Simply put, Punk's individuality and drive to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, is a continued show of disrespect toward WWE -- or at least, in the company's eyes it is. Unlike most other competitors who leave WWE and quickly show up in TNA, Mexico, Japan, or the independent circuit, Punk has been open about his decision to not only walk away from the WWE but from wrestling as a whole. Despite what they may present to the outside world, the WWE is similar to the Mafia, in that they expect their workers to stay for life and devote themselves to the world of sports entertainment. The fact that Punk quit not only the company but also the sport has surely made many in the WWE uneasy. Furthermore, Punk has continually pursued other ventures since his departure from the company at the beginning of the year. He has continued to train in mixed martial arts, has hosted red carpet events and YouTube videos for the likes of Nerdist, and is now slated to write a Thor comic book series for Marvel. Punk has showed that he doesn't need the WWE to survive and that must continue to bother many inside the company.
Douglas Scarpa is a freelance writer, independent filmmaker, art school graduate, and pro wrestling aficionado -- all of which mean he is in financial ruin. He has no backup plan to speak of, yet maintains his abnormally high spirits. If he had only listened to the scorn of his childhood teachers, he wouldn't be in this situation.
