CM Punk Reportedly Not Progressing Well As A UFC Fighter

[Lebron23]

He needs to go back to WWE.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/03/23/12/26EC335C00000578-0-image-m-19_1427113002417.jpg


In December 2014, former WWE Champion CM Punk shocked the sports world by signing a multi-fight deal with UFC. Though he has been training with coach Duke Roufus since then, and Mickey Gall has been announced as his first opponent, injuries and other setbacks have repeatedly delayed Punk's debut.

Now, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that according to numerous sources, Punk has not progressed well as a fighter. Rumors coming out of his live sparring sessions indicate that he is performing at a good level, and WON's Dave Meltzer states that it's believed in the industry that Gall will "probably run through" Punk.

Furthermore, it's been telling that UFC seems to have pulled back its emphasis on Punk. Though it was previously announced that Punk would probably make his debut at June 4's UFC 199, Punk underwent surgery for a herniated disc in February, making the date impossible for him to make. Since then, there's been little talk about when Punk will debut, and no further announcements have been made regarding the filming of an FS 1 reality show detailing the buildup to the fight. As Punk will turn 38 on October 26, there is major doubt regarding his shelf life as a fighter. UFC's lack of comment on Punk as of late has led to renewed speculation that he may never actually fight.

http://whatculture.com/wwe/cm-punk-reportedly-not-progressing-well-as-a-ufc-fighter

[KyrieTheFuture]

No shit. He should have trained for at least 2 years

[fiddy]

Look at that clown, hell get his ass kicked hard

[Brujesino]

No shit. He should have trained for at least 2 years
Its been about two years since he announced he was with the UFC:oldlol:

[ROCSteady]

Does this dude have a Pepsi shoulder tat?


:biggums:

[Smoke117]

This guy is going to fight once, get put to sleep, and then run back to WWE with his tail between his legs.

[KyrieTheFuture]

Its been about two years since he announced he was with the UFC:oldlol:
For real? Christ times flies...

Edit: 2 years in december but still longer than I thought

[Lebron23]

He's a shell of his former self.

[Nick Young]

Who didn't see this coming? We was never an athletic wrestler, of course he would suck vs pros in real fighting when athleticism actually matters.

CM Punk needs to come back to WWE only so AJ Lee comes back
http://33.media.tumblr.com/ddaf418fd87592885d21911e80d821c1/tumblr_nvae9nyIPN1ri1l5wo1_400.gif

[Velocirap31]

He doesn't even look like he's in good shape there.

[Nilocon165]

I miss him so much. I can watch his promos all day

[Smoke117]

He's a shell of his former self.

What the hell does that even mean in regards to MMA? :biggums: He's a shell of what he was when he was playing make believe in WWE? Okay. :lol

[Nick Young]

CM Punk is a great actor, pro wrestler and orator.

He sucks at every wrestling move that requires any athleticism, like the elbow drop from the top rope.

He is a below average athlete. No amount of "heart" and hard work can overcome the athleticism deficiency Punk will have when going against even the very worst UFC fighters.

[Lebron23]

What the hell does that even mean in regards to MMA? :biggums: He's a shell of what he was when he was playing make believe in WWE? Okay. :lol


The guy is 37 yrs.old. He's a pro wrestler since he was in his early 20's. He took plenty of hard bumps in his nearly 20 years wrestler career.

[Smoke117]

The guy is 37 yrs.old. He's a pro wrestler since he was in his early 20's. He took plenty of hard bumps in his nearly 20 years wrestler career.

That's part of the reason why this sideshow is such a joke. He has no REAL amateur wrestling experience, no kickboxing experience, and he's in his mid to late 30s...

[Lebron23]

That's part of the reason why this sideshow is such a joke. He has no REAL amateur wrestling experience, no kickboxing experience, and he's in his mid to late 30s...


Dana is just using his name, and marketability. He should have sign Bobby Lashley who's a decent MMA Fighter, and a former division I Champion.

Jack Swagger would have been a decent MMA Fighter. He Beat Cain Velasquez in College.

[oh the horror]

Dana is just using his name, and marketability. He should have sign Bobby Lashley who's a decent MMA Fighter, and a former division I Champion.

Jack Swagger would have been a decent MMA Fighter. He Beat Cain Velasquez in College.

Yeah. Problem is man, if Punk gets rocked in his first fight and put to sleep then that name is pretty much done. This news isn't a good sign for sure.

[Nick Young]

Does this dude have a Pepsi shoulder tat?


:biggums:
Yes. he is a f*cking idiot.

[Nick Young]

Yeah. Problem is man, if Punk gets rocked in his first fight and put to sleep then that name is pretty much done. This news isn't a good sign for sure.
Punk is done. Give him one fight and let him retire on his own after getting rocked and KOed in 20 seconds.

He burned the bridge with WWE. I bet he will be in Ring of Honor or Lucha Underground within the next 3 years.

[9erempiree]

I don't get Punk. I never liked him as a wrestler and fighting in the UFC is a joke. There is no way he can fight.

Lesnar on the other hand was and still is, a world class athlete for someone his size.

[9erempiree]

Dana is just using his name, and marketability. He should have sign Bobby Lashley who's a decent MMA Fighter, and a former division I Champion.

Jack Swagger would have been a decent MMA Fighter. He Beat Cain Velasquez in College.

There is no 'name' and 'marketability'. He isn't Austin, the Rock and Lesnar.

[Im Still Ballin]

Dude is extremely unathletic

Like crazy unathletic

[9erempiree]

What's going to happen is Punk leaving the UFC and people will forget this. It's been how many years now and he hasn't had a fight?

I bet these last two years they are trying to train him as a fighter. He is basically a noob to the fight game.

[Nick Young]

I don't get Punk. I never liked him as a wrestler and fighting in the UFC is a joke. There is no way he can fight.

Lesnar on the other hand was and still is, a world class athlete for someone his size.
You and I will never understand. Fat grubers who grew up in the 'American Pie-NSYNC' generation saw in Punk a whiney everyman that they could relate to. CM Punk was the hero to Sum 41 and Good Charlotte fans around the world, as well as people who shop at Hot Topic. Yes, a Hot Topic emo version of Stone Cold Steve Austin is the best way to describe CM Punk.

It is comparable to how hipsters rallied around Daniel Bryan a few years ago because he had a hipster beard.

[Im Still Ballin]

It's disrespectful to compare him to Lesnar

Lesnar was a world class athlete

[9erempiree]

You and I will never understand. Fat grubers who grew up in the 'American Pie-NSYNC' generation saw in Punk a whiney everyman that they could relate to. CM Punk was the hero to Sum 41 and Good Charlotte fans around the world, as well as people who shop at Hot Topic. Yes, a Hot Topic emo version of Stone Cold Steve Austin is the best way to describe CM Punk.

It is comparable to how hipsters rallied around Daniel Bryan a few years ago because he had a hipster beard.

I didn't like that 'best in the world gimmick' when there were guys that were better than him. I mean during that 'best in the world' run wasn't there guys like AJ Styles better than him? Prince? Neville?:confusedshrug:

[Milbuck]

Lmao at the idea that people only liked Bryan as a hipster trend.

Anyways this should surprise no one, dude wasn't a talented athlete in his prime, let alone at 38 with like 20 years of mileage breaking him down..of course he'd get the shit kicked out of him. And I like Punk but he's the type of guy who desperately needs that, it's been a long time coming.

[Nick Young]

I didn't like that 'best in the world gimmick' when there were guys that were better than him. I mean during that 'best in the world' run wasn't there guys like AJ Styles better than him? Prince? Neville?:confusedshrug:
yes so many people were better than him during that time. He's just a cocky idiot who was good at whining on the mic and appealed to emos.

[9erempiree]

Punk also got very sloppy as a performer. His GTS was looking weak. Probably because he was hurting guys. Then he tried to do that Elbow Drop like Randy Savage and it pales in comparison.

Heck, HBK hit that shit beautifully for his age.

[9erempiree]

Holy shit...speaking of elbow drops....I was looking for CM Punk elbow drops and right on cue...Nick was right....his elbow drop compilation consists of EMO music.:lol :lol :lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHU9gIX1yvk

1st video.

RIP

[Nick Young]

Holy shit...speaking of elbow drops....I was looking for CM Punk elbow drops and right on cue...Nick was right....his elbow drop compilation consists of EMO music.:lol :lol :lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHU9gIX1yvk

1st video.

RIP
Punk is a relic of a bygone era. The dude did get sloppy and dangerous towards the end of his WWE career and everyone gave him a free pass. The emo trend was a stain on the 2000s and CM Punk is a dark reflection of it.

[329 Services]

Vastly overrated wrestler

[Nilocon165]

I don't understand the point of shitting on their wrestlers for their gimmicks. An emo stone cold? Really? Cm punk was the bests wrestler in the world and he was the best mic guy. Guys like 9er and Nick Young don't get wrestling and think it's a about being a ripped giant badass

Oh yeah, and 9er should love emos considering how much he loves Batman V Superman

[9erempiree]

I don't understand the point of shitting on their wrestlers for their gimmicks. An emo stone cold? Really? Cm punk was the bests wrestler in the world and he was the best mic guy. Guys like 9er and Nick Young don't get wrestling and think it's a about being a ripped giant badass

Oh yeah, and 9er should love emos considering how much he loves Batman V Superman
:facepalm

Now you want to lecture me on wrestling?

Bro...I don't care for a giant badass even though a giant badass has his place in the game too.

My favorites were Guerrero, Benoit and the Angle types. A straight up badass.

The only giant badass that I like is Lesnar.

[Nilocon165]

:facepalm

Now you want to lecture me on wrestling?

Bro...I don't care for a giant badass even though a giant badass has his place in the game too.

My favorites were Guerrero, Benoit and the Angle types. A straight up badass.

The only giant badass that I like is Lesnar.
You can like those wrestlers, but you have to respect cm punk because he was a phenomenal wrestler who could carry a match with anyone

[9erempiree]

You can like those wrestlers, but you have to respect cm punk because he was a phenomenal wrestler who could carry a match with anyone

lol...at you have to respect.

I respect him for what he did in the wrestling industry and that's about it. His mic skills are very good but his wrestling isn't all that great. At least his moves are not. He's not crisp and clean enough for me. The way he executes his moves comes off as average when we have guys that can look clean and crisp.

He's sloppy and lack intensity. This is my opinion though.

He is not athletic. Can't hit a drop kick. When he's wrestling a bigger guy he can't properly execute his finisher because he's not that strong. I dislike Cena but Cena is a great example of someone that can execute his finisher on anyone. Sometimes it looks horrible against smaller guys because he tosses them so easily.

His gimmick. Straight Edge lifestyle but he doesn't look healthy at all. No Muscles. Appearance is half of the gimmick...you need muscles. He did when he was younger but he totally let himself go.

Fans...his fans hype him to Austin's level and play off the Best In The World gimmick. They tried to make him feud with The Rock and we saw how bright Rock's star was compared to Punk's.

If you browse major message boards....there are discussions about what I mentioned. I'm not the only one.

Lets be objective...I've seen guys that amaze me and he's not one of them. He doesn't need to be flashy with athletic moves. Just clean crisp with good psychology. His wrestling is on the slow side too.

I can go on and on but I will stop here.

[Im Still Ballin]

I agree

CM Punk always had this sloppiness to the way he performed and moved athletically

It's like a fat dude trying to do a back flip into a swimming pool

But he's got this reputation of being a great technician... Which is whatever. He still looks and moves like an out of shape construction worker

Triple H was right. He never got to that top John Cena level, because he sucked visually and physically. CM Punk did eventually get there for a year or so, but it was because he bitched loud enough and got the crowd in on it..

If only he took the time to get in shape...

[Im Still Ballin]

And Triple H was also right. He used his out of shape-ness as an excuse. He cried like a social justice warrior: "Flabby dadbods should be maineventers too! What's with the bodybuilder, muscle and size obsession!"

Oh, I don't know... Maybe it has something to do with Wrestling? Size matters. It transcends just about every physical aspect/sport. Wrestling is all about the act. Selling it to the crowd. Who will they believe more... A dadbod, or a Jackedbod?

CM Punk can take his ninja skills that overpower size back into his head, because guess what; Size matters in MMA too.

[9erempiree]

I dislike Cena but if you watch this match against sorry ass Cena, you will see that Cena is clearly the star and Punk is a jobber. Also, Cena executes his move very clean and with some nice chain moves.

Punk also did a bunch of weird ass moves. Like doing a splash with his ass.

https://youtu.be/frPkhgnepLg?t=17m1s

[9erempiree]

And Triple H was also right. He used his out of shape-ness as an excuse. He cried like a social justice warrior: "Flabby dadbods should be maineventers too! What's with the bodybuilder, muscle and size obsession!"

Oh, I don't know... Maybe it has something to do with Wrestling? Size matters. It transcends just about every physical aspect/sport. Wrestling is all about the act. Selling it to the crowd. Who will they believe more... A dadbod, or a Jackedbod?

CM Punk can take his ninja skills that overpower size back into his head, because guess what; Size matters in MMA too.

If they put him in a light heavy weight division -or- let him hold the IC title then I don't mind.

[9erempiree]

Now it got me thinking...I'm running through these encounters that I remember with Punk and they mostly involve names bigger than him.

Whoever thought of this idea was probably fired.

Look at that clothesline but credit the Rock for doing the job.

https://youtu.be/hML1acHe31A?t=1m44s

[Nilocon165]

lol...at you have to respect.

I respect him for what he did in the wrestling industry and that's about it. His mic skills are very good but his wrestling isn't all that great. At least his moves are not. He's not crisp and clean enough for me. The way he executes his moves comes off as average when we have guys that can look clean and crisp.

He's sloppy and lack intensity. This is my opinion though.

He is not athletic. Can't hit a drop kick. When he's wrestling a bigger guy he can't properly execute his finisher because he's not that strong. I dislike Cena but Cena is a great example of someone that can execute his finisher on anyone. Sometimes it looks horrible against smaller guys because he tosses them so easily.

His gimmick. Straight Edge lifestyle but he doesn't look healthy at all. No Muscles. Appearance is half of the gimmick...you need muscles. He did when he was younger but he totally let himself go.

Fans...his fans hype him to Austin's level and play off the Best In The World gimmick. They tried to make him feud with The Rock and we saw how bright Rock's star was compared to Punk's.

If you browse major message boards....there are discussions about what I mentioned. I'm not the only one.

Lets be objective...I've seen guys that amaze me and he's not one of them. He doesn't need to be flashy with athletic moves. Just clean crisp with good psychology. His wrestling is on the slow side too.

I can go on and on but I will stop here.
This so ignorant. He was easily the best wrestler in the world at his time. Sorry you don't know about technical wrestling and innovation

[Nilocon165]

I dislike Cena but if you watch this match against sorry ass Cena, you will see that Cena is clearly the star and Punk is a jobber. Also, Cena executes his move very clean and with some nice chain moves.

Punk also did a bunch of weird ass moves. Like doing a splash with his ass.

https://youtu.be/frPkhgnepLg?t=17m1s
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

You don't know shit about wrestling. Sorry.

I don't know why you have such dumb understanding on everything not basketball related. I clearly know more about the wrestling industry than you

[Im Still Ballin]

CM Punk wonders why he wasn't on that top shelf

The answer is clear as day

All you need to do is take one look at him and you know why

Compare that to Angle, or Lesnar, or The Rock

You only need to take one look at them and you know why they are the best

And this is why no one will ever be on Lesnar's level
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEV5mz68yrc

These things matter. The most important fans have always been the majority

Not the IWC

They don't understand

It's all about selling the act

The look is so important

[Nilocon165]

Top 5 Wrestlers Ever

1. Ric Flair
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Undertaker
4. Stone Cold
5. Bret Hart

[Lebron23]

Top 5 Wrestlers Ever

1. Ric Flair
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Undertaker
4. Stone Cold
5. Bret Hart


Bret hart is my favorite wrestler of all time.

[Nilocon165]

Bret hart is my favorite wrestler of all time.
Summerslam with British Bulldog

Wrestlemania with Owen hart

Wrestlemania with Steve Austin

He's been involved in some of the best matches ever.

https://media1.giphy.com/media/OtrQY6uvdhELm/giphy.gif

[Godzuki]

so CMPunk went into MMA with no past HS, college, or pro fighting experience? not even any college wrestling?

lol :oldlol:

[TheMarkMadsen]

Top 5 Wrestlers Ever

1. Ric Flair
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Undertaker
4. Stone Cold
5. Bret Hart


Maybe if you've only watched WWE and buy into their hype.


I guess this depends on your criteria, but Taker isn't top 5

[Nilocon165]

Maybe if you've only watched WWE and buy into their hype.


I guess this depends on your criteria, but Taker isn't top 5
I guess WWE wrestlers wouldve been more appropriate.

Who should I replace him with? Angle? Randy Savage? Definitely not Hulk Hogan.

[ArbitraryWater]

This dude had the whole crowd on his back... the Punk movement...

he rocked Cena twice, carried the matches, had full arenas chanting his name and made amazing promos... master of mic and ring.

[TheMarkMadsen]

I guess WWE wrestlers wouldve been more appropriate.

Who should I replace him with? Angle? Randy Savage? Definitely not Hulk Hogan.


Depends on your criteria. Work-rate? Drawing power? There are different criterias that would produce different top 5s.

[Nick Young]

This dude had the whole crowd on his back... the Punk movement...

he rocked Cena twice, carried the matches, had full arenas chanting his name and made amazing promos... master of mic and ring.
Yes, he truly was the king of Hot Topic emos.

[KyrieTheFuture]

I'm laughing so hard at Nick for making fun of people who like CM Punk, clearly doesn't realize that his in depth knowledge of WWE is cringeworthy.

[Nilocon165]

Yes, he truly was the king of Hot Topic emos.
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/2015/media/193707/_original/1429965790/1035x1546-Screen-Shot-2015-04-25-at-8.00.41-AM.png

[BlakFrankWhite]

Hated this cvnt ever since he disrespected The Rock in 2011

Fck him, hope he gets his jaw broke for talking all that crap

[Nilocon165]

Hated this cvnt ever since he disrespected The Rock in 2011

Fck him, hope he gets his jaw broke for talking all that crap
Everything he said was true.

And punk is a better wrestler than the Rock.

[Brujesino]

Everything he said was true.

And punk is a better wrestler than the Rock.
I guess its all a matter of opinion because I always thought punk was overrated as hell.

His pipebomb was overrated. How is it a pipebomb if they give him a mic and let him say whats on his mind? Its not like he randomly grabbed a mic and started saying shit.

[Nick Young]

I'm laughing so hard at Nick for making fun of people who like CM Punk, clearly doesn't realize that his in depth knowledge of WWE is cringeworthy.
Seems like you are easily amused, breh. Let me guess, you must be a former CM Punk fan :lol

[Nilocon165]

Seems like you are easily amused, breh. Let me guess, you must be a former CM Punk fan :lol
It doesn't matter who he's a "fan" of. Punk was a great wrestler and you just don't get the business

[KyrieTheFuture]

Seems like you are easily amused, breh. Let me guess, you must be a former CM Punk fan :lol
I've legitimately seen less than 3 minutes of wrestling of any kind.

[Nick Young]

I've legitimately seen less than 3 minutes of wrestling of any kind.
typical mark:facepalm

[Wally450]

I guess its all a matter of opinion because I always thought punk was overrated as hell.

His pipebomb was overrated. How is it a pipebomb if they give him a mic and let him say whats on his mind? Its not like he randomly grabbed a mic and started saying shit.

To be fair, on Colt Cabana's podcast Punk said he doesn't like referring to it as a pipebomb for the reason you mentioned. But fans will always view that promo as a pipe bomb.

[Snarky Narc]

What the hell does that even mean in regards to MMA? :biggums: He's a shell of what he was when he was playing make believe in WWE? Okay. :lol
lol, it is Lebron23 dude.