There’s been rumors going around that Vince McMahon would like to address CM Punk’s issues with him personally after Punk walked out on the WWE this week. While Triple H is reportedly “Done” with CM Punk.
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WWE Source On Punk: It’s Not Batista’s Fault
PWInsider reports that WWE sources indicate CM Punk quitting WWE had nothing to do with Batista personally and it wasn’t Batista that caused the decision. It was more a collection of issues including being burnt out, injuries, a difference in what WWE saw as a big push for Punk and what he felt was one, specifically facing Triple H at WrestleMania XXX.
What did WWE Just Do To CM Punk?
For what it’s worth we can now confirm that WWE has officially unfollowed CM Punk on twitter.
TMZ Reports On Why CM Punk Left WWE
WWE superstar CM Punk is QUITTING the organization, TMZ Sports has learned … and sources tell us it’s all because he’s PISSED over the way the company wants to use him at “WrestleMania.”
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Sports … Punk was livid when he learned officials scripted Batista to win the Royal Rumble … because he feels Batista isn’t in great wrestling shape and shouldn’t be featured in the title match at the upcoming WrestleMania (the biggest event of the year).
We’re told Punk feels he earned the right to be in the main event at WrestleMania — because he’s been wrestling tirelessly over the past year from house shows to overseas events. Punk was angry when he found out he’d be wrestling Triple H at WrestleMania instead of squaring off in the title match.
Sources say … Punk — whose contract is up in July — made the decision to leave WWE after “Monday Night Raw” — and we’re told that right now, he’s very serious about his decision and has no plans to return.
WrestleMania XXX Plans Change Due To CM Punk’s Departure
Source: PWInsider:
While CM Punk VS Triple H was planned for WrestleMania XXX, word is now that Triple H will be facing Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania XXX due to CM Punk’s departure.
CM Punk Leaving WWE
Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that CM Punk told WWE that he was going home right before RAW started Monday night. WWE Apparently didn’t see this coming, but did expect him to leave in July when his contract expired. Punk admitted in a interview last week that “everything was up in the air” in regards to his future with WWE when his contract expires.
ProWrestling.net reports that CM Punk seemed very disinterested in the current WWE product at his Wizard World Q & A session in Portland this past Friday during Royal Rumble weekend. Punk was very upset about Batista getting the WrestleMania XXX main event. While he said he is friends with Batista he admitted that it was Daniel Bryan’s year.
Punk made the comment, “I show up. Someone tells me what to do & I just go out do it & leave.” He also implied his recent work was not good & that he was down to using two moves a match. Punk reportedly came off despondent & unhappy with WWE.
WrestlingInc.com reports that WWE has removed Punk from almost all of their upcoming live events & television tapings on the events section of their website, although he remains on the Elimination Chamber page. It is not known if Punk is injured or if something else is going on.
Here is the last tweet from Punk on Monday night.
RUMOR: CM Punk quits wwe?
Kurt Angle Says He Will Return To WWE At Some Point
In a interview with The Sun, Kurt Angle said he sees himself returning to WWE, but doesn’t know when. Angle says he is happy in TNA. Angle’s TNA contract expires in September & he’s leaving his options open. He says he does have a desire to go back to WWE, but doesn’t know if it will be this year, next year, etc. Angle said that there are a lot of guys that he wants to wrestle there like Daniel Bryan, CM Punk or Triple H. Angle said that it’s not a bad thing to stay in TNA, but does have unfinished business in WWE & will go back at some point.
Jake “The Snake” Roberts Will Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame
Jake “The Snake” Roberts will join the Ultimate Warrior in the 2014 Class of the WWE Hall of Fame.
RAW Recap
The Authority came to the ring. Stephanie McMahon talked about the Royal Rumble pay-per-view being one of the most satisfying Royal Rumble’s in history. The Fans Chanted Yes! Triple H mocked the fans & said it was to bad the fans didn’t get what they wanted. Triple H talked about the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, he talked about Randy Orton defending his title against John Cena, how Brock Lesnar destroyed Big Show & Batista winning the Royal Rumble Match. Stephanie announced that Orton will defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in the Elimination Chamber Match. Daniel Bryan came down. Bryan sarcastically told the fans to stop chanting Yes! because The Authority doesn’t like it. Bryan mentioned that even though he lost his match against Bray Wyatt it was one of the most memorable matches last night & everybody is talking about it. Triple H said it was a good little effort. Bryan brought up him not being in the Royal Rumble match. Bryan said lesson to these people, there is a Yes! Movement going on. Bryan said he asked them several times about being in the Rumble Match but they always said no. Stephanie said they didn’t want to put him in harms way. Bryan talked about how many times he had to face The Shield & The Wyatt Family by himself & had to wrestle more than once in one night. Triple H said that is why they didn’t want to do it to Bryan again & make him work twice last night. Bryan said they don’t care about his health or what’s best for business, all they care about is what’s worst for Daniel Bryan. Stephanie said they have others to think about. She asked Bryan if he thinks the people only came to see him. Bryan quizzed the fans on who they came to see. Bryan said the fans get to pick their favorite Superstars. Bryan said listen to these people. Fans chant Daniel Bryan. Bryan said he wants in the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Bryan said to Triple H that either one of them shouldn’t leave until he gets what he wants. Triple H said it sounds like Bryan has company. The Shield’s music hit & they made their way down toward the ring. Bryan got a chair & brought it back into the ring as The Shield came down. The Shield attacked Bryan, he tried to fight them off but the 3 on 1 attack was too much. Sheamus came down to Bryan’s aid but he was beaten down by The Shield also. John Cena came down to even things up. Cena, Bryan & Sheamus cleared The Shield from the ring.
Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara VS The Real Americans: Zeb Colter yelled at Jack Swagger during the match & slapped him across the face to fire him up. The Real Americans got the win.
Bad News Barrett atop his podium high in the air. He said he has some bad news & he talked about the Dolph Ziggler VS The Miz match tonight. He said it’s called the Battle of Cleveland. He said he is greatful it isn’t called the Battle for Cleveland. Barrett insulted Cleveland & said Cleveland is full of losers.
Sneak peek of the WWE Network show “The Monday Night War: WWE VS WCW”.
Fandango VS R-Truth: Xavier Woods did commentary. Emma was seen dancing in the crowd during the match. R-Truth got the win.
RAW GM Brad Maddox in the ring. He introduced Randy Orton to the ring. Orton said the champ is here. Orton talked about beating Cena last night. OPrton mention that he has to defend his title against 5 guys in the Elimination Chamber Match. Orton was upset about it. He said he deserves respect. Batista came down to the ring. Batista reminded Orton of the 3 things he is back for. Batista said one down 2 to go. Batista said he doesn’t care who he has to wrestle, he is walking out of WrestleMania as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Brock Lesnar along with Paul Heyman came to the ring. Heyman told Maddox that Lesnar’s patience is running thin & for him to tell The Authority that they have 2 choices, authorize a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match for Lesnar against Orton tonight or a match for Lesnar against Batista. Heyman said they want Triple H & Stephanie’s answer tonight or else.
Battle of Cleveland: Dolph Ziggler VS The Miz: Ziggler got the win.
Ryback & Curtis Axel VS The Usos: Usos got the win.
Kofi Kingston VS Alberto Del Rio: Del Rio got the win.
WWE Tag Team Championship: Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS WWE Tag Team Champions New Age Outlaws: During the match, Brock Lesnar came down to the ring. New Age Outlaws bailed & Lesnar attacked Cody & Goldust. Lesnar gave both of them a F5. Heyman said The Authority had 2 options & they chose option 3, Lesnar will face no one & this is what happens when Lesnar doesn’t get what he wants. Lesnar beat Cody & Goldust with a steel chair until it broke.
AJ Lee, Tamina Snuka, Aksana & Alicia Fox VS The Bella Twins & The Funkadactyles: Naomi pinned AJ. Funkadactyles & Bella’s got the win.
Jerry Lawler was in the ring for the 2014 Hall of Fame inductee announcement. Jake “The Snake” Roberts is the next inductee for the 2014 Hall of Fame.
Sneak peek of WWE Network show “WrestleMania Rewind”.
Promo for the return of Christian this Friday on SmackDown.
6 Man Tag Team Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: John Cena, Sheamus & Daniel Bryan VS The Shield: Late in the match, the lights went out-The Wyatt Family is here. The lights came back on & The Wyatt’s are attacking Cena. Bryan & Sheamus help Cena. Cena, Bryan & Sheamus toss The Wyatt’s out of the ring. Cena, Bryan & Sheamus win by DQ & earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, The Wyatt Family is on the stage & The Shield are furious because The Wyatt’s cost them a spot in the Elimination Chamber Match.
