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I was questioning myself about whether or not to start this thread but I feel as though where Punk is at currently warrants it. In my opinion he is very much near the top of his game. His character is morphing into something different. During SES he was more like a Jesus-type cult leader but now he's tweaked his character ever so slightly into this manipulative, lose in the head twat.
I feel as though people spend too much showering Punk with praise about his mic and in ring skills and not enough time looking at his character. In my opinion he is the most compelling heel since Orton 08/09. His character is just so good. I honestly think it's better than the 'best in the world at what he does' Jericho heel character. If I'm being frank, I didn't really enjoy that character for so long. It got really boring and really repetitive really quickly. The character definitely had it's moments and provided us with some very entertaining TV but Jericho milked it dry and didn't seem to realise when it was time for change. Whereas Jericho's character was highly predictable I genuinely believe that right now Punk's character is very much unpredictable. You really don't know what he's going to do next.
Punk's performance at Elimination Chamber highlighted everything that is right with his character. He is not your typical cowardly heel. Yes he has the New Nexus but they weren't present at EC. Punk has this demented, almost psychotic, demeanor about him now. What I found most interesting about him at EC was he didn't back down from anyone at all. Something like that was to be expected from Sheamus cos of his size and power but from Punk it was very surprising. He was legit ready to go at Orton, probably the most dangerous character going right now. This combined with his overall unrelenting performance in the Chamber and I'm really enjoying the way he's being booked. He's being booked strongly which as a heel (who is not a monster) is so refreshing. The thing so great about Punk now is he's such a good heel, he doesn't need to be booked as a coward. That was always one big problem with Orton's heel character. Because he was so entertaining and edgy as a heel it got the crowd behind him which resulted in WWE ultimately ruining his character by weakening him. With Punk, because he portrays a prick so well, the casual fan just refuses to get behind him no matter how impressive he is. His constant mocking of all other competitors, especially Orton, is what adds another level to his character. The way he slammed the mat before putting Orton to sleep was absolute gold.
For me, his showing on RAW last night epitomised everything that is great about him. From the way he sold the effects of the EC (even though he was legit ass-raped) to the way he took the piss outta Morrison on his way to the ring to the way he carried himself on the mic after the match. Many don't seem to like how he condescendingly calls Orton 'Randal' but I personally love it. The way he used Orton's full name last night was perfect. It's great because he's speaking down to Orton like a child. Like he's harmless which is the complete opposite of what he is. It's what is making this storyline so interesting. Punk keeps trying to tame something that cannot be tamed. The way he was demanding Orton to back down only to get the shit kicked outta him. It's great because he really thinks he can control Orton.
I feel like I've rambled on without truly driving home a point. Point I'm trying to make is Punk right now is great and it is not just down to his mic skills or in ring skills. It's just his general demeanor. His character overall. The way he carries himself. It's like he's struck gold with this character. He's at the point now where he can do anything and still retain his heat which is such a hard thing to achieve and I think it's getting lost amongst the whole jizzfest over just CM Punk himself. I think he has the potential to become one of the best heels of the past decade if WWE allows him to keep this going. I won't be holding my breath though seeing as WWE seem to be dropping the ball on almost everything.
Anyhow, I'm really looking forward to this program he's having with Orton and how it's going to turn out. I fully expect Orton to put his ass at Mania and fully expect this forum to go apeshit without anyone really thinking about how it's the right thing at the end of the day for the face to come out on top. It's only in rare circumstances that the heel should come out on top and I don't think it applies to Punk's match up at Mania.
I feel as though people spend too much showering Punk with praise about his mic and in ring skills and not enough time looking at his character. In my opinion he is the most compelling heel since Orton 08/09. His character is just so good. I honestly think it's better than the 'best in the world at what he does' Jericho heel character. If I'm being frank, I didn't really enjoy that character for so long. It got really boring and really repetitive really quickly. The character definitely had it's moments and provided us with some very entertaining TV but Jericho milked it dry and didn't seem to realise when it was time for change. Whereas Jericho's character was highly predictable I genuinely believe that right now Punk's character is very much unpredictable. You really don't know what he's going to do next.
Punk's performance at Elimination Chamber highlighted everything that is right with his character. He is not your typical cowardly heel. Yes he has the New Nexus but they weren't present at EC. Punk has this demented, almost psychotic, demeanor about him now. What I found most interesting about him at EC was he didn't back down from anyone at all. Something like that was to be expected from Sheamus cos of his size and power but from Punk it was very surprising. He was legit ready to go at Orton, probably the most dangerous character going right now. This combined with his overall unrelenting performance in the Chamber and I'm really enjoying the way he's being booked. He's being booked strongly which as a heel (who is not a monster) is so refreshing. The thing so great about Punk now is he's such a good heel, he doesn't need to be booked as a coward. That was always one big problem with Orton's heel character. Because he was so entertaining and edgy as a heel it got the crowd behind him which resulted in WWE ultimately ruining his character by weakening him. With Punk, because he portrays a prick so well, the casual fan just refuses to get behind him no matter how impressive he is. His constant mocking of all other competitors, especially Orton, is what adds another level to his character. The way he slammed the mat before putting Orton to sleep was absolute gold.
For me, his showing on RAW last night epitomised everything that is great about him. From the way he sold the effects of the EC (even though he was legit ass-raped) to the way he took the piss outta Morrison on his way to the ring to the way he carried himself on the mic after the match. Many don't seem to like how he condescendingly calls Orton 'Randal' but I personally love it. The way he used Orton's full name last night was perfect. It's great because he's speaking down to Orton like a child. Like he's harmless which is the complete opposite of what he is. It's what is making this storyline so interesting. Punk keeps trying to tame something that cannot be tamed. The way he was demanding Orton to back down only to get the shit kicked outta him. It's great because he really thinks he can control Orton.
I feel like I've rambled on without truly driving home a point. Point I'm trying to make is Punk right now is great and it is not just down to his mic skills or in ring skills. It's just his general demeanor. His character overall. The way he carries himself. It's like he's struck gold with this character. He's at the point now where he can do anything and still retain his heat which is such a hard thing to achieve and I think it's getting lost amongst the whole jizzfest over just CM Punk himself. I think he has the potential to become one of the best heels of the past decade if WWE allows him to keep this going. I won't be holding my breath though seeing as WWE seem to be dropping the ball on almost everything.
Anyhow, I'm really looking forward to this program he's having with Orton and how it's going to turn out. I fully expect Orton to put his ass at Mania and fully expect this forum to go apeshit without anyone really thinking about how it's the right thing at the end of the day for the face to come out on top. It's only in rare circumstances that the heel should come out on top and I don't think it applies to Punk's match up at Mania.
