Multiple sources are reporting that CM Punk, one of my current favourite (if not #1) wrestler. When I heard the news, I frantically scoured the Internet hoping for some definite proof that would refute the "rumours". I have since moved past the "denial" phase of loss and moved up to "bargaining".
Maybe he's not gone for good, and Punk and WWE will reconcile in the near future. Maybe it's a story line. And maybe this is what's best for business.
It's no secret that people were furious following Royal Rumble. Although Batista winning the thing was the most predictable result, it was also the most enraging. It meant that WWE didn't care to adjust their plans or give the viewers what they wanted. It meant that Batista, a "part-time" wrestler was getting the big push for the main event of WrestleMania. And for many, it meant that WWE didn't care about its fans.
And that's why, as sad as I am to see CM Punk go, I'm optimistic that his actions will facilitate change--the theme of his original "pipe bomb" promo that propelled him to the top of WWE.
The fans can't do anything but not watch. The problem is there are guys like Punk, and Bryan, and the members of The Shield, who people do want to see, and they're willing to put up with the nonsense and BS to watch those particular wrestlers. And, with a company the size of WWE, something catastrophic would need to happen for there to be a significant dip in viewership.
However, by Punk leaving, he's sending a message. He's saying that, since the fans are apparently helpless to affect the program, he'll do what he can to show the company they're doing something wrong. Others may not follow him out the door, but the WWE can't ignore Punk's behavior. Supposedly, Punk was most upset by the fact that WWE are pushing part-timers like Batista instead of the guys who bust their asses for the company on a daily bases, and I have to say I agree.
In order to make the next legends, the next "part-time" draws for WrestleMania like Rock and Batista, they need to let the guys they've got now break through that glass ceiling, but WWE seems content to rely on the past.
How can Bryan be a big WrestleMania draw if you keep holding him back?
How can Roman Reigns become the next breakout star unless you let him break out?
WWE needs to answer these obvious questions soon.
Until next time, have a nice day, and don't be a jabroni.
No comments:
Post a Comment