10 Biggest Oversellers In Wrestling

10. CM Punk

A good modern example of overselling done right is best explained by looking at someone like CM Punk. He used aspects of Ricky Steamboat's work, such as the high level of detail in his facial expressions to convey emotion, but also mixed traits associated with others. For example, he wasn't afraid to throw his body around for guys like John Cena and Brock Lesnar. During his matches against The Undertaker, Punk always excelled in displaying his horror at being caught in his foe's grasp. That's a good thing, because whenever Undertaker puts his hand around someone's throat, it should be taken as a major event in the match. Punk displayed this consistently, especially during his heel run in 2009. He clearly knew his role when working opposite 'Taker, he was there to look like a cocky underdog who wanted to prove himself. Then, when he was caught in an icy grip, he suddenly realised that he was in grave danger. Punk's facial expressions were different to someone like Steamboat, they weren't quite as measured because WWE was quicker during the time period he worked.
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