10 Wrestlers Who Insulted Their Opponents With Their Attires

5. CM Punk

Lacey Evans
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CM Punk earned himself a smack in the chops from John Cena when he dared to compare devout Bostonian John Cena to the oft-despised New York Yankees ahead of their Money In The Bank 2011 clash, but the 'Voice Of The Voiceless' only took a stiff one on the chin because he'd landed one so hard on the nose himself.

The implication was that 'The Champ' had become a one-man dynasty rather than the man of the people he purported himself to be. It was yet another complex wrinkle that made their chemistry so intoxicating and matches so irresistible. Especially when the pair returned to war a year later in more clearly-defined positions.

A repeat of the feud could have been met with groans, but an increasingly paranoid Punk felt vindicated in his vindictiveness after still struggling to shove Cena out of the company's top spot despite a lengthy reign with the WWE Championship. Now entirely villainous in his intent, Punk's decision to sport Yankees colours in their Night Of Champions clash played to his mesmerising insecurity. Mocking 'The Champ' whilst trying to claim his position at the very same time, the 'Straight Edge Superstar' wanted it all. The Boston, Massachusetts crowd that night couldn't have hated him more for it too.

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