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WWE Champion John Cena def. Christian by Disqualification; Alberto Del Rio attacked The Champ
A lot of things have happened inside the callous confines of Hell in a Cell, but the WWE Universe has never witnessed a Triple Threat Match waged inside The Devil’s Playground. Despite the horrors that surely await him, WWE Champion John Cena had an air of confidence about him as he addressed the WWE Universe about his collision with Alberto Del Rio and CM Punk just six days later.
Cena locked up with Christian in a non-title showdown, but it was the verbal sparring between The Mexican Aristocrat and The Second City Savior on commentary that really enthralled our fans watching the action from home. The ringside confrontation got physical when Del Rio assaulted Punk, then attacked Cena with an enziguri, resulting in Christian’s disqualification. Will Del Rio’s destiny be reclaimed at Hell in a Cell?
Former WWE superstar Luke Gallows was interviewed on the I Want Wrestling podcast this week. He said that he considers CM Punk to be one of the best promo men in history and also talked about the heat Punk generated with the early Straightedge promos in the WWE.
Listen to the full podcast at IWantWrestling.com »
Sources: iwantwrestling.com & prowrestling.net
“There seems to be a lack of respect for the forefathers who came in and did it first and it’s not just [CM] Punk, it’s a whole litany of guys from Miz to Cody Rhodes to Mason Ryan to Sin Cara to Kelly Kelly, everybody is stealing moves, looks, ideas. Brian Pillman once told me if you want to make it in wrestling you have to do something that nobody has done before and nobody is doing that and they are coming off as second rate copies of Chris Jericho and that’s maybe why these guys aren’t striking and I watch it and think, ‘Seriously, again?’
“A couple of years ago you had ‘Miz 4, John Cena 0?, where did that come from? Conspiracy Theory, where did that come from? Best in the World, where did that come from? Wearing suits, talking slow, using big words, using certain moves, you know Miz used the word ‘troglodyte’ a few weeks ago and I’m like seriously? If there ever was a word associated with Chris Jericho that would be it.
“These guys have to start thinking of their own stuff and some times I see some of them and I’m like oh come on. It’s not like it’s influenced. At least give credit where credit is due.”
Listen to the interview at WrestlingVoiceRadio.com »
Sources: wrestlingvoiceradio.com & dailyddt.com
By PHIL ALLELY | 26 September, 2011
STEVE AUSTIN’S dream final wrestling match would be against current WWE star CM Punk.
Stone Cold retired due to injury in 2003 after battling The Rock at WrestleMania XIX but has since built a successful career as a movie star.
His latest release, Born To Fight, is out on DVD next week and the grappling legend reckons his current Twitter banter with Punk could turn into a full-blown scrap at WWE’s showpiece pay-per-view event.
Austin, who was the face of the WWE’s revamped Tough Enough series, told SunSport: "I think Punk is a great guy.
"I’d say he looks up to me for what I did in the ring back in the day — and I look up to him for what he is doing now. I’d say it’s a case of mutual respect.
"I hear the stories and if the stars aligned and all things worked out to benefit us all — the WWE, myself and Punk — I’d say that he is the guy I’d pick to face.
"I’m sure I could get another match out of this carcass of mine."
Source: wwe.com
This occurred at a house show in El Paso, Texas yesterday.
WWE Hot Beds: Chicago
By: Katie Raymond
Yes, before you say it, we recognize that for as many moments as there have been in Chicago, there have been just as many in Rosemont. Chicago is all-encompassing, isn’t it?
For now, this WWE Hot Bed entry could have been written with one name: CM Punk. We could’ve ended this entire flow of words with just that name and the Chicagoans would have been more than happy.
Although officially changing its name to the All-State Arena years ago. True Chicagoan’s still refer to this historical building as the Rosemont Horizon everytime WWE is in town.
But there’s so much more to the Windy City and how WWE is an integral part of it.
Frank Mustari – the name may not sound familiar, but his presence at WWE live events is. Also known as "Frank The Clown," Mustari is a tried and true Chicagoan and die-hard member of the WWE Universe, just under some clown make-up and a rainbow wig. He sums up Chicago’s love affair with WWE as this:
"When you pack 15,000 rabid, opinionated fans under one roof at the Allstate Arena, you will see, in my opinion, the best and most passionate fans in the world. Chicago is not afraid to make their voices heard loud and clear, just ask John Cena. Go pop in your Money in the Bank DVD and check out CM Punk’s entrance. Before his music even hits, 15,000 people are chanting his name in unison, and just when you think it cannot get any louder … it does. As The Second City Savior emerged from behind the curtain, the crowd noise level was that of about 100 proverbial pipe bombs. As Jerry Lawler said, ‘Never have I seen such raw hometown emotion …’ Chicago fans get it. They know they are part of the WWE live experience, and they want to make history. Chicago prides itself on being the best, they desire the electricity and intensity of a WWE event. Chicago loves WWE, and nothing will ever change that. Chicago is loyal to WWE, and WWE is loyal to Chicago."
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October 2, 2011
Come meet WWE Superstar CM Punk as he appears starting at 11:00 a.m. at KMART located at 1400 South Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70123
Open to the first 300 attendees. One autograph per person.
Wristband policy in effect. Wristbands will be distributed to the first 300 attendees. Space is limited. Arrive early.
Talent and event subject to change.
Source: wwe.com
CM PUNK
Last Week: 4
This Week: 5
The “Voice of the Voiceless” may have fallen to Triple H at Night of Champions, but he earned The Game’s respect.
Punk’s shirt screams for ice cream!
By: James Wortman
September 21, 2011
CLEVELAND – CM Punk might be finding himself embroiled in some of the most brutal battles in recent WWE history – including the first-ever Triple Threat Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship in two weeks – but that doesn’t mean The “Voice of the Voiceless” has lost his appreciation for the simpler things in life. On the same night he clashed with WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H in a No Disqualification Match, The Straight Edge Savior debuted a new shirt that symbolizes his love for Good Humor’s defunct line of WWE ice cream bars, featuring one of the long-gone frozen treats stamped with his iconic tattooed likeness. (PHOTOS OF PUNK’S NEW THREADS)
“My inspiration for the shirt? I want the freakin’ ice cream bars back!” Punk matter-of-factly told WWE.com on Monday, less than 24 hours after his Night of Champions collision with The Cerebral Assassin. “I’m still working on that. But in the meantime, I’m going to keep shoving it down people’s throats. Because everyone likes ice cream, which goes in your mouth and then goes down your throat.”
