Sublime Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I wouldn't say WWE needs Punk but he wouldn't hurt them if he came back. They have plenty of guys coming up that could benefit from working with (a motivated) CM Punk. I think a year or so off before he comes back would be good for both sides, he'd be rested and healed (and hopefully motivated) and the card should be a bit different looking with The Shield and Wyatts even more established, Cesaro's push, maybe Big E getting more shine, Bo Dallas if he pans out, Sami should be called up by then so there'd be more fresh things for him to do, plus I don't recall him having extended programs with guys like Sheamus or Cody Rhodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJ Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 WWE doesn't need Punk on a weekly basis to create compelling storylines. However, the character is worth millions to the WWE while Punk himself is only seeing a small percentage of that. That's why he's been treated with kids gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJ Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 That's a big reason why Punk isn't being buried on TV. According to Meltzer, every time someone says something about guys who "want to be there", "didn't quit" or some variation of the taking the ball home line, it's a dig at CM Punk. Example: Triple H telling Bryan that he "stuck it out", etc.. Right, but those are little digs with no names mentioned. Not a pre taped "Bret screwed Bret" bit or midget in a Punk outfit type deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Cibernetico Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Vince McMahon interrupting a Rhino match and telling Rhino to get the hell out-of-the-ring has to be in the list. How embarrassing. This was at a house show no-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Does "Who the fuck hired Raven?" count? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Rhino vs.....Tajiri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Does "Who the fuck hired Raven?" count? If it does then so does "You can tell Sabu to fuck Sabu", which remains my favorite pro-wrestling urban legend James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Vince McMahon interrupting a Rhino match and telling Rhino to get the hell out-of-the-ring has to be in the list. How embarrassing. This was at a house show no-less. This reminded me of Austin coming out to lead "boring" chants during Lance Storm matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Vince McMahon interrupting a Rhino match and telling Rhino to get the hell out-of-the-ring has to be in the list. How embarrassing. This was at a house show no-less. This reminded me of Austin coming out to lead "boring" chants during Lance Storm matches. Austin was a huge fan of the DVDVR 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george young Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 The Big Show's father definitely had one of the worst burials ever. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I think this belongs here. "You aren't strong enough to push this over." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Babaganoosh Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I think this belongs here. "You aren't strong enough to push this over." To be honest, the first time I saw the Funkosaurus, I thought "What did Brodus DO to have them bury him right off the bat?" Seriously, going from an NXT wrecking machine to a jumpsuit-wearing "dancer". I thought the same thing when Albert joined him in Tons of Funk. Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchMediatedHypertrophy Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I think this belongs here. "You aren't strong enough to push this over." To be honest, the first time I saw the Funkosaurus, I thought "What did Brodus DO to have them bury him right off the bat?" Seriously, going from an NXT wrecking machine to a jumpsuit-wearing "dancer". I thought the same thing when Albert joined him in Tons of Funk. Jesus. They hardly buried him though - he was undefeated for a good while, had lots of TV time and would have been pushed if he could handle it; but he couldn't so he wasn't. Tensai being in Tons of Funk wasn't a good spot, but it was a spot for a guy on the way out, better than what he was doing, and now he has a chance to do something on commentary. It's pretty funny that they've finally given him a sensible name now that he's semi-retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Funky Brodus wasn't a burial at all. For awhile there he was being pushed hard, they included him in the new wrestling buddies toy line, gave him that mania deal with the dancing Mamas, put him in the Scooby Doo movie, etcetera. Something must have happened for the eventual depush and being sent back down to NXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yeah, I wouldn't say Brodus got buried until Xavier Woods showed up and straight jacked his identity. It's been downhill for him ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Echoing what others have said, the Funkasaurus wasn't a burial. Think about it. Brodus is, I think we can agree, not very good in the ring. Trying to pull off "monster heel" over a period when the company had Henry, Show, Kane, Lesnar...Brodus just wouldn't have been able to hack it. Instead, he spent two years on the main roster. Now, I think it IS fair to argue that in the long-term, the Funkasaurus will have been a detriment to Brodus learning what he needed to to STAY on the roster, (though if he can't ever make it, that was a year or more of decent paydays he wouldn't have gotten otherwise.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Babaganoosh Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm not actually saying Brodusasaurus was a burial. I'm just saying that was my first reaction to his debut (before he got into the ring). The same with Albert. Tenzai the wrecking machine and now wearing a jumpsuit and "dancing". But then again, I hate pretty much ANY dancing gimmick. With the exception of Alex Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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