[Goldfinger]

Pop of the Night : Vince McMahon.

[Gamblor]

Well, at least now Punk's reign goes into history, and there will be more appreciation for it from a nostalgic standpoint dead, than it ever could've alive.

Punk/Rock's match I give ****. Awesome from the get-go. You could feel the hate and intensity from these two men and the two went at each other with everything they've built up in the feud. I loved the psychology and selling in Punk attacking the ribs and trying to cause internal bleeding on The Rock's part, and The Rock attacking Punk's leg after Punk "re-injured" it. The selling from both men was excellent and it made the match all the better.

The crowd, my god, I can't believe Punk actually split the crowd with Rock for 95% of the match. Wasn't expecting that, and it shows just how over CM Punk is that he could do that with The Rock on the opposite side of the ring in Phoenix of all places. Made the match all the better and really feel like an all-time big main event match that neither man was booed besides Punk during his entrance.

So I'm enjoying this match, and as I was thinking throughout and the past 6 months, nothing could ruin the result for me. Nothing could ruin the match. But boy oh boy, WWE loves to prove me wrong, doesn't it? It was extremely simple on how to end this. Either have Lesnar cost Rock the match, not in that darkness bullshit, but in plain sight after a ref bump, or have Rock pin Punk clean in the middle of the ring. There was no need for this controversial shit they did. First off it makes Rock look weak that even a minute after he was attacked, he still couldn't kick out at 3, and Punk gets beaten fairly easily and has his reign ended in unspectacular fashion with ONE people's elbow, and a Rock Bottom earlier granted, but still kinda silly for a man who's taken two AA's and two pedigrees and still kicked out. They could've at least had Punk kick out of the People's Elbow and then after a few reversals fall prey to the Rock Bottom to lose the title, but instead they go for the weakest shit they could think of.

So all in all, I really can't believe this. A match I thought would be bull-shit proof and have either a clean finish, or build to a mega Wrestlemania main event, ended up being full of bull-shit at the end. Both men look weaker after the match, the match is tainted in unneeded controversy, and we now have to look forward to Rock/Cena. The only solace in all this is if WWE use this to give Punk a reason to be in the Wrestlemania main event, but they still could've done that even if Punk lost clean as they could've had him use his rematch clause for Wrestlemania. That all being said and the bitching out of the way, I'm happy Rock ended the reign tonight instead of Cena ending it at Mania, and it's great to see Rock have the belt, period. Looking forward to his promo tomorrow night on Raw and looking forward to seeing what they do to build up EC with him.

And on Cena winning the rumble... what can I say? I'm all bitched-out right now. It sucks, but WWE seem hell-bent on making 2013 Cena's year, and we get to once again see Cena at the top of the mountain, which is going to suck, but oh well. It may be the perfect excuse I need to give WWE a rest, as long as they don't try some bull-shit like having Taker return full-time to feud with Cena, or Lesnar coming back full-time, or shit like that that would make me keep watching WWE despite Cena. Meh.

[AthenaMark]

Originally Posted by JoeFlacco05

Is anybody really surprised? Especially after The Shield's interference in the match, we all knew The Rock was going to win... The bad thing is that Trish and Lita could have put on a better match, granted CM Punk is still likely legitimately hurt (notice the bandaging on his knee before the match), but there is no excuse for The Rock to be that terrible in the ring... Mind you, this match was decided when Cena predictable won the Rumble... Is it not enough that The Rock and Cena are telling us they are guaranteed to win their matches, then going ahead and doing so ? It's almost like a slap in the face with predictability. And now what? CM Punk is gonna feud with who? The Shield? They could've made a great stable with Punk at the head of The Shield, but instead they keep avoiding it like the fucking plague. It really doesn't matter who they put up against Punk at Mania, it will be a predictable loss for him. If he's in the WWE Title match, he's obviously not going to get the belt back.. It would have made more sense for him to be the Champion all the way until WM then drop it to Cena there, at least Cena could beat the Rock and Punk could complain about not actually losing and carry on another feud (as boring as that may sound, the booking would atleast be logical and 5x better). If Punk faces Taker, there is NO WAY Taker is gonna have his streak ended by Punk... He doesn't really have enough time to start a feud with Lesnar, and I highly doubt that Stone Cold is going to lace up the boots one last time, although out of all the matches available that would probably be the best one.

Apparently the arms were long enough and GOD got knocked out. LMAO.

But in all seriousness...did you really think this was all about CM Punk? Get real, man. And the match was good...the table spot was the only issue.

[LKRocks]

Originally Posted by Warrior

If anybody was to beat Punk, I say Rock was the man to do it. I wonder how Rocks reign will be like till Wrestlemania. Oh and his Chamber defense will be interesting.

Here's the rundown for the upcoming Road to wrestlemania: Featuring Cena/Rock/Punk

"The people's champion is now the WWE Champion!"
"Well THE CHAMP IS HERE! I won the Royal Rumble and I want you at Wrestlemania!"
"I'm the best in the world, I want you at Wrestlemania too!"
"CookiePuss Fruitypebble!"
"You can't see me!"
"BEST IN THE WORLD!"

*Cena wins the title by pinning Punk at wrestlemania*
???
Profit

[manga4life]

I felt the World's Championship match was a good one and I'm delighted that Alberto Del Rio won, I enjoyed the Royal Rumble as a whole and except for CM Punk losing the WWE Championship and Cena winning the Rumble I feel good about everything that happened. I enjoyed the Royal Rumble match itself, sure I would've liked to see Randy Orton or Sheamus win, but I guess you can't have it all.

Thank god ADR is still the Heavyweight Champion of the World.

[TheRainKing]

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Hogan jobbed to Rock with that same elbow at freakin Wrestlemania. What's your point?

To be fair, Rock gave Hogan two Rock bottoms prior to finishing him with The People's Elbow.

[O Fenômeno]

Originally Posted by Cookie Monster

We are about to witness one of the worst title reigns in history. And I am a Rock fan.

DIESEL SAYS HI.

[peter93]

Im gutted that Punks great title reign is over, but fuming in the way that its over, the peoples elbow? are you kidding me? not even the rock bottom?

I think punk deserved to be champion to wrestlemania, i wont be ordering the ppv if Cena v Rock 2!

[Sam Knight]

What the hell?The Rock didn't even do his moves.DDT,Samoan drop,swinging clothesline?He was only on punches and kicks.

[Choc Lesnar]

Originally Posted by Sam Knight

What the hell?The Rock didn't even do his moves.DDT,Samoan drop,swinging clothesline?He was only on punches and kicks.

He done the DDT.