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When I think of CM Punk nowadays, it's hard not to think of the three letters U-F-C. But today we're going to look back at what seems like one full eternity ago, the Sports Entertainment side of things. Here are 3 reasons why CM Punk was so amazing in WWE.
3 - Transparency
Much like 'Straight Edge Society' wasn't just a gimmick, the 'Cult of Personality' wasn't just his theme song, but a way of life. CM Punk was truly one of a kind in a time period which saw a lot of WWE fans changing the channel.
There will NEVER be another CM Punk and a huge part of that is because of his no-nonsense, straight to the point, and all-around transparent attitude.
When he spoke, the impact that he left on his fans caused them to really get behind him when he dubbed himself the 'Voice of the Voiceless'. The constant back and forth with The Authority was the cherry on top for me. Every time he made Triple H look like a complete dunce, I would crack my side laughing.
Not only that, but he both had, and maintained a certain fire and passion for WWE and wrestling in general. Which, in my opinion, is the reason he is missed so dearly inside a WWE ring.
2 - Promo Work
Let's face it when a lot of guys do a promo you can tell that they just aren't into what they're being told to say. Which, in turn, makes us as fans not believe what they are saying one bit. CM Punk was the complete opposite of this. It's no secret that he was one of the best at working a promo in the PG era.
Speaking of the PG era, a time that saw a lot of fans come and go. It wasn't surprising to see a lot of people perk their ears up at WWE when CM Punk took part in what was the BEST promo of said era, because he was just that good.
This promo is famously known as The Pipebomb. Hey Colt Cabana, How ya doin'? This promo was such a head turner because so many people that eventually stopped watching WWE looked at it like "Hey, I can get into something like this." While the hardcore wrestling fans were completely on board from the moment he sat down on that stage.
This promo was SO good, I'm willing to bet that not a lot of people remember that he was talking to a beaten and bruised John Cena after he had been speared through a table. Also, I wouldn't put it past anyone to compare the CM Punk character to the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin constantly butting heads with Vince Mcmahon.
Don't get me wrong there's only one Stone Cold, but this is pretty good too:
1 - The guy could actually wrestle
Finally, in which it goes without saying, CM Punk could actually wrestle. It didn't matter who it was, CM Punk had no problem letting you know that he was the best in the world at what he did.
Some of his best matches of all time were against none other than Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, John Cena. After seeing them square off, I immediately thought "If there was ever any doubt in my mind that this guy wasn't something special, I'm definitely having a slice of humble pie."
Another great match of his was against the current Universal Champion, The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar.
Every so often we receive a gift from the wrestling gods and I, for one, am glad that they decided to bless us with the gift that is CM Punk.
I've especially missed him in the WWE lately because I sat back and thought of all the dream matches he could have. Think of a pipebomb CM Punk vs a Royal Rumble 2016 Aj Styles. Or a Straight Edge Society CM Punk vs a Burn It Down Seth Rollins. The list goes on and on.
CM Punk is no longer in the WWE and has no plans on returning, but he will forever live on in our hearts as the Cult of Personality.
