10 Sneaky Tributes To WWE Greats

4. Daniel Bryan (CM Punk)

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During another international jaunt, this time to Lima in Peru two years later, it was Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston's turn to have some laughs. As their WWE Title match probably settled into a groove of heel cut offs and built anticipation for the babyface comeback, Bryan decided to ask the crowd who the best was.

They replied with one name: "CM Punk".

Spotting the chance to share their enthusiasm, Daniel hit Kofi with not one but two GTS finishers. Then, when he went for a third attempt, Kingston reversed it into one of his own. Much like with The Shield's Hulk Hogan display, there is some footage of this online you can check out if you're curious.

Who knows what Vince McMahon had to say about both guys openly referencing Punk when the 'Straight Edge Saviour' wasn't on good terms with WWE. The boss cannot have been too happy about the fact they acknowledged those "CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk!" chants.

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