CM Punk returns to WWE - discussion thread

[Brandon Blaze]

It’s okay. We can share in the hatred together lol. I also was like nah Cody ain’t winning

Were you? I can’t remember but I’ll take your word for it I just know I constantly said it.

 

[Toilet]

Its left all day long

 

[Chris]

Shawn Michaels has shared his thoughts regarding CM Punk's WWE return.

During a recent interview with Peter Rosenberg, Michaels said he's happy for Punk and WWE that the 45-year-old is back with the company. HBK also noted that similar to Punk, he wasn't always the most popular guy during his in-ring career either.

"I understand business and also, look, I wasn't always the most popular guy to people but I was really good at my job and I feel like that's one of the reasons I've had one here at the WWE for almost 40 years because again, I'm dependable and I'm good at my job. And I think if you are that, there's always an opportunity here," Michaels said.

"I'm happy for him, I'm happy for the company, I'm happy for the WWE fanbase, the WWE Universe. Stories like this are always fantastic, even if they are controversial, that's part of what makes them fantastic."

Michaels and Rosenberg continued to discuss WWE keeping Punk's return a surprise up until the very moment his music hit at Survivor Series.

"In this line of work, what makes it fantastic is you are never 100 percent sure. Even if you think you are, you're just not being honest," Michaels said. "You're saying 'I know this is going to happen' but there is always a little piece of you going like, 'I don't know.' Again, to your point, I think everybody thought this was a bridge too far."

"To pull that off in this day in age, pretty special," he continued.

Michaels was also asked about the possibility of Punk returning to WWE during the No Mercy media call in September. At the time, Michaels said he would love to have Punk in NXT and that the two have always gotten along.

https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/shawn-michaels-on-cm-punk-return-im-happy-for-him-and-wwe

 

[Sabretooth]

Were you? I can’t remember but I’ll take your word for it I just know I constantly said it.

I swear to god. I was like I really don’t think they’re gonna end Roman’s reign before 1000 days

 

[Comrade Khan]

Sabs was def one of the few, I remember it too

 

[Comrade Khan]

got trolled for it too

 

[Brandon Blaze]

I swear to god. I was like I really don’t think they’re gonna end Roman’s reign before 1000 days

My same exact reasoning. I realized just how close he would be to 1000 at Mania and I’m like “I don’t think take it off him, they really want that 1000 day mark”

 

[Toilet]

Yeah well they listened to you two bozos and here we are. THANKS

 

[Chris]

Tbh I think the reason I thought the 1k days thing was especially silly was bc it was close, I didn't think they'd waste a Mania pop for it, but I didn't really factor in that they were going to keep Roman as champ until NEXT Mania lol I thought if Cody lost, Roman would get the 1K and drop and summerslam and that's preposterous

 

[Brandon Blaze]

Tbh I think the reason I thought the 1k days thing was especially silly was bc it was close, I didn't think they'd waste a Mania pop for it, but I didn't really factor in that they were going to keep Roman as champ until NEXT Mania lol I thought if Cody lost, Roman would get the 1K and drop and summerslam and that's preposterous

That’s fair.

I mean tbh I was COMPLETELY right as I said Cody was gonna get MITB and win the title with a announced in advance cash in at I do believe SummerSlam.

 

[Comrade Khan]

big eye roll energy from KO. I feel him

 

[Jimmy King]

Well said from KO, can’t wait for the match we get with him and Punk (hopefully). I love what he said about Orton too.

 

[Sabretooth]

Tbh I’m not even convinced Roman is losing the title at 40 cause there were rumors they want him as champ until August to break Hulk Hogan’s reign.

At that point even I’ll admit they jumped the shark.

 

[Comrade Khan]

I'm not convinced at all Cody is winning at 40. I guess maybe that's the point though, they want the doubt

 

[Chris]

I'm not convinced at all Cody is winning at 40. I guess maybe that's the point though, they want the doubt

If he gets the match again I think he is, my biggest uncertainty is that we're in the 6th inning now which is the "fails to make Mania title match" character arc before finally fucking getting it next year lol