CM Punk Featured On Raw And WWE Network

WWE advertise Punk Network Special... just as his contract is about to expire.

WWE used Monday Night Raw this week to advertise a CM Punk documentary on the WWE Network. Michael Cole emphasised the special hasn't been seen on TV before; although in actual fact it's the 'Best In The World' documentary released on DVD back in 2012. It was interesting to see WWE featuring Punk in this way. Having barely been referenced since his January exit, WWE are suddenly spotlighting the performer on Raw and the Network. The commentary team and the video package on Raw were very positive and complimentary. This is just a week after they screened the overwhelmingly positive CM Punk WrestleMania Rewind on the Network. With Punk's contract set to expire this week, it seems that all of a sudden WWE are putting attention back on the star, portraying him in a positive light. This has allowed for some speculation on Twitter, fans suggesting that WWE are making a final effort to re-sign the former WWE Champion. While he would certainly make a great shock addition to WWE Battleground, replacing the injured Seth Rollins perhaps, that in truth is a fanciful scenario. More likely is that WWE are simply looking to cash in on Punk's fame in the week where fans will be wondering about his contract running out. The company are desperate to sell more Network subscriptions, so featuring positive content about one of their most popular former stars makes sense. The Best In The World documentary is arguably the best produced WWE special ever. If you didn't check it out on DVD the first time around, make sure to check it out on the Network broadcast.
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