Jmare007
pico pal q lee
He came in 3 spots before that.
6 minutes earlier than n°30 can't be "way too soon"
CM Punk FIRED from AEW; Returns to WWE
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6 minutes earlier than n°30 can't be "way too soon"
EarlyEarly
Superstar
Too soonHe came in 3 spots before that.
6 minutes earlier than n°30 can't be "way too soon"
It was EarlyEarlyToo soon
prophecypro
Hollywood North
In any event Elimnation Chamber will be a good indication if hes washed or not vs the Rumble where a lot of is the final dudes looking exhausted even if they do come in at like 29 just to tell a story. Few things people pointed seemed planned or how he always but we'll see how it goes.
prophecypro
Hollywood North
Punk's strengths have always been singles matches that have a story behind them. He looked like complete garbage yesterday but I can't say I'm surprised, it's the type of match he can't do anything well at nowadays.
If he looks like shyt at WM vs Seth then I'd be more concerned, but I expect him to rise up to the occasion as he usually does in big (singles) moments/matches.
I do think it's weird some brehs are projecting his success based on things he's never done well though. He's always been clumsy and unathletic. It's true those things look even worse at this stage of his career, but a Punk match has never been about the moves he can pull off or the speed he works at, they've always been about building a story and a great finishing sequence. And at least in AEW he could still do that when it mattered
I said this eariier, we're gonna get people pretending his elbow drop only now looked terrible.
To me how he did in the Rumble isnt all that different than he was before (in the corner by the ropes while everyone takes spots)
We'll see how he does in Australia evne though that isnt a one to one either
MenacingMonk
Tranquilo
I was a Punk fan since 2003/2004, so I’ve seen plenty of his matches. Last night he was slower than usual and sloppier at times. Compared to where he was back in Summer, he was several steps behind. I’m not saying he’s done, but it wasn’t a good look no matter what.I do think it's weird some brehs are projecting his success based on things he's never done well though. He's always been clumsy and unathletic. It's true those things look even worse at this stage of his career, but a Punk match has never been about the moves he can pull off or the speed he works at, they've always been about building a story and a great finishing sequence. And at least in AEW he could still do that when it mattered
Jmare007
pico pal q lee
I agree, but my point is that his real test will be his first major singles match. If he looks awful in that setting, then that's a cause of real concern.
I mean, he looked washed in the ring during his AEW run. I'm a Punk fan, but him falling on his ass twice trying to do the Buckshot Lariat was embarrassing.
MenacingMonk
Tranquilo
There wasn’t a time where his overall performance in AEW matches had me like, “this dude is fukkin washed.” He was able to hold his own despite a spot or 2 where he looked rough.
Jmare007
pico pal q lee
The 2011 version Punk would've fell on his ass trying to do a Buckshot lariat too. Hell, he couldn't even land on his feet trying to flip from an AA from Cena
Punk has always had the same issue Jericho has, in that both attempt spots regardless if they can actually pull them off.
Finn Baller
Superstar
his match with Samoa Joe at the Wembley show was one of the best matches of the night
I liked his match with Kojima alot too. It was obviously a slow paced match, but showcased everything that makes Punk good, old school wrestling traits.his match with Samoa Joe at the Wembley show was one of the best matches of the night
his match with Samoa Joe at the Wembley show was one of the best matches of the night
He's up and down. I noticed in AEW that he tried to wrestle the same style/pace as whoever his opponent was. Obviously, it didn't work out whenever he was wrestling guys much younger & athletic than him.
Yeah, if Seth calls their match and doesn't understand you need to heavily lean on the extras with Punk to get the most, it's gonna turn out bad.
