[Rayfu]

Damn it, I wrote this whole long post about hbk being one of the biggest threats and iirc is SMALLAR then punk, but then you post three words, two pics and beat me


damn it
:P

[Example]

The Rock to win at the Rumble, Ryback to win the rumble and go after the WHC. Cena to then go onto Elimination Chamber to win the no1 contendership in the chamber, meaning The Rock doesn't defend in the cell instead rematches with Punk. Then it will be The Rock/Cena at WM with Punk/Taker.

Sounds slightly better to be than Cena winning the rumble and The Rock winning the title.

[robertdeniro]

Originally Posted by Tyrion Lannister

I feel the same way, but this match is actually an insult to Punk, not The Undertaker. He should be main eventing with Rock, not jobbing in some filler match 3'rd from the top like he did last year.

What does 2nd or 3rd match from the top have to do with this argument ? Hogan vs Rock wasn't the main event of Wrestlemania 18 and it wasn't just a filler match.The streak match is still a main event match and i want Taker vs Lesnar not Taker vs Punk.

[vacuous]

Originally Posted by Blueforce7

I don't understand this size argument. Shawn Micheals says hello.

It's the booking. They built Shawn up as a threat to anyone because he had the superkick and a never-say-die attitude to compensate for his size. They've done nothing like that with Punk so people will focus on his stature while disregarding HBK's.

[Scottish-Suplex]

I think it's just a rumour being floated around be some bullshit news sources (all wrestling news sources are bullshit) and I think a poster said Punk said he doesn't want to face the streak as its already a foregone conclusion now that you loose, cause either no one wants to beat it out of respect for Taker or cause backstage will say no.

Then again doesn't mean it can't be a good match, basic, "Taking down the giant" psychology that Punk has done a number of times with people like Umanga or Kane, can't say I'll be surprised when he loses, but nowadays if it isn't Rock or Cena, of course he'll win, Punk however right now has the fame and prestige to support a Taker/ feud. As the guy above me said, they would have to start booking Punk a lot better for it to work.

[Vin Ghostal]

Originally Posted by Tyrion Lannister

Punk doesn't need an honor, he needs an accomplishment, the WrestleMania main event. After a 433 day title reign, facing Undertaker at WrestleMania is practically being on NXT for him. Absolutely nothing but facing Rock in the main event is a waste of his talent.

I think you mean "absolutely anything," but I'd tend to agree. The only exception I'd make is for Punk/Austin, and yes, I understand that that'd be a step down from the WrestleMania main event, and I know that it'd require a (relatively) healthy Austin that is both willing and allowed to act like his old character and not the sad self-parody we've seen since 2003. Still, WWE would treat it as a very big deal and would publicize that match to high heaven. At least it'd feel important, even if it's not.

[Rayfu]

I disagree, they have made it quite clear, punk is one of the best, his longest reing in the world, as well as rock, cena, and evbrey one else saying how he is one of the best

any indication that he is not up to the taks IMO is purely on you and not the majority in this case

He held his own aginst Ryback, and Cena, beat cean three or four times last year, has held the title for how long?
he is being booked as one of the strongest of all time, maybe you say tis cause he cheats? still means he is booked strong, he may very well win the match if we go by booking

[darkyukon]

Punk vs Taker could work.

Punk starts hot. Taker takes control and starts to kick Punks ass for a bit. Shield comes in and kick Takers ass.

Punk goes for the cover and the good guy locker empties and runs off the shield. Kane comes in and nails Punk. Taker recovers, tombstone. 1-2-3...streak is complete.

This does a lot of things.
a) Punk shooting on Taker leading into WM would be epic.
b) Gives the shield something major to do at WM.
c) Gives Taker his last goodbye and ties in Kane as well.

It could work.

Of course it won't be booked anything close to this.

[Starbuck]

I personally don't want to see Punk/Taker at Wrestlemania because I'll never be able to buy Punk as a threat to the streak. I also don't see the match happening for that very reason because I don't think I'm alone when I say that. Brock Lesnar is a much better option for Taker this year. Where that leaves Punk though, I have no idea.

[wrestlinggameguy]

Originally Posted by Blueforce7

I don't understand this size argument. Shawn Micheals says hello.

Don't even compare Skunk with Michaels