Though obviously fake/predetermined, the realm in which pro wrestling takes place is meant to be some kind of fighting organization. Does it hurt the credibility of the business when an unathletic guy that looks like CM Punk is the heavyweight fighting champion of that organization? He looks more at home smoking cigarettes at a low paying service job than being a heavyweight champion of a fighting organization.
I think it does, and is part of the reason why he isn't drawing money. Someone in the past like Goldberg, Stone Cold, or Kevin Nash, the fans look at and think "that guy is legit, he'd kick some ass", most male fans look at CM Punk and just laugh at the idea of him being the "top fighter" in the world.
I know the canned smark response, but before your knee jerk reaction I will grant that he's a good talker who deserves a roster spot and screentime. Making him the world champion? That's a whole different story.
I think it does, and is part of the reason why he isn't drawing money. Someone in the past like Goldberg, Stone Cold, or Kevin Nash, the fans look at and think "that guy is legit, he'd kick some ass", most male fans look at CM Punk and just laugh at the idea of him being the "top fighter" in the world.
I know the canned smark response, but before your knee jerk reaction I will grant that he's a good talker who deserves a roster spot and screentime. Making him the world champion? That's a whole different story.