Ziggy Vercetti Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 - "TNA recently made a play for CM Punk. This was done similar to how they reached out to Alberto Del Rio, through an intermediary who is friends with Punk. The idea pitched was said to be a huge deal for Punk to be the top star of the company with pay similar to what Hulk Hogan was making. The idea is that Punk could be TNA's flagship star and if he signs now, he could help get a strong TV deal. Punk reportedly expressed no interest in working in pro wrestling again." Source LOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crack. Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Lmao.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 TNA never ceases to be hilarious. Anyway...Punk will be back in WWE eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citoo_HCO69 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wait is this actually real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Why would they NOT want him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citoo_HCO69 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I'm sure they want him but 1 they couldn't even afford they're former poster boy Aj Styles and secondly if he doesn't even want to be in WWE I HIGHLY doubt he'll work for TNA lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Punk is a much bigger STAR than AJ though. AJ's a better wrestler, sure, but he doesn't have that star-power Punk does. And if you're TNA, why wouldn't you at least take a shot at Punk. The worst that could happen is he says no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citoo_HCO69 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Well that's the only thing that'll happen lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX. Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I believe I've read before that Punk has stated he would never work for TNA. I know he once said if he could bring any Indy wrestler to WWE, it would be Samoa Joe and when the reporter said "Joe works for Tna though.." Punk said "Yeah, you said indy didn't you?" TNA is funny man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion™ Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA. Why is Phil Brooks in the Impact Zone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSP Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Well at least they tried! XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk-3:16 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Will watch TNA if he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dahlia Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Oh well, better luck next time. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyriqz ✪ Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Of course they want him, most companies would give their legs to get a talent like Punk but even if he had interest in wrestling right now, he'd sure as hell not go to TNA out of all places, lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiq. Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 One story that began making the rounds yesterday, attributed to Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer (although I want to make it clear that I have no idea whether Meltzer ever actually reported this) is that TNA made a big money offer to Punk to come into the company and were turned down. I reached out to several high level TNA sources last night and this morning, I heard back from each as they were preparing to head to Japan. Each of them said there was no truth to the story and one commented, "No offer was made, officially or via an intermediary - no truth to that rumor." In asking a few friends that are close with Punk yesterday as well, all of them scoffed at the idea Punk would ever want to return to wrestling, much less for TNA. http://www.pwinsider.com/article/88766/cm-punk-signing-with-tna-heres-whats-going-on.html?p=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Than Light Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Punk is a much bigger STAR than AJ though. AJ's a better wrestler, sure, but he doesn't have that star-power Punk does. And if you're TNA, why wouldn't you at least take a shot at Punk. The worst that could happen is he says no. And TNA looks desperate in the process, which is why we have these reactions in this topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterNation Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Did they really think he'd join TNA? Delusional much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I honestly think Punk would return to the indys before going to Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowley Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 How does this make them sound pathetic or desperate at all? If you ran a pro wrestling organization, wouldn't you want to sign the biggest free agent in the business too? TNA does a lot of stupid things, but this is not one of them. I'm sure they knew deep down that Punk would say no, but it doesn't hurt to reach out to him with a great offer. Apparently that's more than WWE was willing to do. And speaking as a wrestling fan, I'd rather see CM Punk involved in wrestling with TNA than not at all. I'm so sick of the endless dirt sheet articles about how happy CM Punk is now that he's moved on to greener pastures. At least this story is actually wrestling related and interesting to me as a fan. I don't give a shit about how happy or healthy he is. I don't know the guy personally, so I don't want to see pictures from his wedding, read about how he's starting a band, or have people point out to me how much weight he's lost since he left. I don't care, and neither should you. Being fascinated by what goes on behind the scenes is great. Talking about a retired wrestler's day-to-day life as if he's a close friend is not. Snagging CM Punk is highly unlikely, but they don't really have anything to lose. What's the worst that could happen? Some nerds on the internet call them delusional for no reason? Don't get me wrong, you can make a good argument for Dixie Carter being insane, and it's clear that TNA makes some terrible choices. Wanting to sign CM Punk doesn't really support that argument though. I'm pretty sure it's just common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undercard Jamoke Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Why would CM Punk join TNA? lmao Who knows how long that mess of a company will even be around in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 How does this make them sound pathetic or desperate at all? If you ran a pro wrestling organization, wouldn't you want to sign the biggest free agent in the business too? TNA does a lot of stupid things, but this is not one of them. I'm sure they knew deep down that Punk would say no, but it doesn't hurt to reach out to him with a great offer. Apparently that's more than WWE was willing to do. And speaking as a wrestling fan, I'd rather see CM Punk involved in wrestling with TNA than not at all. I'm so sick of the endless dirt sheet articles about how happy CM Punk is now that he's moved on to greener pastures. At least this story is actually wrestling related and interesting to me as a fan. I don't give a shit about how happy or healthy he is. I don't know the guy personally, so I don't want to see pictures from his wedding, read about how he's starting a band, or have people point out to me how much weight he's lost since he left. I don't care, and neither should you. Being fascinated by what goes on behind the scenes is great. Talking about a retired wrestler's day-to-day life as if he's a close friend is not. Snagging CM Punk is highly unlikely, but they don't really have anything to lose. What's the worst that could happen? Some nerds on the internet call them delusional for no reason? Don't get me wrong, you can make a good argument for Dixie Carter being insane, and it's clear that TNA makes some terrible choices. Wanting to sign CM Punk doesn't really support that argument though. I'm pretty sure it's just common sense. Im all for TNA trying to sign Punk but i figured they would learn for Hogan and past star not to just throw pallets of money at talent. Punk is good but when he only raises the ratings to a .9 from a .8 is he really worth the money in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyriqz ✪ Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Can they even afford him anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I dont think they would have made a offer if they couldn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyriqz ✪ Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 They did that with going on tour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarGreymon77 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 TNA's sad state these days is eerily similar to the suckage of late WCW. I hope they get a miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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