, god this is a tough one to guess...oh wait, here we go....YEAH THAT'S RIGHT...CM PUNK HIMSELF!!

Surely he'd be the one that would be the best at answering that question than some dubmass like you would. As far as the Hogan reference you made, yeah I remember the Hogan bashing CM Punk did a couple months ago, but I've heard people like Bret Hart swear up and down they'd never be in WWF/E again but somehow they find their way back. Personal opinion aside, do I care for what Hogan's role is in TNA, not really, I think Immortal is a poor imitation of the nWo, but at the same time TNA is maintaining some type of viewership they're not WWE-caliber numbers but competing with a titan like WWE is easier said than done.

IMO, I think he'll resign. If he's happy with the money he has now, he might go back to ROH, but I don't think he'll wanna leave WWE.

That's still a likely option, I personally would like to see CM Punk remain a permanent fixture in the World Title scene, I liked his programs with the Undertaker, Jeff Hardy and JBL when he had the strap (oops bite my tongue I heard WWE fans aren't supposed to know that word, right?) but at the same time it just might be time for him to say goodbye to the promotion. But do yourself a favor and

This post is my exact opinion. Thank you hatehabsforever.

I am not going to quote the post you quoted, but I'll just say this if you want to contribute to this thread and actually sound credible, (your call of course because I don't want to tell you how to post but still I thought I'd call you out on this.) then what's the point of just quoting someone's post, I am sure everyone else that's interested in this thread will go through it and read the other posts. Shows a complete lack of insight on your part.

Either way, come up with your own material you bore me to tears with your idiotic and outright stupid bashing of figures in the business and your assumptions about wrestling (at least that's what I call it, not sure what punks like you these days think about the term) just show you as being the typical mark.

 

[Nate DaMac]

Burke? Right, because he was doing so well in the WWE before he got to TNA.

Actually, I was referring to his time in TNA. He did jack shit in the WWE, but do you remember how hot he was earlier in his TNA run? Like when he was considered to be someone who could be the top face in the company in late 09 to early 2010? Before he was placed in a long ridiculous feud with Samoa Joe? That Elijah Burke.

So you love him in WWE but will hate him if he goes to TNA. Hmm ... are you biased? Nah, you can't be. Because if you were, I really don't think any of your arguments are valid. How do I know? I'm biased. 99% of my arguments are not valid.

I have never claimed to be unbiased. At all. However, you're condensing my post into an opinion I didn't state.

Seriously, though, you think the majority of the TNA roster were thrilled that Hogan and Bischoff were there? You think they don't have beef between eachother? Bitch please. If the coin is right, the push viable and the schedule lighter, Punk would jump on that shit like a fox in a chicken coup.

That's what I'm getting at here. The money won't be as good and no matter how much they try, the push won't be viable. If he's leaving the WWE because he feels they're shortchanging him and they aren't pushing him the way he thinks they should, why would he go to a piss ant company without any history of doing it better?

You think Punk loves everybody at WWE? The same WWE that gave him a bag full of shit with his damn name on it for being a ROH guy? The same roster and same WWE that looked down on him for being who he is? Punk already got the exposure he needed. He's already famous, and I'm sure he made some money.

WWE gave him a bag of shit? Okay buddy. If 3 World Championships and being one of the top heels in the company is a bag of shit, what exactly is Anderson working with right now? Why would Punk think he's getting anything more? And yes, Punk is already famous. But so was Jeff Hardy and Kurt Angle when they went to TNA. Those 2 have gone to starring in massive box office flicks and.... oh wait.

The way I see it, he was given the World Title two times

3 times actually.

and WWE couldn't care less about him as a heel or as a face. His character has been thrown around like a live grenade, and despite how much better he has become, he's still stuck carrying a bunch of worthless greenhorns like The Nexus, for no apparent reason. Yet mediocrity itself - The Miz - was given the push of a lifetime by doing the exact same thing only doing it worse. Alberto Del Rio who doesn't have even a fraction of The Miz's "talent", let alone Punk's, won the biggest Royal Rumble in history and fought for the World Title at Mania, and what did Punk do? Oh that's right, he had to squeeze a decent match out of Randy Orton, and he couldn't even do that because Orton is not only a Legend Killer but also a Match Killer. Punk has been misused for years. If that's not a spit in the face, I don't know what is.

I agree with you on Alberto, but Punk hasn't been cast below him in any way. Yeah Alberto got the title match but it opened the fucking show. Punk's match with Orton was a way bigger deal than Del Rios. As for Miz, dude, I totally think Punk is better. But the opinion of 5% of the audience is of no consequence to them since Miz has garnered more heat than Punk ever has, which is why he got the nod. It doesn't change the fact that he's still been in a long feud with the second biggest face in the world right now(maybe the first.) He's been featured prominently.

By the way, saying that the Orton/Punk match at Mania was bad instantly takes away any credibility from any opinion you have on Professional Wrestling. To insinuate that Orton is a bad wrestler is almost as insane as insinuating that Mr. Anderson can cut a good promo.

I see no reason why Punk wouldn't go to TNA, see what happens, and then go back to the WWE if your amazing prophecies are indeed true.

Well I answered that quite adequately in the big portion of my post that you declined to acknowledge but don't you worry, I'll reiterate. In short, TNA doesn't have the money that he wants as evident by his balking at the WWE low balling him, TNA doesn't have the creative juice to make him a prominent star like he wants to be as evident by they're complete failure at attempting to do that with anyone else, and TNA has several featured stars on the company that Punk has legitimate beef with. You think Kurt Angle wouldn't try to hold Punk down after the way he slammed his drunken stupid ass?

Remember, it's you the TNA haters who said that TNA always pushes the WWE "rejects" to the moon. I guess you have nothing to worry about if Punk jumps ship, now do you?

You're lumping me in with a group of people that I don't belong with. TNA needs these WWE rejects. The company would be dead in the water without the addition of guys like Angle, Hogan, or Hardy. But to suggest that Punk should be jumping at the opportunity to commit career suicide when he still has plenty of time in this business is absurd. Yes, jumping to TNA would be total career suicide for Punk.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

CM Punk would clearly get the World Title in TNA, he is one of the biggest and most populoar wrestlers around right now, and if he suddenly becomes a free agent, then TNA would not be doing their jobs right if they did not give him a call.

Talent likes Punk's does not come on the market regularly these days.

However, why would he even want to go to TNA? If he is looking at taking time off from wrestling and having a break from the WWE, I just do not see what TNA can offer him other than money. He would be wrestling in front of smaller crowds, with less exposure and would certainly damage his relationship with WWE for when he wants to return. Also, joining TNA isn't really "taking a break" is it?

WWE surely must realise how valuable Punk is and what a talent he is. They need to do all they can to try and convince him to stay. With HHH on the way out, Jericho still not there, Edge retiring etc they need all the name talent they can get right now, and Punk is a big name.

 

[DaGURUofWRESTLING]

How can CM Punk be a major player for TNA? Sting is still there, Hogan is still there and he will try and get CM punk just to hold him down for pay back for punk telling the truth. Thats how Hogan Rolls along with Sleazy E and V.R. That would be Carear suicide. Cause look how famous Kurt is now, He is famous but only as a Joke, Oh and Jeff Hardy reall boost in his carear, Matt Morgan, Come on All you Sippy Cupper Morons check your sippy cups I think its liquid Crack.
You wanna Box with The Guru your arms are too Short.

 

[itssoeasy123]

So tell me, itssoeasy123, do you take tee time with CM Punk or have daily correspondence with him? Maybe you guys go shoe shopping together or get your hair done at the same salon. Please feel free to correct me at anytime because you make it seem like you know this guy's every move. The only person that can accurately say that CM Punk is not going back (because he was there before) to TNA is guess who....wait a minute....let me think here, god this is a tough one to guess...oh wait, here we go....YEAH THAT'S RIGHT...CM PUNK HIMSELF!!

Surely he'd be the one that would be the best at answering that question than some dubmass like you would. As far as the Hogan reference you made, yeah I remember the Hogan bashing CM Punk did a couple months ago, but I've heard people like Bret Hart swear up and down they'd never be in WWF/E again but somehow they find their way back. Personal opinion aside, do I care for what Hogan's role is in TNA, not really, I think Immortal is a poor imitation of the nWo, but at the same time TNA is maintaining some type of viewership they're not WWE-caliber numbers but competing with a titan like WWE is easier said than done.



That's still a likely option, I personally would like to see CM Punk remain a permanent fixture in the World Title scene, I liked his programs with the Undertaker, Jeff Hardy and JBL when he had the strap (oops bite my tongue I heard WWE fans aren't supposed to know that word, right?) but at the same time it just might be time for him to say goodbye to the promotion. But do yourself a favor and



I am not going to quote the post you quoted, but I'll just say this if you want to contribute to this thread and actually sound credible, (your call of course because I don't want to tell you how to post but still I thought I'd call you out on this.) then what's the point of just quoting someone's post, I am sure everyone else that's interested in this thread will go through it and read the other posts. Shows a complete lack of insight on your part.

Either way, come up with your own material you bore me to tears with your idiotic and outright stupid bashing of figures in the business and your assumptions about wrestling (at least that's what I call it, not sure what punks like you these days think about the term) just show you as being the typical mark.

This is a forum, right? It's on the internet, right?

It's called making assumption's and/or having an opinion.

I don't think Punk would go to TNA, seeing as though The Hardy's are there (who he has beef with) he has said before that he think's Hogan is in TNA for himself, and most of TNA is a bunch of junkie's, with Punk being straight-edge, would'nt really work for him in the long run.

Sure, thing's have happened crazier than Punk going ot TNA, but IN MY OPINION, I don't think he's going to TNA.

 

[AntiChristDeicide]

Never say never in the world of wrestling. If someone would have said Hogan was leaving WWE to go to WCW in 1994, you would all have said this person is crazy. What happened? yeah thats right he went to WCW. Again if someone would have said Hogan is going to turn heel, you all would have said no chance in hell. What happened? Thats right he turned heel and formed the NWO (the biggest and most succesful faction in the history of wrestling). I'm not comparing C.M. Punk to Hogan, i would be crazy to do so, but like i said Punk going to TNA is not as impossible as some would think it is (if the dirt sheets are right).

 

[DaGURUofWRESTLING]

Remember this Dirt sheets are created not always based in fact. Is it impossible, no But I think Punk is smarter than to Jump ship to the titanic.

 

[AntiChristDeicide]

Remember this Dirt sheets are created not always based in fact. Is it impossible, no But I think Punk is smarter than to Jump ship to the titanic.

True, but like i said never say never in the world of wrestling. Anyways TNA would be stupid not to try to sign Punk if possible.

 

[RawIsRamsey]

If Punk goes anywhere, it will be home. There are too many evils over in TNA working against Punk (even though he's got friends in Joe, Alex Shelley, etc) so even if he were to sign, he'd be in the exact same position he is now: towards the top, but not the top guy.

Are there great match-ups for him in TNA? Absolutely. I'd love to see Punk vs. Angle, AJ, Joe Pt. 4, a real match with Pope, etc. But, let's face it: Punk is a full-blown narcissist. Not just his character, but his actual attitude.

He's been "frustrated" with his position in WWE since day 1. He's been constantly in and out of the doghouse. He wants to be at the top and the center of attention. Unfortunately, the only place he can do that nowadays would be the indies.

I love Punk. His character has been amazing lately and has been single-handedly carrying his feud with the more-boring-than-watching-paint-dry Randy Orton. But he's rarely been given a real shot to run with the ball for whatever reason, most likely attitude. Punk doesn't feel there is much he needs to "give back" to the industry and simple wants the industry to start giving back to him. While that may be true, it's also the wrong way to play politics in wrestling, and that's why he's not at the top.

Will he re-sign? Probably. At the end of the day, it's a job, and it's about where you can make the most bucks. While I don't put a sabbatical out of the picture for Punk, I don't see him wrestling anywhere else. He's too smart to go to TNA and be in the same position he is now for significantly less money, and he's too established to want to screw around in the indies for any large amount of time.

 

[snoopy]

Remember this Dirt sheets are created not always based in fact. Is it impossible, no But I think Punk is smarter than to Jump ship to the titanic.

It's amazing every time a guy is rumored to be coming to TNA some WWE fan boy gets worried. Wheter it's Paul Heyman , Batista, or now CM Punk! What is it are you threaten by the possibilty or are you guys worrried that you might have to actually give TNA a chance. Which is it? Or maybe deep down inside you're interested in TNA and just trying to stay a loyal WWE fan boy!

 

[hatehabsforever]

It's amazing every time a guy is rumored to be coming to TNA some WWE fan boy gets worried. Wheter it's Paul Heyman , Batista, or now CM Punk! What is it are you threaten by the possibilty or are you guys worrried that you might have to actually give TNA a chance. Which is it? Or maybe deep down inside you're interested in TNA and just trying to stay a loyal WWE fan boy!

What an absolutely ludicrous post! Speaking from the perspective of a "WWE fanboy," I cannot imagine you are truly suggesting that anyone, whether it be the WWE fans, the roster, the brass, right on up to Vince McMahon himself, would be worried about CM Punk leaving WWE for greener pastures in TNA. With all due respect, I imagine Paul Heyman, Dave Batista, CM Punk, shit, throw a couple of more names in there for good measure, and there is no one in the WWE camp who would be remotely worried.

Make no mistake about it, I'm sure WWE does not want to lose Punk to TNA or to anyone else. But worried? Please. What is Punk going to do that Hogan, Bischoff, Flair, Angle, Hardy, RVD, and all of the other saviours who were going to elevate TNA to the next level were unable to do.

Simple fact of the matter is this. While I guess nothing is impossible, it is astronomically improbable that Punk is going anywhere. And even if he did, what's to worry about. That maybe TNA might surge from a 1.2 to a whopping 1.3?

Punk is staying put, complete with likely a new contract, financial security, a global audience, and a certain young diva that would certainly entice me to stay.

Worried? Please.

 

[DaGURUofWRESTLING]

Snoopy or your new name is King sippY Cup. No body is worried. I love the fact that you TNA Marks need to make your selves feel better about your sub par product by saying that WWE and or its fans are scared. Make no mistake about it, I am a true fan of this buisness, If its a good product I will watch it. TNA was a decent product but they have totaly imploded so I do not watch with that much intrest. I do watch cause its like a train wreck you wanna see what happens.
YoU CanT BoX with DaGurU ur armz r 2 ShorT

 

[snoopy]

Snoopy or your new name is King sippY Cup. No body is worried. I love the fact that you TNA Marks need to make your selves feel better about your sub par product by saying that WWE and or its fans are scared. Make no mistake about it, I am a true fan of this buisness, If its a good product I will watch it. TNA was a decent product but they have totaly imploded so I do not watch with that much intrest. I do watch cause its like a train wreck you wanna see what happens.
YoU CanT BoX with DaGurU ur armz r 2 ShorT

Come on, my man you trying to tell me you guys don't piss your pants wondering what Paul Heyman, Big Dave and Punk would add to TNA ? Don't sit here and lie to yourself! You people bash TNA writing for no good reason only because you think Vince Russo is writing it ( Notice I said because you think) If they told you people that Heyman was writing Impact right now you would be praising Tna!

I'm just trying to point out that TNA is nowhere near as bad as you and the rest of the TNA haters try to make it out to be! Give it a chance now and you won't look like such a bandwagon jumper once The '' Network" guy gets revealed as Paul Heyman!

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Unlike TNA fans, most of us don't watch WWE out of some bizzare form of brand loyalty. I don't hate TNA because it's TNA, I hate it because it's an incoherent mess.

If TNA actually became watchable, so what? That's just one more wrestling show for us to enjoy. Where's the downside?

Though, to keep this on topic, there's exactly zero chance Punk will go to TNA, for all the reasons others have stated.

 

[snoopy]

What an absolutely ludicrous post! Speaking from the perspective of a "WWE fanboy," I cannot imagine you are truly suggesting that anyone, whether it be the WWE fans, the roster, the brass, right on up to Vince McMahon himself, would be worried about CM Punk leaving WWE for greener pastures in TNA. With all due respect, I imagine Paul Heyman, Dave Batista, CM Punk, shit, throw a couple of more names in there for good measure, and there is no one in the WWE camp who would be remotely worried.

Make no mistake about it, I'm sure WWE does not want to lose Punk to TNA or to anyone else. But worried? Please. What is Punk going to do that Hogan, Bischoff, Flair, Angle, Hardy, RVD, and all of the other saviours who were going to elevate TNA to the next level were unable to do.

Simple fact of the matter is this. While I guess nothing is impossible, it is astronomically improbable that Punk is going anywhere. And even if he did, what's to worry about. That maybe TNA might surge from a 1.2 to a whopping 1.3?

Punk is staying put, complete with likely a new contract, financial security, a global audience, and a certain young diva that would certainly entice me to stay.

Worried? Please.

The only guy VKM fears is Paul Heyman! Make no mistake about it. Heyman the man who built two companies at once ( ECW AND THE WWf) Is the man that scares VKM! Heyman with money and network support is a scary thought for the WWE and it's fans , Especially with the kind of talent he would have to work with! Make no mistake about it!

 

[AntiChristDeicide]

The only guy VKM fears is Paul Heyman! Make no mistake about it. Heyman the man who built two companies at once ( ECW AND THE WWf) Is the man that scares VKM! Heyman with money and network support is a scary thought for the WWE and it's fans , Especially with the kind of talent he would have to work with! Make no mistake about it!

Paul Heyman? The guy that mismanaged his company to the point of mass exodus of his own wrestlers because they were not paid and thus blasted his company into oblivion you think Mcmahon fears Heyman? Bischoff sure, he almost put Mcmahon out of buisness not Paul f'n Heyman.

Now back on topic. I said it before and i'll say it again, never say never in wrestling. If Hogan can go in WCW in 1994 and turn heel in 1996, you can bet that C.M Punk could go back to TNA.

 

[Dizzy]

One thing is for certain. Punk has a problem with Hogan. Now, It's totally possible TNA (Bischoff mainly) can talk to him and sell him on what they plan to do with "Impact Wrestling" and build a new identity with him.

So, It's realistic. It all depends on how they handle their direction. I really didn't think Mickie had a shot to come in the company but it happened.

 

[Mustang Sally]

Paul Heyman? The guy that mismanaged his company to the point of mass exodus of his own wrestlers because they were not paid and thus blasted his company into oblivion you think Mcmahon fears Heyman? Bischoff sure, he almost put Mcmahon out of buisness not Paul f'n Heyman.

It's ironic; Paul Heyman's problem was lack of money, not lack of ability.....and that caused his company's downfall. On the other hand, Bischoff had tons of corporate money behind him and still managed to see WCW go under.....I've sometimes wondered what Paul Heyman could have done with Time-Warner capital behind him.

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As to the topic at hand, I feel the same way about Punk possibly choosing to go to TNA as I did when Kurt Angle and Booker T. did it; when a featured performer decides to leave the larger company in favor of the smaller one, it makes me think of a major league baseball player who decides he likes playing the in the minor leagues better. It just isn't done, because a person who aspires to be the best almost always elects to do that where he can make the most money and gain the greatest exposure..... the desire for those things are part of what made him a featured performer in the first place.

At the same time, it's hard to believe that Punk thinks he's been "left behind" while WWE gives pushes to other performers: I think Punk's been pushed more than anyone except Cena. The guy has been at the top of some massive programs......and if he thinks TNA can do even more for him than WWE, he had better hope he's right before making such a drastic move.

 

[AntiChristDeicide]

It's ironic; Paul Heyman's problem was lack of money, not lack of ability.....and that caused his company's downfall. On the other hand, Bischoff had tons of corporate money behind him and still managed to see WCW go under.....I've sometimes wondered what Paul Heyman could have done with Time-Warner capital behind him.


Mustang Sally, Bischoff saw WCW go under because Time-Warner wasn't behind him for financial support and a tv deal. You have to remember that WCW was part of Time-Warner wich owned the TV stations that broadcasted the shows. Once the executives decided they didn't want wrestling on Time-Warner channels, that led to the downfall of WCW. Imagine WCW had guaranteed TV deals when they were part of Time-Warner.

Now back to topic, C.M. Punk could go to TNA if he wants to (if the reports are true). Will Mcmahon let him go without a fight? Hell no, but TNA can still try to offer him a deal they would be foolish not to do so.

 

[Zeven_Zion]

I'd just like to note that Kurt Angle also didn't seem like the guy who you'd see join TNA, yet here he is, four or five years later still going strong. Was he offered more money than the WWE? Absolutely not. Was he offered better crowds than the WWE? Not by a long shot. He was at the top of his game back then, and he joined in 2006 I believe, when TNA wasn't pulling ratings any better than they were now. I doubt he was thrilled to work for such a company, and I doubt he liked all the people in it, namely Vince Russo, but the schedule was good, the money were good, and he wasn't gonna die in the next few years if he went to TNA instead of staying in the 'E.

If Kurt can, I see no reason why Punk can't. Clearly the WWE is too busy pushing anyone BUT Punk, so why not give it a whirl. As if McMahon would put him on WWE's blacklist if Punk ever went to TNA.