How far will Punk go?

[the_vipers_enigma]

Currently CM Punk is heading to his 290th day as WWE Champion thus making him the longest reigning WWE Champion in the last 5 years. Something that deserves many admiraitions. But how far will Punk go before he drops the title to someone? I for once think that he will not only retain at NOC against Cena But he will be WWE Champion until the Royal Rumble were he will drop the title to Rock. Which is unfortunate cause I truly believe he deserves to brake the 500 days barrier.

 

[Pedigree1]

I think also that punk deserves a year long plus reign as champion! I would like to see maybe a 400 day reign as champion but i really dont want him to drop the title to the rock. Punk IMO will retain at NOC beating Cena and finally getting the respect he so rightfully deserves.

How far can Punk go? As far as creative and the powers that be want him to go. I like punks character where it is right now coming in and demanding respect. He should damnit the man has earned it. But i dont want Dewayne coming in once a year calling his own shots and beating punk at RR! WTF does that accomplish?

So we can get Rock V Cena2 at WM? I thought that was only once in a lifetime. Punk deserves so much more than dropping the title to a guy who comes around whenever the hell he feels like it and disappears twice as fast

 

[dtroppe]

I don't think any wrestler deserves anything. Hard work does not pay off in entertainment, talent and drawing money does. Take music for example, there are many bands that never make the big time that are top notch, but just because they work hard doesnt mean they deserve a stadium tour. Acts that appeal to the millions deserve the top spot, because they make money and have mass appeal.

Punk is not a big draw, thats no surprise to anyone. He is certainly not as good on the mic as Rock or Stone Cold, and he doesnt amp up a crowd like Hogan did. He certainly does not have the crossover mainstream appeal that Cena has had over the years. So why would he deserve to run with the belt if any of the above mentioned guys were available to run with it?

 

[Darkseifer330]

I don't think any wrestler deserves anything. Hard work does not pay off in entertainment, talent and drawing money does. Take music for example, there are many bands that never make the big time that are top notch, but just because they work hard doesnt mean they deserve a stadium tour. Acts that appeal to the millions deserve the top spot, because they make money and have mass appeal.

Punk is not a big draw, thats no surprise to anyone. He is certainly not as good on the mic as Rock or Stone Cold, and he doesnt amp up a crowd like Hogan did. He certainly does not have the crossover mainstream appeal that Cena has had over the years. So why would he deserve to run with the belt if any of the above mentioned guys were available to run with it?

I kinda disagree on the talent part that pays off in entertainment. John Cena is a guy who draws because he has lots of charisma with the kiddies, not because of his predictable wrestling ability. If Punk got on the kids side, he'd draw waaaay more with Cena. Might as well consider children tickets to equal up to 2 or more people because who has to bring the kids to see Cena? Parents who have buy tickets to attend with their children.

But enough on Cena. I hope Punk goes past the one year mark but that's what I want. I know WWE , and it's pretty obvious he's going to lose to Cena because he's caught in what I call it "Cena Time" when Cena faces the Champion on a PPV the Cena loses uncleanly or someone is disqualified, next PPV Super Cena wins the WWE championship highly obvious, then the 3 and final PPV on the Feud, Cena buries the previous champion

 

[RicSpade]

Personally there are one of two ways I see this going, one is Punk will retain at NOC and then Lose to the Rock setting up Cena/Rock II or Cena Loses to Punk at NOC and then Cena goes heel on Rock setting up Rock/Cena II. Because currently I am enjoying the run by Punk over anyone else. But on the same token I feel that the only way a rematch seems relevant for Cena/Rock is either by title or by heel turn.

 

[zwbruno]

I just wrote a post about this is a FB wrestling forum.

I believe Punk may last past 500

I think Punk beats Cena at NoC, possibly by cheating and cementing his heelness, and Cena leave until the Rumble. Punk will become a dominant heel champion who everyone wants to see get beat up, but he continues to win until the Rock comes in to "save the day". Nearing the finish, ref is down, GTS, counter, Rock Bottom! but Cena comes outta no where! AA on the Rock, CM Punk for the 1-2-3!!!

Now you have a Cena v Rock II grudge match, CM Punk can face the Royal Rumble winner (insert name of talented performer) and everyone is pretty happy. Cena has turned heel (kinda) and can go against the rock which would be a crazy crowd reaction because people have been wanting a "bad guy" Cena forever, but people will still be loyal to the Rock and it allows CM Punk to stay in the title picture for over 500 day and prove he is the Best in the World

 

[xavyer]

If CM Punk has to loose the title, i hope it's not against The Rock, i'm ok if he looses to Cena, because at least Cena is there and he deserves it far more that The Rock, or i don't mind if he looses to someone who actually works hard, but i think that he still has a long way to go as champion, i think that he actually might make it to Wrestlemania as the champion.......

 

[Alex_U]

I don't think any wrestler deserves anything. Hard work does not pay off in entertainment, talent and drawing money does. Take music for example, there are many bands that never make the big time that are top notch, but just because they work hard doesnt mean they deserve a stadium tour. Acts that appeal to the millions deserve the top spot, because they make money and have mass appeal.

Punk is not a big draw, thats no surprise to anyone. He is certainly not as good on the mic as Rock or Stone Cold, and he doesnt amp up a crowd like Hogan did. He certainly does not have the crossover mainstream appeal that Cena has had over the years. So why would he deserve to run with the belt if any of the above mentioned guys were available to run with it?

Agree and Disagree. Yes Rock is a big one or twice a year draw but in terms of storyline what is going to be the big deal with Rock losing at RR and setting up Rock vs. Cena II on the fact that CM Punk has beaten both of them in "High Steaks" atmospheres? But that still leaves an opening for who Punk would face at Wrestlemainia. Since the rumor mill has stopped about SCSA vs. Punk, for now, even though Punk beating the Rock at the Rumble who be the best set up for this with Punks Best in the World routine, who is he got to face? For him to complete his Title regign properly he would have to face Taker in a Title vs. Streak match or who. To bring up another disappointing prediciment, So Rock vs. Punk, Rock wins. We already know the outcome of either the Royal Rumble itself OR E.C. PPV. Cena is gonna be after that Title. Man that is a seriously depressing thought. Sorry, off the point, Stroyline is as much as a sell as any one person. If the storyline is built correctly the Buys are gonna be huge. NOC is Punks night, the rest of the year is Punks. It all comes down to the RR.

 

[The Hillside]

Punk's current WWE Title run has been long and has surely helped him get over big time. It was a good title run but not the one which will be remembered for long because most of the PPV's and fame were headlined by Cena, Lesnar and The Rock during his run.

He doesn't need to keep the title till Royal Rumble, he will probably lose the title to Cena at NOC or HIAC. At this point I think Punk just needs that big match against The Rock, Lesnar or HHH to get further more over.

A clean win over Cena will also help Punk.

 

[Miz_Mark]

I think Punk will retain the title until the Rumble, which will give him the longest title run in well over 20 years and one of the longest of all time. Well deserved.

 

[shooter_mcgavin]

I think Punk will go as far as The Rumble it's the scenario that benefits everyone for all parties involved the prestige of the title, Cena, Rock, and Punk.

Punk solidifies himself as a strong Champion if he holds it until The Rumble, Rock wins his first WWE title in almost 10 years against a strong Champion, which add legitimatize Cena's title chase and eventual win at WM29.

 

[Kelso1ftw]

I think Punk will last up until either HIAC or Survivor Series where he can't necessarily cheat to win and both matches will most likely have some type of stipulation to it, obviously HIAC will be exactly that and survivor series would be a great place for maybe a Last Man Standing match. I really hope this rivalry heats up and lasts at least another month or two because these 2 did such a good job last year I think they could do it again.

 

[innerdarkness89]

If I had to guess, I would say Punk loses the belt to Cena at Survivor Series, ending his reign at essentially a year long. Then Cena faces Rock at the Rumble, loses the belt, and Punk wins the Royal Rumble. This sets up either Punk vs Rock or Punk vs Cena vs Rock at WM29

 

[DxArmy]

I think Punk will retain until the Royal Rumble. There he will likely lose to the Rock which sets up Rock vs Cena or another scenario that I wouldn't mind, which is a triple threat match for the title. As I wouldn't mind seeing Punk and the Rock in the ring together in the Main Event of Wrestlemania, but we all know that Vince has no faith in Punk to end a PPV, so Cena would have to be in it as well, but I wouldn't mind seeing a triple threat between the three of them.

 

[dtroppe]

but we all know that Vince has no faith in Punk to end a PPV,

Its not Vince's fault that Punk doesnt have the star power to close top PPVs. Punk has had all the chances in the world to get over as a mega star and it doest appear that he will be able to do it. Most wrestlers can't. Punk made it higher than most.

 

[Killercam]

Haven't they been talking about the length of his reign now for a few months? I would love to see him hold onto the belt until Mania or even beyond, as long as they keep letting him evolve his character (on his own terms). I haven't always been a punk fan but I think he has a great mind for the business and now that Cena is beyond the belt I think the best thing to do is have him face Rock at WM for the belt, either give it to Rock then let Punk win it back the next month or just let him beat Rock and wait until the next superstar breaks through to take it from him. I think Punk can really become an all-time great within the next two or three years if he holds the title a majority of that time, without the belt Punk is just not going to stay in main event/co-main event picture, which is where he belongs.

 

[It's...Baylariat!]

Punk will keep the belt until at least Survivor Series...and possibly beyond that. Punk's been a dynamic champion who's toed the line between good guy vs bad guy and has done a great job. I would like to see Punk stick with the belt long enough for the design of the WWE belt to be changed.

Even if he's wrestling Cena in Boston, it doesn't matter... because Cena's been 'hit or miss' when it comes to matches. He lost to The Rock in a must win, he beat Brock Lesnar by the skin of his teeth... who's to say that Punk doesn't get one over on Cena and beats him... leaves him doubting his prowess in the ring, while Punk continues to rack up accolades.

I see something happening though. Something like Del Rio or Orton sneaking a title reign before The Royal Rumble.

 

[TheLoneCharles]

The best thing for CM Punk and the WWE Title is for him to hold the belt until Wrestlemania. This would entrench him in the main event.

That's right, Punk should defeat Cena at NOC and whoever his next few challengers are before the Royal Rumble. At the Rumble, Punk needs to win in such a way against The Rock that is marred in controversy. Something like Brock Lesnar laying both men to waste and Punk pins Rock.

This would leave Rock wanting a rematch for the belt at Mania, although I think Rock winning the title would be a mistake...unless he loses it quickly to an up and coming star. As for Lesnar, if he lays waste to both men he could say that not even the WWE Champion or contenders can stop him. Out comes Taker, offering up something more prestigious: his WM streak.

Everyone wins.

 

[HamSwissman]

Its not Vince's fault that Punk doesnt have the star power to close top PPVs. Punk has had all the chances in the world to get over as a mega star and it doest appear that he will be able to do it. Most wrestlers can't. Punk made it higher than most.

Actually, it most likely is Vince's fault. When Punk's character was completely muted after his initial run as The Voice of the Voiceless, he lost nearly all of his momentum. Did I forget to mention the fact that Triple H came in to steal the thunder as well? If Vince or Trips don't want you getting over, you aren't getting over. Period.

Think of Steve Austin for a second, if you will. What would have happened if he went full-on babyface (like Punk did) after the Bret match, Austin 3:16, etc.? You guessed it! People would have become bored of his character much quicker, and his momentum would have been killed. The fans used to make the decisions on which wrestlers were over. Now, due to lack of competition, Vince and Hunter get to make those calls.

Some of the blame may go to Punk, but the vast flipping majority of it certainly goes to Vince and Trips.

 

[DERO1979]

I kinda hope Punk keeps it tip Mania and somehow ends up facing The Rock. That should be the ME of 29 Imo. Someone said Punk isn't a big enough star to close ppv's and hes not but he'll be in there with The Rock, one of the biggest stars on the planet
Something tells me though 29 will be Rock vs Cena II for the belt. I do think The Rock wins again only because everyone on Earth expect Cena to win that match. Too obvious. Rock drops it at the following PPV

 

[Final Form Snyper.]

The thing with Punk is that he is edgy, almost rebelious in the way his character comes across. This day and age with children being the dominant demographic, it will not be as welcomed as say John Cena, simply because Cena is more appealing to children, the way he acts, talks and interacts with the fans as a way to show he sees them on the exact same level in terms of important, where as Punk does have an arrogance that will always tend to rub people (not all but some) the wrong way.

To the question at hand. In a perfect world, him holding the belt all the way to Royal Rumble would prove that he is legitimate to most fans. The reason why is because he will have held the belt longer than legends like HBK, Stone Cold and Bret Hart. It will strengthen his claim to belong in the mainevent scene.

 

[Arhan_P]

cm punk is main event package..vince doesnt let him dio that..i m sick of rock vs cena..
i think punk should retain his title at NOC..he should lose to rock at RR and retain it again at WM29

john cena is boring and no one wants to see his title reign again..

 

[enviousdominous]

I've seen about a thousand theories on what might happen in the future regarding the WWE title. Most seem to be predicting that Punk will drop the belt at the Royal Rumble to The Rock.

I sincerely hope this doesn't happen in that The Rock already got his due by being allowed to pin Cena. The main argument I hear is money, that it's assumed that more money will be made with a Cena vs Rock part 2 main event for the belt at Wrestlemania.

For me, Cena is becoming redundant. When he dropped the belt he should have dropped from the top of the card for a time, but notice how he kept on getting the last match of the night as though the show shouldn't close with the champion.

Storylines will be what they will be, I don't feel that the storylines have treated Punk like the champion for a single day of his reign. If Punk is granted an upset win over The Rock and is put over clean, he will finally look like a champion. I know that Cena would never grant that to Punk so it's pointless to wonder if Cena would allow Punk to look like a true champion.

I do hope that Punk carries the belt through WM29 and isn't forced to drop it on Cena when the time comes.


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[Jack-Hammer]

Currently CM Punk is heading to his 290th day as WWE Champion thus making him the longest reigning WWE Champion in the last 5 years. Something that deserves many admiraitions. But how far will Punk go before he drops the title to someone? I for once think that he will not only retain at NOC against Cena But he will be WWE Champion until the Royal Rumble were he will drop the title to Rock. Which is unfortunate cause I truly believe he deserves to brake the 500 days barrier.

I agree. I think that CM Punk will retain the title through his current feud with John Cena before dropping the title to The Rock at the 2013 Royal Rumble ppv.

I've given my reasons for thinking this in several posts. For one thing, Vince McMahon is allegedly wanting to go with Cena vs. Rock II for WrestleMania 29. If that's what Vince wants, that's most likely what will happen. They could always have Punk drop the title to Cena before that, then have Cena vs. Rock at the RR with Cena dropping the title to Rock before reclaiming it at WM. However, it's a much more convoluted idea and it would still give Rock two wins over Cena, so things still wouldn't be evened up even if Cena beat Rock at WM to regain the title. The fact that Punk laid out The Rock and that CM Punk still points out that fact on a regular basis is an indicator that he'll take on The Rock for the title at the RR next year.

I read some reports late last month, however, that indicate that The Rock might not be able to wrestle at WM 29 due to scheduling conflicts. With the second G.I. Joe movie opening one week before WM, The Rock will have to devote his time and energy into promoting the film. He'll be busy giving interviews to entertainment news shows, to entertainment magazines & websites, radio shows, tv talk show appearances and he'll probably have to go to foreign countries to promote the movie there. If this turns out to be the case, then it's all up in the air at this point.

If it turns out that The Rock is going to be unable to wrestle at WM, and they're able to find this out in time, my ideal scenario would be to still have Punk vs. Rock at RR with Punk going over The Rock. This would give Punk something to brag about that John Cena can't: namely beating The Rock and doing what John Cena couldn't do. This ultimately sets up a match between the two at WrestleMania, maybe something along the lines of an Iron Man match, where Punk would probably drop the title to Cena.

If Rock is unable to compete at WM, Vince might just move things up and have Cena take the title from Punk sometime soon so that he can have Cena vs. Rock II at the Royal Rumble. I don't expect this to happen because I don't think it'll give Vince the mega pay day that a WM match between the two will deliver, but I might be wrong and Vince would settle for a big RR pay day instead.

With uncertainty in regards to The Rock being able to wrestle at WM next year, it's harder to say how long Punk will keep the title. Punk's first WWE DVD compliation is due to be released October 9th, so I expect him to keep the title at least until then. I just don't see him dropping the title before as it might put something of a damper on sales momentum. It'll give Punk something else to brag about and it'll simply have more oomph behind it with Punk hyping his first DVD release while still being WWE Champion.

I agree with the OP though and I'm going with Punk keeping the title until the Royal Rumble before dropping it to The Rock.

 

[CyberPunk]

I believe that there is huge money in a CM Punk v Rock v John Cena ME for mania. Rock and Cena are big enough stars and don't require WWE championship at all. You can have Punk go till RR with his championship, then win against Rock in a heel fashion. He can keep bragging about the length of his title reign and truly solidify his status as a heel. Cena wins RR match and challenges Punk for championship. Rock asks for his rematch at mania. You have your Wrestlemania ME.

Honestly, CM Punk's current reign would not only be solidified as one of the greatest reing this way, the Mania ME would be that much more interesting. I can see that Punk hits 500 days mark, and a solidified main eventer by the end of his reign, especially if he is able to carry the title that long, beating Rock and John Cena on the road to Mania.