Mighty NorCal
SHALL WE BEGIN?
A rather noticeable smattering of boos at MITB says different.
Not the typical crowd though, to be sure. Tough measuring stick
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A rather noticeable smattering of boos at MITB says different.
Not the typical crowd though, to be sure. Tough measuring stick
Ratings. Why else do they put on a show?
They weren't booing his by the end of that match.
I'd have to watch again to verify that, but assuming that's true I'm guessing it's because he went batshit crazy. That's what got him over as a face in the first place, he's just gotten away from it in recent months
You hook them when they're young, but you have to keep them as they get older. Hence the cyclical nature
I agree with you about the product and the oversaturation in the expanded role of television and internet coverage. I have always remained a fan of WWE and admit that it wasn't as bad in the post attitude and early PG era as some would have us believe, but much of the time it wasn't "must see tv" either. The Nexus angle had run of being just that, then there was the build to Mania and the return of the Rock, and now this rebel Punk angle. For the first time in a long time, for the last year I anxiously anticipate the next show and I think that's the reaction most fans are having
The WWE already does keep them. Do you not watch their "Did you know" segments? The WWE does very well in that demographic already.
I suppose tonight's rating will tell the truth of that.
Mighty NorCal
SHALL WE BEGIN?
Nah, pretty sure this aint right either.
I guess im the only person who remembers it, but news came out the week after WM that Punks contract was up in September, and that Cena had requested to do a big program with him before he left...So that Cena was going to be the person who sent him packing, along with giving a push to Punk, so he could feel what its like to reach his potential, and maybe re-sign after some extended time off.
Its in the news offerings from the week after WM, im sure if anyone cared to go looking for it, they could find it. Me and KB referenced it a few times in the weeks right after Extreme Rules, because Punk began squashing people.
Well, what we are seeing seems an awful fucking lot like what I just said, right?
Thats all it is. Cena will win at SummerSlam, and Punk will go away for a while. If he re-signs, itll probably be to return to work with SCSA at Wrestlemania. Maybe Triple H, now that he is in the TV character he is now.
Oy vey. The only difference between this Orton and that of 2009 is the degree of cowardice and the win-loss record. That's it.
I don't remember that news. The problem I have with your scenario (aside from all the current reports which stated otherwise in regards to Punk's contract) is how would you write Punk out of storylines, if his real contract expires in September? You can't say his contract expired, if he's working with the WWE again, it's obvious (in kayfabe terms) he has a new contract. I guess he could get "injured" or go the Undertaker route and just be gone, but it seems to be a pretty big storyline incongruity.
Patrick Bateman
I have to return some videotapes
Yes- we definately agree on that. The Punk fans are just louder. Cuz guys are louder then women & kids.
It's like: in the genes or something. Haha!
Probably size of vocal chords/bass in our voice. Don't know, just guessing.
Here's the real question: If the WWE is finally serious about Punk, why would he take any time off? He's hot now. Don't give the people a few months to forget about him. Assuming Punk was burned out because of him being misused, this direction has likely rekindled his fire. Why imagine he's going anywhere?
Just got in from work about 20 minutes ago, about to start up the DVR myself.
The Holy One
What's really good?
I do have to doubt that he would follow in Hardy's footsteps.
It might be my favorite Raw ever. Granted, I've only been watching since 07, but this was a fucking amazing show.
Nate DaMac
Fuck erbody but me
Yeah I doubt Punk would want to take time off now right when he's as hot as he's ever been.
Mighty NorCal
SHALL WE BEGIN?
What do you mean? Cena whips him, and then he is gone. His contract "expired on July 17" remember? Once they get the belt back, they have no reason to have him around. Seems pretty easy to me lulz.
And yes, that news most certainley did exist. i think the newer reports are just simply people trying to act like they know more than they do. How did the original time frame of September just suddenly disappear? Its bullshit, and the theory easily fits into what is going on right now.
In storyline terms, why would Punk come back if he didn't have a contract? The WWE already has their new champion, they don't need him, so why put him on their show (again, in storyline terms) if they didn't have him under contract?
In storyline terms, he has to be under contract, otherwise things don't make sense.
The original reports also deal with Punk being burned out because he was being marginalized. Assuming they intend to keep him this hot, why would he not have resigned?
Mighty NorCal
SHALL WE BEGIN?
you meeeaaannn take him out now at the height of his blazing hot heat, and have him return out of nowere to an amazing defeaning reaction>
As has been repeated, how do you keep this going? by taking him away, and providing a giant spike for WM.
He will probably be over ten times when he comes back. I mean, I can show countless examples of it happening. Hey there, Triple H from 2002 and 2007, how are you dude?