It's fair to say that CM Punk has caused shockwaves throughout 2014, despite only wrestling for a few weeks of it. After walking out in January, fans have spent all year begging for his return or at least answers to why he left. On Thanksgiving, they finally got answers. Punk "broke the internet" with a sensational two hour interview on Colt Cabana's podcast, where he exposed the inner workings of the WWE and their Wellness Policy. This enraged officials and those at a corporate level, who have been told to never mention Punk again. His recent signing to UFC made the mainstream news and closed the possibility of a WWE return for at least a couple of years. One of his greatest achievements in the company was something many thought wouldn't happen again in modern pro-wrestling - a year-long world title reign. John Cena made it to 380 days in 2007 but Punk reached 434 - 14 months. When the opportunity arises, the WWE will be desperate to eclipse this record and give the plaudit to someone that can sell tickets off it. How should the record be broken? Realistically, it'll probably (again) be Roman Reigns. He has been hand picked to lead the next generation of WWE superstars and a long, iconic reign is the best way to establish Reigns as the company's top star. It could even start at WrestleMania 31 by defeating Brock Lesnar. Whoever gets the honour, WWE officials will make sure the man is media trained, well-spoken and a good representative of their company, rather than a rebel who could walk out on them.
From Chester-le-Street, with Newcastle as my spiritual home. 24 years old, I'm at Sunderland University studying for a Sports Journalism MA. It's all about football and WWE. Wordplay jokes and puns are also encouraged.
