25 Most Memorable Wrestling Promos Of All-Time

2. Pipe Bomb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OS9wZGb_3g Yet again, we have a "shoot" promo that is especially memorable because of how it spins reality in with pre-determined stories. You have things being said that the casual fan doesn't really understand but that the hardcore fans hear and "get" immediately. Most importantly, though, you have things being said that come from the heart. Even a worked shoot isn't going to mean anything if the person speaking doesn't believe what they're saying. Hearing CM Punk talk about how John Cena's biggest reason for success was his ability to kiss up to Vince McMahon was a "mark out" moment for many fans who had been feeling the same thing for years. Punk mentioned people like Hulk Hogan and The Rock (referred to as "Dwayne" in the promo) as others who have become world famous because of their ability to kiss up to Vince through the years. By the time Punk name-dropped Colt Cabana and waved at the side camera, social media had been whipped into a frenzy. His mentions of Vince McMahon passing away and the not-so-bright future of WWE in the hands of Stephanie McMahon and Triple H caused a firestorm that lasted for months and would lead to a feud between Punk and Trips. A star was reborn on that random June night because of Punk's passion and knack for speaking his mind.