WWE: CM Punk - 5 Awesome Matches And 5 That Sucked

4. CM Punk vs Umaga - Samoan Strap Match - Extreme Rules 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rRCMHV5AN0 Strap matches are known for being brutal and extreme but unfortunately are also known for being slow and dull. This match between CM Punk and Umaga at Extreme Rules was no exception. This wasn't the fault of anyone in the ring really, there is just nothing you can do in a strap match to stop it from being a slow encounter. The pace of the match is hampered somewhat by the fact that the objectives of the match force the superstars to literally move away from their opponents to touch turnbuckles. So ring psychology and clever favouring of body areas to tell a good story basically goes out the window. Furthermore, there was no real angle to speak of, nor was there any real heat between the two men (Umaga having just attacked CM Punk for what seemed like little reason). It was just a match to keep CM Punk occupied before he cashed his briefcase in later that same night.