Lesnar vs Punk II @ Wrestlemania XXXI

[The GOAT]

JR talked on his blog recently about the possibility of seeing Lesnar vs Punk II at Wrestlemania 31:

I wonder what the chance would be to see a CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar WM31 WWE Title Bout? Stranger things have happened and that pairing would guarantee WWE a ton of new subscribers and likely ignite the PPV marketplace as well. Communication and money solve many ills and that would be a terrific main event considering that as it stands today WWE has major work to do in assembling what looks to be more of an ensemble card than one that is one or two main event heavy at this time. I’m sure that I’m not alone in wanting to see a Lesnar-Punk headliner at WM31 because it equates to big money for all involved.

http://www.wrestlingrumors.net/jim-...ock-lesnar-title-match-wrestlemania-31/29447/

Obviously the set-up for this match would be Punk returning as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match and winning, and then going on to defeat Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WM31.

Even though I expect Punk back at some point (and wouldn't even be shocked if he returned as early as next year), clearly the odds of this particular scenario happening are astronomically low, but a more interesting question is, who would actually PREFER to see this happen over any other alternative? Not saying that I do, but it wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. Giving the rub of defeating Brock Lesnar to a guy who walked out on them because he didn't get his way sounds like a terrible idea, but oh boy, wouldn't that be an ironic thing to complain about seeing as how Brock Lesnar walked out on them in 2004 and yet was given the luxury of ending the Streak as a part-timer a whole ten years later.

There would at least be an interesting story behind it, what with them being connected to Paul Heyman, and with Heyman being able to say, "You couldn't defeat Brock Lesnar before and Brock even had to go and do what you failed to do the previous year and that was end the Undertaker's streak... what leads you to believe you have even the slightest chance of surviving now?"

 

[seabs]

I'd rather he didn't return vs Brock, Punk needs to be able to cut free and they seem to hate him doing that as a babyface. Plus the story you laid out with Heyman sounds pretty horrible IMO.

 

[Prince Bálor]

I have a hard time believing that this is gonna happen at WM31. I'd (kinda) like to see it, though, but not reall. lol
But where does that leave the returning Bryan and Reigns? We've got Cena (sadly), Rollins and Ambrose in that picture, as well...

 

[Red Rain]

Punk makes for good promo work, particularly as a heel.
Wrestling is wrestling, but character and the ability to cut a great promo and work the crowd is worth the price of admission.
I don't see the fascination with Brock Lesnar. He's a loser and you people overrate his presence. He isn't worth two pennies in my book.
Lesnar can't promote matches and is only interesting because he's a novelty act. The fact I am aware of this turns me off.

Give me Punk/HHH. This would entertain, especially if the lines of kayfabe were all but eradicated. Wrestling is fake, I may as well get compelling entertainment.

 

[Roadster]

His match with Lesnar at SummerSlam last year was awesome, It wouldn't hurt to see it again.

 

[Swift]

Fuck that.


Then again, I'd be all for it if Lesnar legitimately beats the shit out of Punk.

 

[The GOAT]

I'd rather he didn't return vs Brock, Punk needs to be able to cut free and they seem to hate him doing that as a babyface. Plus the story you laid out with Heyman sounds pretty horrible IMO.

What's terrible about it? They have history and there's reason to sell Punk as the underdog. Granted, I can think of at least three people who deserve to defeat Lesnar before Punk, but this backstory makes since if they went the Punk/Brock route.

 

[Butters!]

As long as punk get's destroyed, I'd be happy with it.

 

[Snowman1]

JC hit on it. The money with Punk is with him vs Triple H more so than Lesnar.

This Brock push needs to end with him putting over the next top face. Anything else is a failure.

 

[Aids Johnson]

Punk vs Sheamus I can buy, but he isn't going to be facing a Bork Laser anytime soon.

 

[seabs]

What's terrible about it? They have history and there's reason to sell Punk as the underdog. Granted, I can think of at least three people who deserve to defeat Lesnar before Punk, but this backstory makes since if they went the Punk/Brock route.

The whole thing doesn't really make sense, it's worded to me like Paul found a new client to replace Punk when that isn't the case obviously. Plus it just sounds like a rushed way in to the story. This puts me off given I'm not interested in the two facing each other again.

 

[Aids Johnson]

The whole thing doesn't really make sense, it's worded to me like Paul found a new client to replace Punk when that isn't the case obviously. Plus it just sounds like a rushed way in to the story. This puts me off given I'm not interested in the two facing each other again.

 

[Snowman1]

Marking for the gif! But rolling my eyes at it's uselessness in it's situation, so you enjoy that gray rating! :yay:

 

[Aids Johnson]

Marking for the gif! But rolling my eyes at it's uselessness in it's situation, so you enjoy that gray rating! :yay:

I just like to throw it out randomly, pretty much whenever it pops up in my head. Enjoy this one, useful Rain.

You watch this yet?

 

[Snowman1]

I just like to throw it out randomly, pretty much whenever it pops up in my head. Enjoy this one, useful Rain.

You watch this yet?

Nah man, couldn't watch it without having those special features, ya know?