8 Wrestling Exceptions That Prove The 'Top Guy' Rule
3. CM Punk
Much like Daniel Bryan, CM Punk is one of two wrestlers that made a huge and iconic impact on the world of wrestling despite managements best efforts. Punks achievement in this regard is yet more impressive given how disagreeable he is.
Size was much less of a problem during the Punk years than it was in the 90s and early 2000s but he did have that mark against his name going in. Another indie veteran, he came up in his first match with Justin Credible and made himself and his opponent look very, well, credible.
His attitude is well documented, though hes also famous for objecting to erratic behavior that Vinnie endured at the hands of Michaels. The straight edge internet darling was perhaps judged by the kind of fandom he attracted. It was not long however before he won the respect of colleagues, whether they liked him or not.
Punks main departure from his glistening, high-protein contemporaries was his willingness to air dirty laundry in public. Punks mic has been cut off several times and he has visibly infuriated the likes of Triple H and Vince for a definite shoot. Given that Roman Reigns is being pushed in a post Punk world really exposes the backwards logic behind building a star.