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CM Punk is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing personalities to have ever stepped inside the WWE ring. He was outstanding with the mic, and delivered the best 'pipe-bombs' ever in the history of WWE.
Punk knew how to connect with the fans and enjoyed an outstanding ovation every-time his theme song, 'cult of personality' was played. He was an anti-management kind of person, and, could never gel well with the WWE management.
Punk achieved a lot of success in the WWE. He was the first ever back to back Money in the Bank winner in the WWE. Till date, this record persists.
He was the WWE Champion for a record number of 434 days, during his second reign. However, despite all the success he had, there were some unaccomplished feats in his career.
Here are four such accomplishments, which Punk could not attain during his tenure in WWE.
#4 Ending Undertaker's streak
Punk faced the Undertaker to conquer his undefeated streak at WrestleMania. It was one of the best feuds ever in the history of profession of pro-wrestling. The build up to this match was excellent. Punk tried to attack the Undertaker both mentally and physically. Similarly, Undertaker played mind games with Punk and instilled fear in his mind.
The face-off between these two legends took place at WrestleMania 29. WWE fans were in a dilemma, as to whom they should support. CM Punk gave everything he could to pin the Undertaker.
He used every possible strategy to decimate the Undertaker. Punk also Paul Heyman at his corner to give him mental support. However, in the end, Punk failed to beat the Undertaker and conquer his undefeated streak.
Had he conquered the streak, he could have etched his name in WWE as the greatest of all time.
#3 Winning the Royal Rumble
CM Punk competed several times in the Royal Rumble PPV. However, he could never win a Royal Rumble match. This is a big blot in his otherwise successful career in WWE. Punk deserved to win the Royal Rumble match. Unfortunately, this did not happen, and, WWE management should regret that forever.
Had Punk won a Royal Rumble match, it would have been a win-win situation for both WWE and Punk. He could have headlined WrestleMania and challenged a Champion of his choice. That could have set the path for several new rivalries and feuds, which WWE failed to capitalize upon.
Punk is one of those rare superstars, who has eliminated a female superstar at the Royal Rumble. He eliminated Beth Phoenix, at the 2010 Royal Rumble match. Even though Punk has a good record at Royal Rumble PPV, winning the Rumble match would have been an excellent accomplishment for Punk.
#2 Winning a United States Championship
Punk has won dozens of Championship in his career. He is one of those few wrestlers, who held the WWE Championship, the World Heavyweight Championship and the ECW World Championship. However, Punk never won the United States Championship in his career.
Punk won the Intercontinental Championship once, but was never booked for a proper United States Championship match. Punk could have been an outstanding US Champion. His track record as a champion in the WWE is impeccable. He has certainly delivered some of the most iconic matches as a Champion in WWE.
Had Punk won the US title, he could have set the bar for future Champions and the WWE Universe would have loved to see him with the title. He knew to get the best out of his opponents, and, could have easily become the best US Champion ever in the history of WWE.
#1 Becoming Grand Slam Champion
Punk missed out slightly on becoming a grand slam champion in the WWE. Had he won the US title once, he could have etched his name in the list of Grand Slam Champions. Punk won three of the World titles, and also the Tag team and the Intercontinental Championship.
However, he failed to meet the criteria to become the Grand Slam Champion, as he held only one of the two secondary Championships in the WWE.
If CM Punk would have been a Grand Slam Champion, he could have cast an unbelievable legacy in the WWE. He was by far the most controversial Champion that WWE has ever seen.
If WWE could have channelized his potential in the right direction, he could have had many more accomplishments on his resume. This accomplishments are not Punk's failures, rather a reflection of poor booking on the part of the WWE management.
