Off-Air RAW report: Punk & Cena play keep-away with Rodriguez

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WATCH ONLINE : WWE Raw 8/15/11

After WWE Raw went off the air, Alberto Del Rio and his ring announcer/manager Ricardo Rodriguez were headed up the ramp when CM Punk's music hit.

Both Del Rio and Rodriguez retreated to the ring only to be stuck between John Cena and Punk. Del Rio received a GTS from Punk followed by an Attitude Adjustment from Cena. Rodriguez then begged Cena and Punk to hand over the WWE Championship. Punk and Cena began to toss the title between each other as Rodriguez would attempt to intercept, but fail miserably.

At one point, John Cena used the WWE Title in a "bullfight" with Rodriguez being the bull. Every time Rodriguez would reach for the title and not get it, the crowd yelled ole! Rodriguez gave up, and was also given a GTS from Punk and Attitude Adjustment from Cena. Once he cleared the ring, both John Cena and CM Punk did a pose off with the WWE Championship.

It was very similar to what they did when both men held the belt. Cena received a lot of cheers mixed with boos while Punk received a huge pop. They did 3 poses each with the title, then Cena left the ring. Punk left and the ring announcer thanked the crowd for coming.

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CM Punk's run as world champion surrounded by controversy again

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WATCH ONLINE : WWE SummerSlam PPV 14/8/11

When CM Punk made his on-air debut for World Wrestling Entertainment in Extreme Championship Wrestling, he immediately became a fan favorite. After competing on the independent circuit for several years, he took his chance in WWE seriously. He won the ECW Title from John Morrison in what was one of the best rivalries in the revival of the brand. The ECW Title today isn't thought upon as a world title anymore, as WWE doesn't even acknowledge it when talking about any of the past champions.

Punk won his first World Heavyweight Title on June 23, 2008 after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract against a worn down Edge. Punk held on to the title until September, where he was forced out of his Championship Scramble match after Legacy attacked him, leaving him unable to compete.

His second reign as World Heavyweight Champion was again started by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. This time, Punk began a heel turn by using the contract to defeat a worn down Jeff Hardy who had just won the title by defeating Edge. This memorable angle had some "wow" moments, such as Punk walking out to the ring dressed like Hardy, face paint included. This title reign ended legitimately, when Hardy won the title at Night of Champions.

As Hardy was nearing his exit from WWE, these two men battled at SummerSlam in a match that saw Punk win the World Heavyweight Title for the third time. It was at the pay per view where The Undertaker returned to WWE and attacked the new champion, setting up a program between the two men.

This feud was filled with controversy, as these two men battled in a submission match that saw Punk lose the title, only to see have General Manager Teddy Long come out and restart the match. Punk won the match when the referee called for the bell during the Anaconda Vise even though The Undertaker didn't submit, a la Montreal screw-job. Eventually, The Undertaker won the belt, and Punk was off to start the Straight Edge Society.

Then came the most recent WWE Championship reign that saw Punk defeat John Cena, and walk away for the company for two weeks. Upon his return, a match was arranged between Punk and Cena to determine the undisputed WWE Champion. The match was held at SummerSlam, and ended in drama, as Punk earned the three-count from special referee Triple H with Cena's foot on the rope.

The controversy seemed as though it was over when Cena walked to the locker room and Punk was left to celebrate. During his celebration, Kevin Nash made his first appearance in WWE since January . One jack-knife power bomb later, and Alberto Del Rio made his way to the ring to cash in his title contract.

I don't know why WWE constantly uses these twists with Punk. He is one of the most popular superstars with the fans and one of the best all-around workers in the company. On talent alone, he should be able to become a champion and hold the title for a long period of time, too bad the powers that be don't feel the same way.

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Nash vs. Punk and Cena vs. Del Rio are good for WWE

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Hello, folks!

In my recent article regarding the direction of CM Punk, some argued that I was too quick to jump to conclusions and that CM Punk and the WWE would be just fine.

I felt, however, a little hesitant. With Del Rio winning the title at SummerSlam, I thought that if the WWE did not hit back with a solid storyline for CM Punk at last night’s show, then all would be lost.

I am happy to now be writing with what can only be described as a cross between relief and satisfaction.

Relief because the WWE creative team have got a direction for everyone involved in the chaotic finale of SummerSlam, and excitement because I can’t wait to see where these new storylines take us.

The first rivalry we were introduced to was what seems to be a blossoming CM Punk/Kevin Nash feud. Kevin Nash was brought in by Triple H to explain his actions to the WWE Universe, and CM Punk took personally offense at the excuse Nash gave due to his history in the Kliq, and the company.

In what was once again an excellent worked shoot, Punk raised the issue that it is no longer 1994, but 2011. Nash responded to these facts, referencing all he has done for the business. This back and forth point-scoring made for a brilliant bit of television and also left the storyline different options—possibly to include Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

A new McMahon-Helmsley era may be on the horizon, and it could be this feud that allows it to flourish.

The thing that really excited me about this fork in the big feud is that they both have the potential to be great, carrying on the roll the WWE has been on as of late.

Cena did not show up on Raw until the end of the night, when he exploded on Alberto Del Rio, then cut a promo on how “p*ssed off” he was that Alberto cashed in Money in the Bank after arguably one of the greatest matches of the year.

The fact that Cena was so annoyed pretty much secured a Cena/Del Rio feud.

If you are used to reading my Raw/SmackDown reviews, then you will know that I am not the biggest Cena fan. But at a time where the WWE seems to be in a transitional phase, I am beginning to like him as a character a lot more.

Cena being annoyed at Del Rio for cashing in Money in the Bank at the most opportune moment makes him appear as a moralistic person, as his character demands. It also gives Cena an excuse to stay in the title hunt on his very long road to WrestleMania.

If one is looking at this rivalry in terms of Del Rio’s character, then I believe that this will elevate him to that top level.

A feud with Cena puts Del Rio in that spotlight that so very nearly evaded him. Allowing him to work with the top superstar in the industry can only help to shift attention onto the 2011 Royal Rumble winner.


Also, if Del Rio manages to somehow retain his title cleanly to Cena, then it will give him ultimate credibility as a champion.

Though I think being a champion suits Del Rio and his character, I am not fully invested in the idea that he represents the best in the business. A win over Cena would help me come to terms with it, just as his win over Mysterio did last night did.

So with these two rivalries storming ahead, it is looking like Raw will be jam-packed full of action, right up until Night of Champions in October.

A decent development of these two feuds is needed to keep people interested. Even one mistake could send the IWC crashing down from this current state of euphoria.

These two rivalries could help WWE have one of its best years in quite some time.

What do you think? Am I jumping the gun again by suggesting these rivalries are definitely going to happen, or am I spot on with my analysis?

Good or bad, I would like to hear your opinion.

source : bleacherreport.com

Best possible post-WWE Summerslam 2011 storyline

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John Cena and CM Punk put on an outstanding match at Money in the Bank and will now meet again at SummerSlam, with HHH as the special referee. This match has a lot riding on it, and many people have given match previews.

But what is the best thing that could come from this?

Odds are both men will put on an entertaining match, with each man taking the other to his limit.

The promos that have occured leading up to this match are what truly make this match something special.

Both men will have their moments, and it will appear that both at some point have taken the match, but as you know, it will end up as a two-count and carry on.

HHH as the referee will have something to do with the final outcome; we have all watched WWE enough to know that special referees always interfere. Odds are HHH will assist CM Punk, whether it is on purpose or by accident, and Punk will get the three-count and be the "undisputed" WWE champion.

But from there it truly gets interesting.

Immediately following the match, there are a few possible outcomes.

We could see HHH attack the champion, whether it is Punk or Cena, and Alberto Del Rio come out to in his Money in the Bank briefcase. (Mexico tour coming up soon.) This is the most logical choice, and that would set up interesting feuds down the road.

The second possibility is that Vince McMahon could somehow be involved. He could state that he has a lawyer or just something really weird, and it could interfere with HHH as referee. But afterward Del Rio could still cash in his brief case.

Let's say that Del Rio does cash in.

The Cena vs Punk feud would continue on, with Punk delivering legendary promos and continuing to express his hate for what Cena has been given by the WWE and the fact that he hasn't been given the same perks.

This could end up being a feud that leads all the way up to the Royal Rumble but could even go into WrestleMania.

Of course Punk and Cena will not face off at WrestleMania, and no, they will not fight at each PPV, but they could end up having the type of feud that Angle and Lesnar had years ago in which they attempted to always one-up each other.

By the possibility of that happening (fingers crossed), that could lead to somehow CM Punk's talking Stone Cold Steve Austin into having one more match, that match being against him at WrestleMania 28.

Yes, that is just a fantasy, and there is a great chance that it will not happen.

But hey, a person can always dream, right?

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Why should CM Punk hold the WWE title after SummerSlam.

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The match is set! All they have to do is show up.

Of course I'm talking about WWE champions John Cena, CM Punk and the special guest referee for the evening, the C.O.O. himself, Triple H.

This past Monday on RAW we got an early taste of things to come, and I feel like it won't be pretty at SummerSlam.

CM Punk took matters into his own hands and revealed some truths that just needed to be told and, in the process, continued the recent "revival," if you will, of the WWE.

Let's face it, aren't we more glued to the television set since all this began? I would like to think so. Not only did Punk's actions nail him a WWE championship, but he met and defeated John Cena in the ring, fair and square. His real-life relationship with Beth Phoenix may also be one of the reasons the Divas division has new life to it.

All in all, I'd say those are some pretty spectacular feats attributed to ONE MAN. This "Second City Saint" is a world class athlete and deserves to be the champion more than anyone right now.

Not convinced yet? Here are some reasons why I believe this with all of my heart.

Change Was in Order
John Cena is an 11-time world champion, having held the world heavyweight championship twice and the WWE championship a record nine times!

Enough is enough, already!

I know he is the "face" of the company, but come on! Did he really have to defeat a worn out Rey Mysterio on July 25th? Did he have to beat Triple H's record of eight WWE titles?

The man has to have it all, and that is what kills it for me. I used to like John Cena VERY MUCH at one point, but now I just want him to take a break.

Heal your body or have a baby with your wife, Cena, and leave us alone for a while. Please!

CM Punk says it so well—he takes the words right out of my mouth. Right up to the moment he won the title, it was same old, same old.

The Straightedge Superstar is on his first reign as WWE champion. Can we see up to where that can lead without interruptions?

Imagine the potential feuds that can be created with him holding the title. John Cena is a megastar. He doesn't need the championship—we'd still be interested in his matches or buy his merchandise. CM Punk brings a new and refreshing picture and it should not end just yet.

A New Title Belt Should Be Commissioned
With CM Punk as the WWE champion leading a new era, it would be time to throw that "Spinner" belt in the trash.

John Cena had that one made for him back in 2005. That is a lifetime ago in WWE standards and, frankly, it was made to go with his rapper gimmick. It is sad to see the champions never wearing championships around their waist anymore.

The "Spinner" belt looked more like a prop or "bling-bling," if you will. It does not possess the majesty or trophy-like allure of, say, the classic winged-eagle belt.

When the dust settles and the WWE title situation is resolved, there will be a new UNDISPUTED champion and, therefore, the winner should be awarded a new piece—something to mark the occasion.

I'm sure CM Punk has taste and, if so, the new championship title should reflect that.

An Open Door to New Challengers
With John Cena out of the way, this would leave room for someone else to try and steal Punk's spotlight and championship.

One gigantic rumor going around is the legendary "Stone Cold" Steve Austin taking on CM Punk at WrestleMania XXVIII. If the WWE could pair that to a John Cena-The Rock match, I believe the buy-rates would easily pass the million mark.

It would be a dream-come-true to old and new fans alike. We'd have the two most opposite characters possible handing us the best 20-30 minutes of our WWE lives on a silver platter.

There was also a recent Chris Jericho tweet directed at CM Punk after the latter publicly mentioned him on RAW.

@IAmJericho Chris Jericho Everyone is so excited that  @CMPunk mentioned me on Raw. Newsflash...I don't give a shit. Mind ur own business and stop rippin me off Punk.

This could be an angle and a wish-come-true at the same time. Could Chris Jericho be planning a return soon? If so, a feud with WWE champion CM Punk would be out of this world.

Now, this next one is my chosen scenario. The Miz made clear on a recent interview that despite not being scheduled for SummerSlam, it would personally make it memorable. I would love a Miz-Punk feud, especially since we have been getting a glimpse of a new, more angry "must-see" WWE superstar.

If Rey Mysterio is too injured to compete on Monday due to his real-life knee injury, I bet the "Awesome One" arrives and challenges CM Punk, therefore igniting a new rivalry.

I had predicted months ago that Triple H and CM Punk would follow in the title lineage after Miz. Could "The Game" get involved in the picture? We have but a few days to find out.

Whichever way you spin it, CM Punk versus anyone else other than John Cena is a breath of life for WWE.

We Want To Hear What He'll Say Next
This week on RAW we got more revelations by CM Punk.

He mentioned how John Cena is a phony, Triple H is an attention whore and how he would love to have an ice cream bar with his face on it.

Some may claim that this was scripted, but I cannot believe he would be allowed to talk about the recent firings unless he was given free and unlimited mic time. Having him as the champion brought back the interest in watching all two hours of Monday Night RAW every week.

You just never know what happens anymore and that is wonderful. I remember Howard Stern becoming a big name not because he said one outrageous thing, but because it kept on coming week after week. We just wanted to know what he'd say next and that kept us religiously attached to our radios.

CM Punk "saved" WWE in the summer of 2011.

Holding out for a few more perks is something ANYONE would do if they had the advantage, so for Cena and Trips to call him out on it makes them even bigger hypocrites since they are the first on the list of guys who get everything they want.

Hard Work Pays off in the End
Say what you will about him or his attitude, but CM Punk has years of experience. After the last year, which saw him lose all of his pay-per-view matches, the man finally got what he deserved: a title shot.

He didn't "deserve" the championship—that you earn by winning the title match. What he deserved was the opportunity; he went through two major players and the seemingly invulnerable champion in John Cena to become king of the mountain.

He has years of experience in the ring, a legion of fans and three world title reigns on his resume before even putting his hands on the WWE championship. All of that experience and faith will be with him come SummerSlam.

CM Punk will use all of his tricks and all of his knowledge, with the added fire of knowing he can beat Cena clean. In the end, unless cheated out of his championship because of deceit, he will be named the UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPION.

The Era of Personality is upon you, whether you like it or not.

SummerSlam Will Be Spectacular
There are four killer matches announced for this Sunday.

When you think about it, this year's edition of SummerSlam is built around one particular match: WWE champion CM Punk versus WWE champion John Cena.

I hope they give it at least 25 minutes, with all of the suspense and action that their previous encounter had and then some.

Bigger, better, badder, right? Make us proud, WWE, like you do so well, so often. I can't wait to see The Miz cause trouble or Christian retaining his WHC. Beth Phoenix should be crowned the new Divas champion and put all the princesses in their place.

More than anything, I hope the Cult of Personality and CM Punk wash away the old and usher in the new in WWE.

Triple H—call it down the middle or GO TO SLEEP!

source : bleacherreport.com

John Cena vs. CM Punk – Undisputed WWE Championship Match

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As John Cena and CM Punk has earned the right to call themselves the WWE Champion, But there can be only one WWE Champion in WWE. So, these two men will collide at The biggest event of the summer at SummerSlam in Los Angeles, where they will determine that who will be the ultimate Undisputed WWE Champion.

For the first time since 1963, there is two champions in WWE. It occur because Punk made an shocking return on July 25 eposide of Monday night Raw (WATCH). Just after Cena won his newly WWE Title from Rey Mysterio and being known as his eleventh World title win. Punk imerged at the end of the match an congulated Cena for his victory by holding his WWE Championship high.

The next week, keeping in mind the WWE Championship scenario, WWE's new COO, Triple H, made a match that both the titleholders cash their titles at SummerSlam and the winner will go on to the history books of WWE as the true Undisputed WWE champion.

At WWE Money in the Bank (WATCH) event which was held at Punk's hometown and many believed that it was his last night as an WWE Superstar, Despite Mr. McMahon's trying his best to ensure that Punk should not leave WWE as an champion. Ultimatly Punk overcame Cena with his finishing manure Go to Sleep, by which we saw the last of WWE title before vanishing from WWE.

By witnessing the WWE title vanishing form the WWE the WWE Chairman scheduled a tournament to have a new WWE champion, The tournament was successful in naming a new WWE Champion Rey Mysterio the following week. It was also declared as the last night of Mr.McMahon as he was relieved form his duties in WWE from the WWE Board of Directors and apointed his son-in-law Triple H as the new COO of WWE.

The 'King of Kings' Triple H addressed the WWE Universe and stated that The Master of 619 will face The Cenation Commander later that night for the WWE Title. Cena's hustle, loyalty and respect prevailed that night, A new WWE Champion's hand was raised that night. The Champs victory celebration was crashed by the Straight Edge Superstar who made his return as the best in the world and questioned the WWE's new COO that who is the true WWE Champion, The Cerebral Assassin has left that question to be answered at SummerSlam.

Will CM Punk be known as the Undisputed WWE Champion or did Punk made a big mistake by returing into the WWE ring. To find out WATCH SummerSlam PPV at ItchMovies on August 14.

John Cena vs. CM Punk - SummerSlam 2011 Promo