5. Triple H vs. CM Punk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiIvtv3Mlmk For me, the CM Punk and Triple H feud could have lasted much longer, and it was pretty much over before it had started. I thought this feud would have been a perfect opportunity for Triple H as the authority figure to turn heel at some point, aligning with Kevin Nash. Now some would argue that the heel authority figure vs. the face champion would be a simple rehash of McMahon vs Austin, but Punk and Triple H are two completely different characters, and I feel that with a decent run, this storyline could have been a success. Ive always preferred Triple H as a heel and Punk was the most talked about guy at the time. Unfortunately, the storyline ended somewhat prematurely. It left Triple H ultimately feuding briefly with Kevin Nash. I think its fair to say that not many people cared too much about this feud. It seemed pointless. By all means, Nash could have been an important component in a lengthier Punk and Triple H feud which would have been much more of a success. Punk went on to feud with Alberto del Rio, another feud which the majority of the WWE audience were indifferent to. It doesnt help that del Rios push to the main event hasnt exactly worked out the way WWE officials probably expected. I think many people share my opinion in that del Rio is quite tedious and just a poor mans JBL.
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