[KingJohn]

I think Rock was definitely holding back in terms of trying to destroy Punk on the mic, he focused on selling the fight instead which is what you're suppose to do. He could have gone at Punk a lot harder but instead he gave him props on his title reign and said he knew how tough it was going to be to beat him, sure he made jokes at Punk's expense because that's what The Rock does but he never made it seem like Punk didn't belong in the ring with him and the two of them actually had you excited for their match. Which is what a promo is suppose to do, now compare it Cena and Ziggler feud where Cena tears down Ziggler's credibility every promo and makes it seem like there's no way Ziggler has a shot at winning cleanly over him.

[swagger_ROCKS]

Originally Posted by Creme De La Creme

The thing that I appreciated the most about Punks promo was he didnt rehash any of Cenas lame ass movie star putdowns. Awesome promos from both...already better feud than Rock/Cena

Yup, I won't lie, I liked Cena's last Promo against the Rock because it seemed he was gonna turn heel just by saying what he said, but nope, still didn't deliver any character change. Punk Desperately wants to keep the title and letting the Rock know. But I'm starting to think Punk is entering the final stages of his Pipe bomb character with that solo promo he cut.

[TripleG]

Loved the confrontation on Raw. That was so energetic and intense. It was great and I can't wait to see them work at the Rumble now.

[TheF1BOB]

Originally Posted by KingJohn

I think Rock was definitely holding back in terms of trying to destroy Punk on the mic, he focused on selling the fight instead which is what you're suppose to do. He could have gone at Punk a lot harder but instead he gave him props on his title reign and said he knew how tough it was going to be to beat him, sure he made jokes at Punk's expense because that's what The Rock does but he never made it seem like Punk didn't belong in the ring with him and the two of them actually had you excited for their match. Which is what a promo is suppose to do, now compare it Cena and Ziggler feud where Cena tears down Ziggler's credibility every promo and makes it seem like there's no way Ziggler has a shot at winning cleanly over him.

This. Fucking This.

[jcmmnx]

Originally Posted by KingJohn

I think Rock was definitely holding back in terms of trying to destroy Punk on the mic, he focused on selling the fight instead which is what you're suppose to do. He could have gone at Punk a lot harder but instead he gave him props on his title reign and said he knew how tough it was going to be to beat him, sure he made jokes at Punk's expense because that's what The Rock does but he never made it seem like Punk didn't belong in the ring with him and the two of them actually had you excited for their match. Which is what a promo is suppose to do, now compare it Cena and Ziggler feud where Cena tears down Ziggler's credibility every promo and makes it seem like there's no way Ziggler has a shot at winning cleanly over him.

The mutants think doing buissness and building the match and his opponent up properly is Rock getting owned. No juniors it's Rock doing what he's paid to do sell a ppv with a guy the fans buy as a serious threat.

[Th3Gr3atOn3]

Originally Posted by RenegadexParagon

OK junior, get off The Rock's balls, Rock isn't THAT great on the mic, yes he's, yes his catchphrases might entertain you, but don't pretend that Rock could easily destroy Punk on the mic. No need for the "Rock is holding back" excuse (Did Dwayne happen to tell that he's just holding back on promos btw? No?), Punk did better tonight. Get over it.

the rock could have just said, the only reason your main eventing rumble is because your going one on one with the great one, boom, its over rock owned him, and punk would have nothing to say.

[Shazayum]

The Rock tried to be a "serious shooter" last year and it resulted in one of the worst promos he's ever cut. You know, the one on 2/27/12 where he was talking about kung pow chicken. He can't do anything different than what he always does and that's nothing bad, it's perfectly fine. I'm sure Punk wouldn't be able to talk fast and be super energetic on the mic like Rock can either.

[SoupBro]

Are we seriously getting rock is holding back again both guys did a great job. I think Punk was better mainly because he was more serious but they both worked very well together. It was so great seeing Rock go on Punk and not see Punk standing their smiling like silly Cena did. These guys are both old school and will work together perfectly. Rock will go harder next time but so will Punk.

[Blommen]

It seems not a lot of people liked the first part of the promo before Rock came out and found it nonsensical and boring. I absolutely disagree. In my opinion it served as to for once and for all put a lid on any other beef Punk may have had leading up to that point. It was punk emerging as the victor, still champion, still here, still defiant. It crystalized his entire philosophy and helped him discard his previous, whiney gimmick and replace it with a much more credible, much more serious style. It was like watching him take off his ring attire and put on a suit of armor and preparing himself for a real war against the rock, and not just his previous opponents. He knew he wouldn't be able to pull the same shit against the Rock in that gimmick and therefore he "suited up" into his main event armor so to speak.

[MCote900]

Originally Posted by jcmmnx

There were two top guys and Rock's segments were the highest rated in company history. There wasn't a revolving door of mainstream mega stars it was Rock and Austin and way below them was everybody else. Rock could nuke Punk's cred in a second don't think he couldn't. The fans have been comditioned to think the AE are superior to the current guys anyway.

Punk is a great mic worker I've know that for 10 years, but in the landscape of the history of pro wrestling he's a spec on the Rock's ass.

There were more than two, Rock, Austin, HHH, Foley, Taker, Kane, and even at some points Jericho and Angle were all considered to be top guys back then.....I just dont like the whole ratings argument because it is so skewed....of course the Rock brought in better ratings back then because that was the hight of Professional Wrestling and both WWE and at some points WCW were bring in better ratings than WWE is now....There is no way to prove that if Punk was in the WWE back then that he wouldnt be bringing in the same great ratings just like nobody can prove that if the Rock started his career during this era instead of back then that the ratings would be anybody now.....So why even bother bringing it up...