I honestly can't tell if it's a work. I saw a few different angles of the moment it all happened and one of them you can clearly hear Michael Cole telling some of the refs that they're going to keep Seth separated and let all the others go to the back first to create some space. The looks on all of the refs and ringside crew did NOT read like it was a work. Everyone seemed very intense and worried and Seth looks legitimately furious.
If it's a work, it was an extremely well executed one. But part of me knows that WWE wouldn't openly allow one of their wrestlers to scream "FUCK YOU" over and over and over and over regardless of cameras being on or not. I also suspect Mcintyre's hasty exit had something to do with Phil's arrival, despite him giving the ol Irish Goodbye before Phil even showed up.
Yeah, still as true now as it was when i posted it.
Sadly this shit is still going, this used to be my favorite thread from this forum *sigh*
Also: Please, the whole Seth/Drew is such a work, are you guys really that naive? lol...
Punk came to do business, Seth knows it as well as HHH
They're 100% going to go with the "no one wants you here" angle. Punk HAS start this run as a heel, only the worst of the worst would cheer him as a face out of the gates after his absolute diasterterous last 2 years and firing. If he could stfu and keep to himself for longer than 5 minutes i'd love for him to get a "I want to destroy this company" stable like the NWO (or Retribution lmao)
Yeah, it's the best storyline for him, really.
Punk got a "heroes welcome" last night because it was Chicago, but he's going to end up as a heel and makes a lot of sense, just like you guys said this shit writes itself.
I was quite happy without watching the WWE and their never-ending RAWs, but now I'll have to, damn...
I agree he will need to be a heel. Chicago will be to him as Canada was to Bret and he has no doubt already considered this.
"I've changed"
lol
QT Marshall is done with AEW as of December 31st and I couldn’t be happier.
The whole Punk thing is laughable. He trashed WWE so much. He burned the bridge with AEW. Now he has to kiss ass and make nice because there’s nowhere else to go that’s viable. Mania will be interesting. I’ll bet he just stole a main event from someone.
The Royal Rumble? Orton? Continental Classic? MJF’s injuries? Who’s the devil?
Or we retitle/split the thread—Irrational hatred of CM Punk.
This is getting old. Lots of short sighted nonsense being said. He doesn’t need wrestling or money. He wants both. Simple as that.
Why does this thread need to be split when you're literally the only person who can't mentally handle that not many other wrestling fans on ETS like CM Punk? Just move the fuck on with your inability to process that information my guy.
Irrational, how? That sounds more like denial. He possibly irreparably damaged AEW. AEW hasn’t been the same since his first tantrum. It’s not irrational. I don’t hate the guy. I just don’t think he’s worth the hassle. Is it irrational that he screwed over AEW AND TNT with collision, another thing damaged by Punk. He’s no saint.
I judge by what I see and hear. That’s not irrational.
Also, no, he doesn’t NEED anything. He’s set. He has the itch to work and get more retirement money. He’s not going to get away with the shit he pulled in AEW. So, it’s really a wait and see. He’s not an idiot though.
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Second to last time I’m addressing the childish (and bigoted) asshole who likened Chicago to MAGA—you contribute nothing of value.
The Bucks and Hangman also factored into what happened in AEW, and I also like them, but Tony should’ve sat them all down and resolved it, ultimately. There’s just as many folks in AEW that liked Punk and are upset he’s gone. Yet nobody aside from a couple of us here ever talk about that. The Bucks didn’t want Punk on Dynamite hence the creation of Collision. Or it could have been a legal aspect too? I heard a few things factored in, not just Punk.
I’m far from the only person annoyed with the direction of this thread. Just say you hate him and let’s please talk wrestling again except the every move is manufactured dope I don’t ever want to see and hear from again. I have zero issues with everyone else.
Last edited by Swykk; 12-04-2023 at 01:41 PM.
Dude your family must fucking HATE being around you. You sound like the absolute most miserable son of a bitch I've ever met.
LOL You call me childish and "bigoted" because I don't like Phil? WHO FUCKING CAAAAAARES. Jesus christ MOOOVE THE FUCK OOOOON. It's a fucking WRESTLING THREAD on a fucking dumb NINE INCH NAILS Fan Forum. The fact that you are STILL THIS upset that someone you've never met face to face and never will doesn't share the same glowing opinion about a guy who pretends to fight people for a living is hilariously pathetic.
Grow up, move on, and accept that not everyone in the world is going to share your intense passionate love for Philip Brooks, you fucking C H I L D.
More projecting. I’m shocked. The people in my life love me. I’m genuine which you don’t even know how to be. You’re a living Pitchfork review—zero substance with a manufactured personality. A sad troll spouting words and running from his own disappointing empty life full of hyperbolic nonsense opinions that are easily dismantled. You’re a bigot because you said Chicago fans are like MAGA. I don’t care if you hate CM Punk. I’m tired of it being the only thing going on in this thread which I have been quite clear on. Stop talking to me and about me.
Last edited by Swykk; 12-04-2023 at 05:29 PM.
Do you even know what a Bigot is…? Comparing the behavior of one egomaniacal dudes fanbase to another egomaniacal dudes fanbase hardly counts as “bigotry”.
Also I’m most definitely going to keep trolling your whiney ass because you won’t shut the fuck up about how persecuted you are for liking Phil (sound familiar?).
Stupid is as stupid does man. Act like a fuckin Baby Boomer on Facebook and throw a temper tantrum every time someone disagrees with you, you’re gonna get treated like one.
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Speaking of stupid, how many times have I stated I do not care if you or anyone else hates Punk but that I’d love to just talk about anything else in wrestling?
Eveything with you is projection and trolling. It’s weak sauce. You have nothing here and it’s transparent.
Just word salad with buzz words but when those comparisons and insults don’t land, it’s like a dopey hipster ChatGPT. That’s you. Oh, the void personality used “Facebook” and “Boomer.”
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There’s no way Okada leaves NJPW next year. I’d be very surprised anyway. The promotion is built around him. He’s likely just putting that out there to get more money and hey, good move on his part.
Hey @richardp
I'm getting a lot of noise from a lot of people about your posts in this thread. Rather than address everyone individually, I'm making this public statement. I recognize that talking shit is a part of professional wrestling in general, but please tone it down my dude. If you'd like to have a conversation about this, I'm happy to take it to DMs, or email me - leviathant@gmail.com.
Never jump the rail. Ever.
He does have the connection with Cody so it’s possible.