CM Punk will be in the corner of UFC fighter Chael Sonnen for the January 28th UFC on FOX 2 event. At that event, Chael Sonnen faces Mark Munoz. WWE gave Punk the night off from the scheduled WWE house show in Evansville that night.
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By: Joey Styles & James Patts | January 3, 2012
WWE has created a new entrance set for non-televised live events that captures the feel of WWE’s outstanding television productions of Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown.
Measuring 20 feet high and 40 feet wide, the spectacular new set weighs more than a ton and fills an entire tractor trailer from back to front and top to bottom. It is comprised of thousands of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and requires more than four hours of set-up time before each live event. To fully deliver an experience similar to that seen every week on WWE’s television productions, the three sets (Raw, SmackDown and one backup) were an investment of more than 1.5 million dollars.
The new set was introduced at both the Raw and SmackDown live events between Christmas and New Year’s Day. WWE.com was on hand in WWE’s home state capital of Hartford, Conn. for the final Raw live event of 2011, where the new set garnered reactions to from our Superstars, Divas and most importantly, you … our fans.
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Dolph Ziggler def. WWE Champion CM Punk by Count-Out
CM Punk lost his bout against No. 1 contender Dolph Ziggler, but retained the WWE Championship when the match ended in a count-out thanks to a distraction by Interim Raw GM John Laurinaitis. The EVP of Talent Relations ran down to the ring to advise the WWE official about the exposed turnbuckle. Meanwhile, The Straight Edge Savior nearly hit his opponent with the GTS, then locked him in the Anaconda Vise, but the official never saw Ziggler tap because he was talking to Laurinaitis. Punk ended up outside the ring, thanks to Laurinaitis, who pulled down the ropes, allowing him to slide out. Punk couldn’t get back onto the mat before the 10-count, giving his opponent the victory. While the cocky Ziggler didn’t win the title, he left proudly holding Punk’s WWE Championship knowing he’s defeated him for two straight weeks.
WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler (Special Guest Referee John Laurinaitis)
At the 25th anniversary of the WWE Royal Rumble, CM Punk will defend his WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler in a highly anticipated title bout. In addition to making the match, Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis declared he would be the special referee. For Punk, the Royal Rumble provides the opportunity not only to put the loudmouth challenger in his place, but also to remain under the skin of Mr. Laurinaitis. For Dolph Ziggler, the Rumble allows the WWE’s resident showoff the chance to turn words into actions and walk out of St. Louis with the WWE Championship.
After weeks of back-and-forth between the two Superstars that included the showoff challenger stating his intent to beat Punk and become a “real” champion, Punk and Ziggler will finally settle their score at the Rumble, further ensuring that the pay-per-view’s 25th year will be a memorable one.
Perhaps the most egregious affront to The Straight Edge Superstar’s well-being during the course of the past month came during the final Monday Night Raw of 2011. With the cards stacked squarely against him by Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis, The Second City Savior faced an uphill battle to make sure his hometown Chicago faithful left the arena happy. In the second of three title-free Gauntlet Matches scheduled by Laurinaitis, Punk faced Ziggler after defeating Jack Swagger just minutes earlier.
@CMPunk: Memphis! Let’s go! pic.twitter.com/s472ZI6P
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By: Bobby Melok | January 1, 2012
WWE.com concludes its picks for the Best Videos of 2011, celebrating the greatest moments from Raw, SmackDown and our own exclusive videos.
CM Punk’s controversial speech
One night in July, CM Punk cost John Cena a Tables Match against R-Truth. The Nexus leader takes to the stage and goes on to change WWE. Pipe bomb, engage.
CM Punk has been named Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Wrestler of the Year for 2011.
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Placed in a Gauntlet Match by Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis, the WWE Champion managed to beat Jack Swagger, but fell to Dolph Ziggler after being distracted by the EVP. Now, Punk will defend his title against Ziggler on Monday’s Raw.
Day 4 of WWE.com’s Best Videos for 2011 continues to revisit the greatest moments of the year from Raw, SmackDown and our own exclusive videos. Don’t forget to stop by tomorrow for the final five clips!
WWE.com Exclusive: John Laurinaitis “congratulates” Punk
In this WWE.com exclusive video, The Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim General Manger of Raw begrudgingly congratulates CM Punk on winning the WWE Championship at Survivor Series.
CM Punk unveils the “Johnny Ace” tribute video
After winning the Pipe Bomb of the Year Slammy, CM Punk presents a totally rad tribute to the sports-entertainment career of Raw’s Interim General Manager.
@CMPunk: Hartford!!! Get the devils autograph! Let’s go!!!! pic.twitter.com/UpdaHHwD
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