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[bullets]

That confirms a worked shoot, which I originally thought it was anyway. Luckily it doesn't make much of a difference as he went off the script.

It had to be a worked shoot , they would of cut him off much sooner.

Vince has let people call his daughter a **** , beat him to a pulp , and even degraded women so I think he's willing to go to great lengths if he thinks it's a good idea.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/exclusive-backstage-reaction-to-cm-punks-raw-promo-131989

While some people backstage knew it was coming, CM Punk's shoot promo on Monday Night Raw certainly had everyone buzzing. When Punk started talking about being "a Paul Heyman guy," and referenced controversial, past WWE names like Brock Lesnar, many wrestlers watching on the monitor were said to be "simply and solidly stunned" according to one WWE Superstar we spoke with, and several others were trying to find out Talent Exec John Laurinaitis' reaction as well.

While no one believes Punk went into business for himself, the majority of the Raw locker room was said to be "in shock" (according to one source in production) over how strong the shoot promo was, and the delivery.

We will have tons more on this breaking story as it continues to develop.

 

[X Knight]

CM Punk!!

Was that entire speech scripted and sanctioned??!!

regardless, it was brilliant. Punk said on national TV what we've all been feeling!!

And the brilliance of Punk's promos are that, even though he plays the bad guy, what he speaks is largely the truth. just like his feud with Jeff Hardy......

 

[blueblazer2]

I wonder what he was about to say about the bully campaign

 

[bullets]

I'm really hoping it's HHH's influence backstage that is behind this.

I wouldn;t be surprised. Triple H liked to slip in some of these type of remarks. He never crossed the barrier like CM punk did though


Damn WWE ....just when I thought I was out .. you pull me back in.

 

[Gotham Knight]

Don't get me wrong. I think it was a worked shoot that Punk intentionally went off the script with. So I'm still hoping this was Vince's reaction after it:

 

[Hunter Rider]

Here are some tweets from talents regarding CM Punk's RAW promo, we are re-posting some that were posted earlier:

Steve Austin: @CMPunk just melted my 52 inch TV with a scorching hot promo...delivery, content, and attitude...one of the best promos I've ever seen.


Jim Ross: Amazing feedback on @cmpunk end of Raw comments. Too many overanalyzing it. Did you like it? If so, enjoy it. Was it compelling? Yes


Taz: Punk did a great job & I always liked him when we were in wwe together and his work! But I must say... There r many of us who were NEVER pushed to the level Punk was & were NEVER allowed to shoot like that, he's lucky he was allowed to do that. But it was very strong & real!! I liked a lot! Good stuff Punk!


Colt Cabana: Colt Cabana's Trending but @CMPunk should legit trend FOREVER. Coolest thing on wrestling since 1998. Can't believe theyre gonna let'm walk


Maryse: @CMPunk for President of the United-States....


Todd Grisham: Punk came unhinged tonight. Never seen anything like it in my 8 years @WWE


MVP: @CMPunk stayed at my house saturday night & we had a very in depth convo. I haven't seen the promo. But I'm sure my friend made me proud! ...

........

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

That was absolutely spectacular...just unbelievably good promo from Punk.

It was just magic. I REFUSE to believe that WWE approved all of that.

It was a work. They showed the Raw copyright logo during the Cena / Truth match. They knew how they were ending the show.

 

[TX85]

Sorry IF already talked about,But what IF this leads to officially a whole new era and Punk actually wins the title then gets a new design on it??

 

[Nemi]

Because he really needs to see that promo....

 

[Gotham Knight]

Sorry IF already talked about,But what IF this leads to officially a whole new era and Punk actually wins the title then gets a new design on it??

Don't make me even get that as some kind of a possibility in my mind. WWE isn't going back. At least, not anytime soon.

 

[SuperBatman]

They could. I mean I remember reading that Cena said that the Spinner Belt design was outdated and there has been a new belt ready to go for awhile now

 

[Wheels]

THAT my friends was one the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Punk said on national TV what I've always wanted to say to Vince. Well, except the stuff about HHH, becaue I think he's going to help the company.

 

[NDX]

July 4th RAW Spoilers

Spoiler

Source: PWInsider.com

At the start of the show they had a graphic announcing that Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and R Truth will be in a Number One Contender Match for the WWE Title at Money In the Bank. They also announced Alex Riley versus Miz.

John Cena comes out for a promo and he mentions that CM Punk has been stripped of his right to challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship in Chicago. He mentions that is why they are going to do the Triple Threat Match to determine a new number one contender. He also says that they are going to treat things as if CM Punk never existed in WWE.

Cena says that he is not happy with the decision and he believes that Punk was saying what he believes in, but he does not agree with Punk. He does agree with Punk's right to say what he did. Cena says that he wants answers from Vince McMahon and he wants those answers tonight.

John Cena says that he wants to face CM Punk at Money in the Bank

Match Number One: Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres defeat the Bellas when Kelly pinned one of the Bellas.

R Truth is interviewed in the back by Scott Stanford and Truth says that he already beat John Cena so he shouldn't have to win a Triple Threat Match tonight to face Cena at Money in the Bank. Truth talks about how there is a conspiracy.

Truth bumps into Alberto Del Rio and Del Rio tells Truth that it is his destiny.

Match Number Two: WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga defeated Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella when McGillicutty pinned Santino after a neck breaker.

After the match, while everyone was still in the ring, Zack Ryder came out onto the stage and said 'Woo woo woo you know it' and left.

Miz was interviewed by Scott Stanford in the back and Miz says that he should be in the number one contender's match tonight. Miz says that he isn't in that match because of Alex Riley. Miz says that he brought Riley on Raw and he is going to take him out tonight.

Match Number Three: Jack Swagger over Sergeant Slaughter with the Swagger Bomb. After the match, Swagger puts Slaughter in the ankle lock until Evan Bourne comes to the ring to make the save.

Slaughter leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Match Number Four: Alberto Del Rio defeats Rey Mysterio and R Truth with a cross arm breaker on Mysterio to become the new number one contender for the WWE Championship.

Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler are having a Fourth of July party in the ring since he is the United States Champion. Vickie wants everyone to sing Happy Birthday to Dolph but they don't so Vickie sings to Dolph.

Dolph says that he is the best superstar and he is in his prime. Dolph says that as long as he is the United States Champion, it is the only title that matters.

Kofi Kingston comes out to the ring and he says that without Vickie in his corner, Dolph cannot beat him. Dolph tells Kofi that he is at a higher level than Kofi and that Kofi should leave his party. Vickie gets pushed into the birthday cake and then Kofi and Dolph brawl.

Match Number Five: Alex Riley beats Miz with a backslide.

After the match, Miz destroyed Riley, breaking the barricade and then he dropped the ring steps on Riley.

Vince McMahon comes out and he says that CM Punk deserved his suspension and he talks about how Punk wanted too much money for his new contract. Vince says that he is standing by his decision to suspend Punk.

John Cena comes out and he says that Vince loves freedom of speech and he still wants to face CM Punk. Cena says that if Vince doesn't feel like fighting then he should hang it up.

Vince says that he really suspended Punk because he doesn't want Punk to leave with the title. Cena made fun of Vince being afraid to let Punk wrestle. Cena talks about the match and then Vince tells Cena not to piss him off and not to be like Hogan.

Cena tells Vince to give the people what they want. Vince says that he doesn't give a damn what the people want. Cena gives Vince a speech and then gives Vince the WWE Championship and walks out.

Vince tells Cena to wait and he meets him on the ramp. Vince says that CM Punk is reinstated and Cena has his match at Money in the Bank with CM Punk. Vince tells Cena that if Punk walks out of Chicago with the title then John Cena is fired.

This was the end of the taping.

There was no mention about Del Rio's title shot after the closing segment.

 

[Mr.Webs]

That was really amazing. I heard about this promo and had to go search for it...Jesus, nothing in the last few years can even touch this promo, save for maybe something from Michaels or Jericho. Brilliant.

 

[Hunter Rider]

July 4th RAW Spoilers

Spoiler

Source: PWInsider.com

At the start of the show they had a graphic announcing that Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and R Truth will be in a Number One Contender Match for the WWE Title at Money In the Bank. They also announced Alex Riley versus Miz.

John Cena comes out for a promo and he mentions that CM Punk has been stripped of his right to challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship in Chicago. He mentions that is why they are going to do the Triple Threat Match to determine a new number one contender. He also says that they are going to treat things as if CM Punk never existed in WWE.

Cena says that he is not happy with the decision and he believes that Punk was saying what he believes in, but he does not agree with Punk. He does agree with Punk's right to say what he did. Cena says that he wants answers from Vince McMahon and he wants those answers tonight.

John Cena says that he wants to face CM Punk at Money in the Bank

Match Number One: Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres defeat the Bellas when Kelly pinned one of the Bellas.

R Truth is interviewed in the back by Scott Stanford and Truth says that he already beat John Cena so he shouldn't have to win a Triple Threat Match tonight to face Cena at Money in the Bank. Truth talks about how there is a conspiracy.

Truth bumps into Alberto Del Rio and Del Rio tells Truth that it is his destiny.

Match Number Two: WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga defeated Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella when McGillicutty pinned Santino after a neck breaker.

After the match, while everyone was still in the ring, Zack Ryder came out onto the stage and said 'Woo woo woo you know it' and left.

Miz was interviewed by Scott Stanford in the back and Miz says that he should be in the number one contender's match tonight. Miz says that he isn't in that match because of Alex Riley. Miz says that he brought Riley on Raw and he is going to take him out tonight.

Match Number Three: Jack Swagger over Sergeant Slaughter with the Swagger Bomb. After the match, Swagger puts Slaughter in the ankle lock until Evan Bourne comes to the ring to make the save.

Slaughter leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Match Number Four: Alberto Del Rio defeats Rey Mysterio and R Truth with a cross arm breaker on Mysterio to become the new number one contender for the WWE Championship.

Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler are having a Fourth of July party in the ring since he is the United States Champion. Vickie wants everyone to sing Happy Birthday to Dolph but they don't so Vickie sings to Dolph.

Dolph says that he is the best superstar and he is in his prime. Dolph says that as long as he is the United States Champion, it is the only title that matters.

Kofi Kingston comes out to the ring and he says that without Vickie in his corner, Dolph cannot beat him. Dolph tells Kofi that he is at a higher level than Kofi and that Kofi should leave his party. Vickie gets pushed into the birthday cake and then Kofi and Dolph brawl.

Match Number Five: Alex Riley beats Miz with a backslide.

After the match, Miz destroyed Riley, breaking the barricade and then he dropped the ring steps on Riley.

Vince McMahon comes out and he says that CM Punk deserved his suspension and he talks about how Punk wanted too much money for his new contract. Vince says that he is standing by his decision to suspend Punk.

John Cena comes out and he says that Vince loves freedom of speech and he still wants to face CM Punk. Cena says that if Vince doesn't feel like fighting then he should hang it up.

Vince says that he really suspended Punk because he doesn't want Punk to leave with the title. Cena made fun of Vince being afraid to let Punk wrestle. Cena talks about the match and then Vince tells Cena not to piss him off and not to be like Hogan.

Cena tells Vince to give the people what they want. Vince says that he doesn't give a damn what the people want. Cena gives Vince a speech and then gives Vince the WWE Championship and walks out.

Vince tells Cena to wait and he meets him on the ramp. Vince says that CM Punk is reinstated and Cena has his match at Money in the Bank with CM Punk. Vince tells Cena that if Punk walks out of Chicago with the title then John Cena is fired.

This was the end of the taping.

There was no mention about Del Rio's title shot after the closing segment.

It's a shame they had to film next weeks Raw immediately because of July 4th. After Punk's blistering promo they could have used a weeks breather before coming out fresh, live next week.

As it stands those spoilers are uninspiring.

 

[rorybreaker]

July 4th RAW Spoilers

Spoiler

Source: PWInsider.com

At the start of the show they had a graphic announcing that Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and R Truth will be in a Number One Contender Match for the WWE Title at Money In the Bank. They also announced Alex Riley versus Miz.

John Cena comes out for a promo and he mentions that CM Punk has been stripped of his right to challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship in Chicago. He mentions that is why they are going to do the Triple Threat Match to determine a new number one contender. He also says that they are going to treat things as if CM Punk never existed in WWE.

Cena says that he is not happy with the decision and he believes that Punk was saying what he believes in, but he does not agree with Punk. He does agree with Punk's right to say what he did. Cena says that he wants answers from Vince McMahon and he wants those answers tonight.

John Cena says that he wants to face CM Punk at Money in the Bank

Match Number One: Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres defeat the Bellas when Kelly pinned one of the Bellas.

R Truth is interviewed in the back by Scott Stanford and Truth says that he already beat John Cena so he shouldn't have to win a Triple Threat Match tonight to face Cena at Money in the Bank. Truth talks about how there is a conspiracy.

Truth bumps into Alberto Del Rio and Del Rio tells Truth that it is his destiny.

Match Number Two: WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga defeated Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella when McGillicutty pinned Santino after a neck breaker.

After the match, while everyone was still in the ring, Zack Ryder came out onto the stage and said 'Woo woo woo you know it' and left.

Miz was interviewed by Scott Stanford in the back and Miz says that he should be in the number one contender's match tonight. Miz says that he isn't in that match because of Alex Riley. Miz says that he brought Riley on Raw and he is going to take him out tonight.

Match Number Three: Jack Swagger over Sergeant Slaughter with the Swagger Bomb. After the match, Swagger puts Slaughter in the ankle lock until Evan Bourne comes to the ring to make the save.

Slaughter leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Match Number Four: Alberto Del Rio defeats Rey Mysterio and R Truth with a cross arm breaker on Mysterio to become the new number one contender for the WWE Championship.

Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler are having a Fourth of July party in the ring since he is the United States Champion. Vickie wants everyone to sing Happy Birthday to Dolph but they don't so Vickie sings to Dolph.

Dolph says that he is the best superstar and he is in his prime. Dolph says that as long as he is the United States Champion, it is the only title that matters.

Kofi Kingston comes out to the ring and he says that without Vickie in his corner, Dolph cannot beat him. Dolph tells Kofi that he is at a higher level than Kofi and that Kofi should leave his party. Vickie gets pushed into the birthday cake and then Kofi and Dolph brawl.

Match Number Five: Alex Riley beats Miz with a backslide.

After the match, Miz destroyed Riley, breaking the barricade and then he dropped the ring steps on Riley.

Vince McMahon comes out and he says that CM Punk deserved his suspension and he talks about how Punk wanted too much money for his new contract. Vince says that he is standing by his decision to suspend Punk.

John Cena comes out and he says that Vince loves freedom of speech and he still wants to face CM Punk. Cena says that if Vince doesn't feel like fighting then he should hang it up.

Vince says that he really suspended Punk because he doesn't want Punk to leave with the title. Cena made fun of Vince being afraid to let Punk wrestle. Cena talks about the match and then Vince tells Cena not to piss him off and not to be like Hogan.

Cena tells Vince to give the people what they want. Vince says that he doesn't give a damn what the people want. Cena gives Vince a speech and then gives Vince the WWE Championship and walks out.

Vince tells Cena to wait and he meets him on the ramp. Vince says that CM Punk is reinstated and Cena has his match at Money in the Bank with CM Punk. Vince tells Cena that if Punk walks out of Chicago with the title then John Cena is fired.

This was the end of the taping.

There was no mention about Del Rio's title shot after the closing segment.

Spoiler

Could this lead to a banged up Cena taking a break, and a power trip Punk title run???

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

It's a shame they had to film next weeks Raw immediately because of July 4th. After Punk's blistering promo they could have used a weeks breather before coming out fresh, live next week.

As it stands those spoilers are uninspiring.

I feel the exact same way.

 

[Spicy]

you know what was one of the best things about that promo? no annoying "what" chants

 

[Gotham Knight]

They could. I mean I remember reading that Cena said that the Spinner Belt design was outdated and there has been a new belt ready to go for awhile now

I was referring to the "new era" part. Changing the belt could happen. It probably isn't even that big of a deal to them.

 

[SuperBatman]

People they had to tape Raw tonight for next week not because it's 4th of July but because they are doing a Austrilian tour.

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

It's a shame they had to film next weeks Raw immediately because of July 4th. After Punk's blistering promo they could have used a weeks breather before coming out fresh, live next week.

As it stands those spoilers are uninspiring.

What, so was next week's Raw taped tonight as well?

That proves even further that this is all just a work.

 

[Hunter Rider]

What, so was next week's Raw taped tonight as well?

That proves even further that this is all just a work.

I don't think anyone doubts it was a work at the outset, the big question is did Punk cross the line with how far he went.

 

[Metallo]

July 4th RAW Spoilers

Spoiler

Source: PWInsider.com

At the start of the show they had a graphic announcing that Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and R Truth will be in a Number One Contender Match for the WWE Title at Money In the Bank. They also announced Alex Riley versus Miz.

John Cena comes out for a promo and he mentions that CM Punk has been stripped of his right to challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship in Chicago. He mentions that is why they are going to do the Triple Threat Match to determine a new number one contender. He also says that they are going to treat things as if CM Punk never existed in WWE.

Cena says that he is not happy with the decision and he believes that Punk was saying what he believes in, but he does not agree with Punk. He does agree with Punk's right to say what he did. Cena says that he wants answers from Vince McMahon and he wants those answers tonight.

John Cena says that he wants to face CM Punk at Money in the Bank

Match Number One: Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres defeat the Bellas when Kelly pinned one of the Bellas.

R Truth is interviewed in the back by Scott Stanford and Truth says that he already beat John Cena so he shouldn't have to win a Triple Threat Match tonight to face Cena at Money in the Bank. Truth talks about how there is a conspiracy.

Truth bumps into Alberto Del Rio and Del Rio tells Truth that it is his destiny.

Match Number Two: WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga defeated Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella when McGillicutty pinned Santino after a neck breaker.

After the match, while everyone was still in the ring, Zack Ryder came out onto the stage and said 'Woo woo woo you know it' and left.

Miz was interviewed by Scott Stanford in the back and Miz says that he should be in the number one contender's match tonight. Miz says that he isn't in that match because of Alex Riley. Miz says that he brought Riley on Raw and he is going to take him out tonight.

Match Number Three: Jack Swagger over Sergeant Slaughter with the Swagger Bomb. After the match, Swagger puts Slaughter in the ankle lock until Evan Bourne comes to the ring to make the save.

Slaughter leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Match Number Four: Alberto Del Rio defeats Rey Mysterio and R Truth with a cross arm breaker on Mysterio to become the new number one contender for the WWE Championship.

Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler are having a Fourth of July party in the ring since he is the United States Champion. Vickie wants everyone to sing Happy Birthday to Dolph but they don't so Vickie sings to Dolph.

Dolph says that he is the best superstar and he is in his prime. Dolph says that as long as he is the United States Champion, it is the only title that matters.

Kofi Kingston comes out to the ring and he says that without Vickie in his corner, Dolph cannot beat him. Dolph tells Kofi that he is at a higher level than Kofi and that Kofi should leave his party. Vickie gets pushed into the birthday cake and then Kofi and Dolph brawl.

Match Number Five: Alex Riley beats Miz with a backslide.

After the match, Miz destroyed Riley, breaking the barricade and then he dropped the ring steps on Riley.

Vince McMahon comes out and he says that CM Punk deserved his suspension and he talks about how Punk wanted too much money for his new contract. Vince says that he is standing by his decision to suspend Punk.

John Cena comes out and he says that Vince loves freedom of speech and he still wants to face CM Punk. Cena says that if Vince doesn't feel like fighting then he should hang it up.

Vince says that he really suspended Punk because he doesn't want Punk to leave with the title. Cena made fun of Vince being afraid to let Punk wrestle. Cena talks about the match and then Vince tells Cena not to piss him off and not to be like Hogan.

Cena tells Vince to give the people what they want. Vince says that he doesn't give a damn what the people want. Cena gives Vince a speech and then gives Vince the WWE Championship and walks out.

Vince tells Cena to wait and he meets him on the ramp. Vince says that CM Punk is reinstated and Cena has his match at Money in the Bank with CM Punk. Vince tells Cena that if Punk walks out of Chicago with the title then John Cena is fired.

This was the end of the taping.

There was no mention about Del Rio's title shot after the closing segment.

I was looking forward to next week big time but now...not so much. I was hoping for something a little more unpredictable. Instead its [BLACKOUT]Cena [/BLACKOUT]doing his same hero act and it seems like they wrapped up some things too quickly.

Ah well.

Surprised they are dropping [BLACKOUT]Hogans[/BLACKOUT] name so much even if its just to slam him.

 

[Heretic]

It was a work. They showed the Raw copyright logo during the Cena / Truth match. They knew how they were ending the show.

Um...yeah...I know. That still doesnt mean that Punk went over every detail of the promo with them.