Youth N Asia Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 ripped from Obvserver http://www.liveaudiowrestling.com/wo/news/...t.asp?aID=13453 It was just announced at the afternoon IWA Mid South show in Philadelphia that C.M. Punk had signed with WWE. Ian Rotten cut a promo after Punk's match with Homicide saying Punk's final match before joining the WWE would be Saturday.
King Cucaracha Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 (edited) It's nice his final match (EDIT: before joining the E, at least) was for IWA:MS, seeing as they 'broke him in' more or less. EDIT: Pity he won't be wrestling D'Lo on the 17th, that would have been an interesting match. As a fan, I wish him all the best of luck, because he's probably gonna need it. Edited June 11, 2005 by King Cucaracha
Youth N Asia Posted June 11, 2005 Author Report Posted June 11, 2005 I'm all for him signing. I'm all for wrestlers I like getting financial security. He desevres a fat payday. I know he probably won't be used well, but if they just let him run with the mic he'll get over big as a heel.
King Cucaracha Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Off topic, they should sign Cabana while they're at it. He's got a decent enough physique to fit in in the midcard, he's got a WWE suited style...and besides that, Punk would be best off as a tag team wrestler if he wants time and exposure on-screen. SCS vs. MNM would be good stuff.
Youth N Asia Posted June 11, 2005 Author Report Posted June 11, 2005 Punk and Cabana could be great together in the WWE...but they didn't sign Mikey to go with Tajiri...so I won't get my hopes up
Mecha Mummy Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 It's nice his final match (EDIT: before joining the E, at least) was for IWA:MS, seeing as they 'broke him in' more or less. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought the "Saturday" in question was NEXT Saturday in RoH, where he's facing Austin Aries for the RoH title (which, humorously enough, is their annual Death Before Dishonor show, where Paul London did the exact same thing two years ago).
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I'm happy for CM Punk to have gotten the deal he completely deserves and I hope that he gets used correctly. It's somewhat fitting for Punk to leave ROH and enter WWE at the same event that Paul Londond did "Death Before Dishonor" in a title match.
natey2k4 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I thought Ring of Honor's show was tomorrow night... on the 12th? Congrats to CM Punk, he deserves a fat paycheck. But my hopes aren't up as London has never gotten a good push really.. As well as anyone else they've signed that I like.
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 It's nice his final match (EDIT: before joining the E, at least) was for IWA:MS, seeing as they 'broke him in' more or less. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought the "Saturday" in question was NEXT Saturday in RoH, where he's facing Austin Aries for the RoH title (which, humorously enough, is their annual Death Before Dishonor show, where Paul London did the exact same thing two years ago). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is. Ian Rotten clearly stated next saturday at ROH(though he didnt directly plug roh) it would be Punk's final indy show.
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I thought Ring of Honor had a show tomorrow night... on the 12th? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He does and he's working with Roderick Strong, next saturday is the final Indy show for CM Punk.
Dimensions Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Is he going to main roster directly or off to OVW to be brainwashed?
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 The original reports of the contract he was offered was a developmential contract. However, Punk already knows how to dumb himself down for WWE and has a image that Vince is said to be high on, he wont be there too long.
Guest BrokenWings Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Congrats to him. I hope they let him run with the straight edge gimmick. Next week's going to be a barn burner, since you know Punk's going to want to leave ROH with his best match possible.
natey2k4 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Any chance they'd let Punker win for all his years of service? Then have a Tournament for the Title or something? ROH could have a great tournament right now with their roster... and it'd be a good sending away present although it might hurt Aries.
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Punk objects to those type of things, he consistantly points out he refuses to devalue the meaning of a championship. Gabe hates that as well, he didnt do it with London and he won't with Punk.
Guest nokia Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I'm glad for Punk....now get him the hell away from HHH and things could be sweet !!
Team Angle Pusher Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 If he goes to OVW he'll impress so much he'll get called up in one month, don't worry about it
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 It's funny to think that a guy who has been a top level trainer for the last 2 years would need "development".
Team Angle Pusher Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 He's just in OVW because the WWE doesn't know what to do with him. He's just too good to let him go free in the indy's but he doesn't have the WWE look yet though and that tattoo...I wonder if it's allowed. He'll probably be in OVW until the writers call him up to be Simon Dean's sidekick.
Guest *KNK* Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 The reports previously stated they liked his look, which means his tattoos shouldn't be a factor.
Sideburnious Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Punks got a good enough build and height that he shouldn't be pushed with all the cruisers and get squashed. I think he'd make a great opponent for Christian if they both end up on Smackdown.
Guest BrokenWings Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I hope he doesn't end up on Raw, now that Austin's back, come to think about it.
Carnival Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I wonder if this will influence Joe and Dragon's decisions?
Art Sandusky Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I hope he doesn't end up on Raw, now that Austin's back, come to think about it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "What the hell's wrong with you, son? You don't drink?" (stuns Punk)
Silence Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 I hope he doesn't end up on Raw, now that Austin's back, come to think about it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah. The thought of Punk in Jericho's and Christian's shoes from 2003 isn't too exciting.
Lord of The Curry Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Me and Rudo are checking out a 1Warrior Wrestling show in Oshawa, ON on the 26th and the ME is Joe vs Raven w/ Foley (~!) as guest ref. We got the VIP package which includes a backstage meet and greet and photo session. I'm tempted to ask Joe about the rumours but I'm scared about the result of what could happen if I piss him off. Card looks halfway decent too. American Dragon, Kid Kash, Gail Kim, The New Church, Chris Sabin and Team Canada are all working it. Should be a farkin blast.
cameron chaos Posted June 12, 2005 Report Posted June 12, 2005 Me and Rudo are checking out a 1Warrior Wrestling show in Oshawa, ON on the 26th and the ME is Joe vs Raven w/ Foley (~!) as guest ref. We got the VIP package which includes a backstage meet and greet and photo session. I'm tempted to ask Joe about the rumours but I'm scared about the result of what could happen if I piss him off. Card looks halfway decent too. American Dragon, Kid Kash, Gail Kim, The New Church, Chris Sabin and Team Canada are all working it. Should be a farkin blast. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't imagine Samoa Joe doing anything stupid simply because a fan asked him if he was going to WWE since it's rumoured Johnny Ace has been told to sign him. He's a regular guy outside of the ring. Maybe if you smashed his rental car, but a simple question?
RavishingRickRudo Posted June 12, 2005 Report Posted June 12, 2005 Then you, clearly, haven't heard about the time Curry asked Joe if his first name really was "Samoa"... I still have pictures from LOTC's year-long physical therapy.... such a strong soldier.
Hunter's Torn Quad Posted June 12, 2005 Report Posted June 12, 2005 --It was just announced at the afternoon IWA Mid South show in Philadelphia that C.M. Punk is probably headed to WWE. Ian Rotten cut a promo after Punk's match with Homicide saying Punk's final match before joining the WWE would be Saturday. The last word is he hasn't officially signed, but most were expecting it to happen this week. (thanks to Ian Hamilton) He hasn't signed just yet. He probably will, but it's still premature to say he's signed.
RavishingRickRudo Posted June 12, 2005 Report Posted June 12, 2005 Is it certain that the WWE's interest of these guys is purely to fuck TNA over, or are there other reasons? Because if it's just to fuck TNA over, then there is no hope at all for anyone signed for that reason - as opposed to the 1% bit of hope they'd get otherwise if they didn't meet the WWE's criteria-for-success.
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now