snakebiteSB Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 So is he on good terms with Vince? Triple H? Or is he just working for Fox on a WWE show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestInTheWorld614 Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 As far as we know its just an agreement through Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 https://twitter.com/BabyfaceMick/status/1194558202886721536?s=19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AONO. Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 as a fan of Punk, I cant see him having matches to match people expectations. I'm sure he can still go, but not with the likes of Gargano or other high gear wrestlers. He is 41, and hasn't been wrestling actively for 5 years, even after a while with active training to shake of the ring rust... I doubt he can go high octane. And he is no AJ Styles or Daniel Bryan. But with somebody like Kevin Owens, AJ Styles... Those could be good. Tbh, I would have no problem with just a couple of matches in the future and having him as an announcer or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Lights Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 https://twitter.com/BabyfaceMick/status/1194558202886721536?s=19 Ultimate troll move lmao I'm sure his contract with Fox prohibits this tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNX Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 That's some sheeit "old Phil" would do out of spite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 So Alvarez brought up that he won't even be on every week, he will just be a special contributor. And as others have brought up, he is working exclusively with FOX, not WWE. Good deal for him. Also mentioned he did have legit negotiations with Tony Khan about joining AEW, not just text offers from the Elite like he claimed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 But how *censored*ing dumb were the Elite to never actuall extend a real offer to him when he legit was like i never got a offer i just got texts FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy. Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 But how *censored*ing dumb were the Elite to never actuall extend a real offer to him when he legit was like i never got a offer i just got texts FFS. Fight Me just said that wasnt the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNX Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Naw Fight Me said he talked to Tony, not that Elite gave him offers outside of texts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Naw Fight Me said he talked to Tony, not that Elite gave him offers outside of texts Thats Tonys job. Its not necessarily the Elites job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey D. Jiggy Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Imagine if he comes back to a main show, other than this backstage thingy, knowing the pop would never have been as grand as it would've been without him tippy-toeing back into the business through this. Not that I'm complaining. But the wasted potential aargh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestInTheWorld614 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 If he ever returned to one of the main shows, it would still be a massive pop. Backstage doesnt change that. People still have hope, more now, that Punk will make an actual return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey D. Jiggy Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 If he ever returned to one of the main shows, it would still be a massive pop. Not saying the pop wouldn't be massive, saying the pop wouldn't be of the same magnitude of if he came back, out of the blue, on RAW/SD/NXT, but for its absolute peak: RAW. It could've been the greatest pop for a return of all time even because you couldn't dream of it being reality. Now you can. And that means people can anticipate. And when people can anticipate, the reaction will naturally be just that little bit less pure. Ergo, a lesser pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 If he ever returned to one of the main shows, it would still be a massive pop.Not saying the pop wouldn't be massive, saying the pop wouldn't be of the same magnitude of if he came back, out of the blue, on RAW/SD/NXT, but for its absolute peak: RAW. It could've been the greatest pop for a return of all time even because you couldn't dream of it being reality. Now you can. And that means people can anticipate. And when people can anticipate, the reaction will naturally be just that little bit less pure. Ergo, a lesser pop. yeah i agree, and you know whenever it does happen WWE will advertise it beforehand because ratings > moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conundrum Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 On top of me having hope for an eventual return (or at least a match or two), I wonder if this also increases the chances of him appearing the games again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AONO. Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 If he ever returned to one of the main shows, it would still be a massive pop.Not saying the pop wouldn't be massive, saying the pop wouldn't be of the same magnitude of if he came back, out of the blue, on RAW/SD/NXT, but for its absolute peak: RAW. It could've been the greatest pop for a return of all time even because you couldn't dream of it being reality. Now you can. And that means people can anticipate. And when people can anticipate, the reaction will naturally be just that little bit less pure. Ergo, a lesser pop. yeah i agree, and you know whenever it does happen WWE will advertise it beforehand because ratings > moments. I can totally see them advertise it Only that is if they want to downplay it. But I doubt they would do that. But then again it's actually the other way around. They care more for some "moments" then putting a consistent product. And I legit cringe every time I hear "What a moment" by Cole. Like I said in my other posts, this seems far better than a shock return. Expectations are much lower, and if it happens and it works, it will be great, if it doesn't... it wouldn't be such a miss. Remember the shocking returns that fell flat in the end. CM Punk will get a huge pop whenever he returns, especially if it's a crowd as something like a Chicago crowd. Talking about peaking and more or less pure pops is really nitpicking. If he goes back to the WWE ring, I'm sure they would play on the fact that he is still contracted to FOX or something like that, and keep his contract a secret until it happens. I can't just seem him normally return as say "well hello, lol" and go into a random feud. After everything that happened publicly for so long. And I'm pretty sure a lot of people would call him a sellout and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Vercetti Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Punk getting that Hardys return pop/aftermath coverage if he shows up on live tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestInTheWorld614 Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 I could just picture the episode of WWE 24 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nerd Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 But how *censored*ing dumb were the Elite to never actuall extend a real offer to him when he legit was like i never got a offer i just got texts FFS. In a nutshell he turned them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey D. Jiggy Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 If he ever returned to one of the main shows, it would still be a massive pop.Not saying the pop wouldn't be massive, saying the pop wouldn't be of the same magnitude of if he came back, out of the blue, on RAW/SD/NXT, but for its absolute peak: RAW. It could've been the greatest pop for a return of all time even because you couldn't dream of it being reality. Now you can. And that means people can anticipate. And when people can anticipate, the reaction will naturally be just that little bit less pure. Ergo, a lesser pop. yeah i agree, and you know whenever it does happen WWE will advertise it beforehand because ratings > moments. I can totally see them advertise it Only that is if they want to downplay it. But I doubt they would do that. But then again it's actually the other way around. They care more for some "moments" then putting a consistent product. And I legit cringe every time I hear "What a moment" by Cole. Like I said in my other posts, this seems far better than a shock return. Expectations are much lower, and if it happens and it works, it will be great, if it doesn't... it wouldn't be such a miss. Remember the shocking returns that fell flat in the end. CM Punk will get a huge pop whenever he returns, especially if it's a crowd as something like a Chicago crowd. Talking about peaking and more or less pure pops is really nitpicking. If he goes back to the WWE ring, I'm sure they would play on the fact that he is still contracted to FOX or something like that, and keep his contract a secret until it happens. I can't just seem him normally return as say "well hello, lol" and go into a random feud. After everything that happened publicly for so long. And I'm pretty sure a lot of people would call him a sellout and whatnot. Do you know what nitpicking is? Because I literally said it wasn't a big deal to me. I've been very clear in what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AONO. Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Do you know what nitpicking is? Because I literally said it wasn't a big deal to me. I've been very clear in what I said. Yes I do know what nitpicking is. But, my bad, I did't see that earlier post. Still, I didn't mean nothing offensive, but could have worded it better. Apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Saint Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Punk will sure provide a unique perspective, and will surely bring in more viewers. I heard he might be working with Bellator too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 On top of me having hope for an eventual return (or at least a match or two), I wonder if this also increases the chances of him appearing the games again? Significantly. I reckon you're looking at the DLC bonus for 2K21. Hell if they just add his animations again, I'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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