When CM Punk 1st signed with WWE, he was assigned to OVW Wrestling, where
Paul Heyman had just replaced Jim Cornette as WWE's representative and Head
Booker, Writer, and TV Producer. When Heyman had to build the roster for the new ECW, his 1st draft pick from the
developmental system was CM Punk.
In the coming weeks, I am
sure Punk will display personality traits of both hero and villain. Fan favorite
and subtle rulebreaker. Babyface and heel.
His character, based on his
real life discipline of abstaining from drugs and alcohol, can be presented as
both a man of principles, and a champion who, with the exception of the drugs
and alcohol he is above, will do anything to remain the World Heavyweight Title
holder.
As Smackdown looks to hold
onto its audience in the post-Jeff Hardy Fall Season 2009, the audience has a
lot to be interested in.
What will Hardy's send-off
be like? He surely has to be given time off. A man with two strikes in the
Wellness Policy who speaks up publicly of his desire to go home for a while
should not be pushed to stay on the road. That's a recipe for disaster.
Where does Edge's character
go? Are there enough heroes to stand up in the face of adversity personified by
heels Edge, Jericho, and Punk?
Is it time for the Vickie
Guerrero-less Edge to become Smackdown's Last Hope?
And what becomes of CM
Punk? Each week, as a new clue emerges for both sides of the heel vs
babyface debate, an uber-talented performer gets the chance to tease the
audience, get them to care, make you wonder what's next for a champion you
absolutely know is "the character in play" on Smackdown.
When the audience knows the
WWE Universe revolves around a pivotal superstar, it gives fans a reason to
discuss the latest twists and turns with their friends, to watch the television
shows and to purchase tickets to the live events as well as the monthly
PPV's.
You can read the entire blog at this link: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/heyman/2491439/Paul-Heyman-reveals-why-the-WWE-put-CM-Punk-in-play.html
