Was CM Punk ACTUALLY Good? | PartsFUNknown

Was CM Punk Good?
He's the voice of the voiceless and the best in the world at what he does, but has the perception of CM Punk changed over the years? Was CM Punk Actually Good? Luke Owen discusses with the help of SP3, MuscleManMalcolm, Louis Dangoor, Steve, and Oli Davis.
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[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: Was CM Punk Actually Good? Let me know! And thanks for watching :)

[@-BigMike-]

A good wrestler, a good promo, but maybe a dick in real life... But he was very entertaining for years. Yes, he was actually good

[@thnzxc]

If you judge him as a wrestler, yes he is/was good. If as a person........ .different story (Shawn Michaels was a douche for a good bit of his career, but did his job very well). And personally people cant judge him as a pro wrestler based on his mma career, that's like judging Brock Lesnar's pro wrestling career based on his short lived NFL career. Your next video should be if john cena was actually good, oh the comment section would be on fire! Lol

[@seandunne9048]

Cm Punk is in that Austin /Bret class, they could be top the guy, but could also make top guys look good like Cena and Roman. Bret did for Diesel and even when Austin started.

[@danpartridge6202]

Please do a was kevin nash actually good it could be amazing

[@Dr170]

Best in the world. (After Bret, Michaels, Bryan, and Holly, of course)

[@bogdancalin3097]

He never called himself the best in the world at what he does. Jericho calls himself that. You got it twisted. CM Punk called himself the best WRESTLER in the world.

[@garapueto96]

Ty

[@Nogardo]

And he well, wasn’t

[@Vandalia1998]

Wasn’t that Also Bret Hart’s catch phrase too

[@rajivnair5798]

he just called himself the best in the world not best WRESTLER in the world.

[@bogdancalin3097]

@@rajivnair5798 watch his promo on June 27th. From there on he said he is the best and in that promo he said that he is the best wrestler in the world. That's what he is referring to when he says he is the best

[@stepkickking9868]

CM Punk is still the most talked about Professional Wrestler of the last decade. There’s a reason for that.

[@ivanjimenez8868]

Cm Punk has the physique of a crack head, horrible ratings history, and couldn’t even sellout bingo halls before WWE.

[@monampanemoganedi169]

@@ivanjimenez8868 but he still gets chants everywhere soooo

[@tbejw2430]

@@monampanemoganedi169 the only people chanting his name are smarks

[@monampanemoganedi169]

@@tbejw2430 but they still do and that denotes greatness

[@tbejw2430]

@@monampanemoganedi169 lol how ? Because a handful of his die hard fans or hometown fans do?

[@dylanbyrne1265]

Okay, before I watch: Yes. The answer is yes. I mean you don't have to like him as a person but as a performer he is undeniably excellent.

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: Would love to hear what you have to say when you've finished watching it :)

[@dylanbyrne1265]

@@partsFUNknown Great video. You can look back at any time in wrestling history and ask if "X" would hold up by today's standards, but the only question that really matters is "how did it make you feel?" And the time, CM Punk got me more invested than I've possibly ever been in wrestling.

[@sdstewart87]

😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@upwenvy]

So you didn't watch the video.

[@AndreNDP]

I like him as a person and as a wrestler. I feel he has no apologies to make.

[@chaseme666]

Am I the only one that hears cult of personality as the background music

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: So glad you noticed it! Editor James is doing amazing music for this series!

[@ThomasWrldYT]

Lol

[@nateculver7050]

Whenever I hear it on the radio I also hear "From Chicago IL, weighing in at 218 pounds. CM PUNK!"

[@timeaton2970]

Chase Ruka-Akehurst Never cared for the music but was talented interesting wrestler

[@Pauldjreadman]

Chase Ruka-Akehurst I have always prefered the rock music entrance. Far better.

[@Rockinrolla21]

Im so tired of people saying "he turned his back on the fans." This is his life. He was miserable in WWE, his body and over all health broken down. The fans aren't his friends or family, they don't know who he is and he doesnt owe them his health, mental or physical. If they are truly fans, they should be happy as long as he is happy.

[@ejmovement1613]

THIS

[@mulattojosh4489]

👏👏

[@voidmaster075]

Exactly

[@jmillz9832]

Facts! Such a lazily-viewed take

[@SkilesHasFun]

BuT wE pAiD fOr HiS hOuSe

[@gspvideo5543]

If this was a UFC channel, no. As it is a wrestling channel, clearly he was excellent and no one came near him between 2011-2013 especially. Should've mainevented mania in 2013 also.

[@marvellegends_uk]

AJ probably did.

[@jameslobos9224]

Marvel Legends UK she’s probably would have but cuz of the situation at the time she didn’t stand a chance

[@jedishinobi2]

aj styles

[@jameslobos9224]

Muhammad aj wasn’t in wwe then

[@jedishinobi2]

@@jameslobos9224 doesnt matter

[@undeadcommander86]

WHY ISNT ANYONE TALKING ABOUT OLIS ONLYFANS i need my eyes scrubbed

[@LazyDannyVIII]

Who?

[@ItsMattYoung]

I need that link.

[@TheStupendousM]

This "Actually Good" episode is fairly different compared to the first where "The OMNI Flair" got her stars aligned and was pitted against other wrestlers. I don't think this episode tried to answer the question was Punk actually good, but rather retells the history of CM Punk. It will be interesting to see what structure this new series will actually take, more of a history lesson or a comparison show.

[@christianjohnsjohns8723]

I think it will be either or depending on the topic.

[@christmansonpunk2927]

I understand what you mean, this episode could have provided stats. But if you're really interested in those they're an easy find on Google.

[@MegaMr46]

TheStupendousM (fart sound)

[@pankajthakur65]

Hell yeah he's good . The fact that it has been 6 years since the guy left and we're still talking about him , still wanting him back says that. Eventually WWE will bring him back as the ratings keep declining

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Nah it's not if wwe wants to bring him back but rather if he wants to go back. Punk when he left wrestling looked like he absolutely hated the sport

[@pankajthakur65]

@@theoutsiderjess1869 there have been rumours that punk's agent approached WWE ,but it's WWE that is not willing to have him. Vince says he can't work with him. But yeah these are rumours. Punk will definitely back if they throw in a lot of money

[@brutaljimbo7696]

Pankaj Thakur no way would that be true. First off punk knows vince and would just contact him himself. Second off, vince’s ego is so big that he would definitely take punk back to make him put someone like reigns over

[@thatdude8103]

CM Punk vs Hardy, Steel Cage, Smackdown where Hardy left is underrated. I remember watching that thinking it couldn't be real, then a week later hardy's music hit and CM Punk came out. Underrated feud and moments

[@adamturner5871]

It makes you wonder what if Jeff had won that Steel cage match

[@EatMoreCarbs256]

@@adamturner5871 he needed time off for his health, he was gonna return but he got arrested not too long after and went to tna

[@grahamwebb1367]

honestly i never understood the punk hype but i have no issue with people that enjoyed him

[@kev_whatev]

That’s how I felt about Daniel Bryan for a good portion of his career. He did eventually win me over though.

[@Higbo1710]

Maybe it's because punk was largely during my hiatus. But punk was cool, and very entertaining. But he's not exactly this wrestling deity everyone makes him out to be.

[@nickbrooks2408]

@@kev_whatev Same here. I didn't understand the yes movement at all. And I saw him in the Indies. But he grew on me.

[@hypergreedgaming9590]

He was a true shock to the system. They said it brilliantly: people were tuning off and being bored before him. When he appeared it was like ice cold water to the face on a hot day

[@kenshigo3833]

That´s how i feel about Daniel Bryan, i just don´t get it...

[@davidsinghaus6793]

What I love about this series is when Luke brings in so many voices who, like WrestleTalk, deeply watch wrestling and study it objectively. Hearing their thoughts on the subject is very cool and thought provoking! A wonderful series indeed!

[@Gultragorer]

Chick Magnet Punk is indeed good, he's able to cut blistering promos, has a lot more than the "6 moves of doom" John Cena has, and isn't afraid to put others over! :D

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: Rewatching old footage of him for this video made my heart flutter.

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

For someone who is “a bad person”, he bought a friend his home (which was gunna be auctioned off b/c he couldn’t pay for it) and never asked for a penny in return. Seems like a good guy to me.

[@roodboy606]

He never forgave his own brother for stealing from their backyard promotion, even after he paid every penny back (and is still apart of today). It seems he’ll never forgive Colt (I’m not going to speculate on what happened) and they literally spent their entire wrestling careers together. If you can’t forgive your brothers (by blood or friendship) then who can you forgive? Its a terrible character trait I can’t relate to.

[@dontmisunderstand6041]

@@roodboy606 Forgiving people who don't deserve forgiveness just because of random chance circumstances like birth, that's both incredibly stupid and immensely toxic. It will hurt both you and them. I can't say whether his brother deserves forgiveness, it's not my place. Real family is not made by blood, but by choice. Not everyone is born into a group worth being a part of, but everyone can find one like that eventually.

[@roodboy606]

Dont Misunderstand As I said with Colt I don’t know what happened so it wasn’t my place to speculate, just nothing I could imagine being bad enough to do that to someone. In the case of the brother you hear the story from all sides in the doc. It may not be “my place” to say but every other person involved with the situation forgave him. His other brothers, friends, etc. blood having nothing to do with it. So that point is invalid. My cousins on drugs and has stolen from us. And as of right now I’d never forgive him. But if he cleaned up, repaid at least my mother, his mother, his sister and asked for forgiveness I would forgive him. Nothing toxic about that. It wouldn’t re-earn my trust though. If I just let him back into my life and trust him like nothing ever happened *that would be incredibly stupid and immensely toxic*. I wouldn’t trust him further than I could throw him. But at least I’d let him in enough to begin rebuilding that trust.

[@dafttassia1960]

@@roodboy606 you're not entitled to anyone's forgiveness

[@roodboy606]

@@dafttassia1960 cool.

[@stb2017]

Punk is the best talker in my mind, as a wrestler he’s just fine.

[@Shapio]

He was really REALLY good for his time, but his talent has been overshadowed now by the likes of Rollins, Styles, Balor, etc. Thats not to say he's bad, just not as good as the new guard But on the mic he schools everyone currently

[@JayL8899]

Shapio He may not be as good as the current guard but for as good in the ring as those guys you just mentioned...how many memorable moments/matches have those guy honestly created in the ring compared to Punk? When I see a Rollins or Balor match it seems so choreographed, they try to do all their moves in 1 match (something HBK touched on when he talked about RVD). So it seems repetitive.

[@gnovila]

His anaconda vise and gts were the only thing good about his moves. Everything else besides his mic skills aren’t that good

[@davyfromthenavy4248]

I honestly don't really agree with this. I do believe Punk was 1 of the best in the world at the time, & while it may be nostalgia, I think he'd still hold up today. His in ring work is honestly on a level with some of the best workers out there. 1 of my favorite Daniel Bryan matches of all time was with Punk in 2012, & I dont think it can be argued that thats all down to Bryan. Yes Bryan is amazing & could drag the worst wrestlers to their best match, but it cant really be argued that he carried the match against Punk. If Punk can hold his own & shine in a match with Daniel Bryan, he can wrestle a good match with any of the guys going today. 1 of my personal dream matches is Punk/Styles.

[@RISHABHPANDE]

@@Shapio I kind of disagree. He beats Seth in both in ring skills and mic skills. CM punk gave us some of the best matches from 2011-2013 including matches against cena,Brock,taker,Rock etc.

[@manx18045]

When I think of CULT OF PERSONALITY- Living Colour, I think “never has a song perfectly fit a wrestler like him than that one “. So yes he’s great. We’re still talking about him years later after all.

[@eLiFILMSinc]

So glad this is a Luke presentation. Doing good, mate. Doing good. Now lets get the man a TShirt

[@cubeflames8370]

This is my favorite type of video yall are making now, good job they're excellent!!

[@sabalshrestha1097]

I actually watched pipebomb live on TV. Problem was, I was in my early teenage years and had no idea what he was even talking about.

[@arnavbhagwat4232]

Same here...I was just 9 at the time...and although I didn't get most of the things he was talking about....I could sense that it was something important. Which is why I jumped ship from the John Cena mark to a CM Punk fan post MitB where Punk ran with the Championship...

[@Tig677]

Love thos new series. Would love to see a 'is Cody actually good' video.

[@1krani]

Yes. Please.

[@bodiesbydefinition]

I never understood the hype around him (post WWE). Yes, I know he was an underappreciated talent, with loads of potential; but, I didn't see anything past that. Slowly changing, as he juggles duties in the office, and in the ring, for AEW.

[@1krani]

@@bodiesbydefinition Neither did I. Hence, my desire to see that video.

[@MrPLLuke]

CM Punk was Stone Cold Steve Austin of my time watching wrestling.

[@frankstern5270]

Make no mistake Punk was never nowhere close to Steve Austin

[@antoniosandoval8421]

That’s actually pretty sad

[@TruHeelHeat]

Love the video. So much fun to contribute to this. And got to see my younger self at CM Punk's ECW debut.

[@noone9010]

Luke i love this so much. Opinion based highly edited videos are my favorite and you're doing it really well thank you.

[@majintv24]

"But for punk the fire still burns" nice reference to his theme before cult of personality

[@scotthamilton9515]

Supports partsFUNknown! Jam that jam!

[@dibils]

i was one that stopped watching wrestling since like 2003 and that punk promo got me back and the MITB match delivered and since i been keeping up with it with channels like this and watch some PPVs

[@Jamiefitzgerald94]

Love the new series. Can't wait to see who you cover next Luke!

[@SlickSoundingSkill]

Luke smashing it again! Love it mate. Imo Punk was by far and away the wrestler which connected with me more than anyone at the time and without him I don't think I'd have watched as much wrestling over the years as I have. Personally, good is an understatement!

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: Thanks for watching!

[@PopularNobody]

Short answer, yes. Long answer, yeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssss.

[@TheBlackamura]

These videos are brilliant Luke! Keep em coming

[@BeardedSloth26]

Great video. It also proved 2 things; 1. Punk IS that good. All these years later, even after his return, people still chant for him. He’s been a topic in wrestling since he left WWE. That’s not overrated, that’s what a star looks like. The dude has it all. 🤷‍♂️ He’s been back a year, practically, and he had the strongest crowd reaction in recent years from wrestling fans, as well as sold out that same arena on a RUMOR. These points alone qualifies him as one of the best. 2. Wrestling fans can be VERY toxic and petty. He had every right to not only quit a job that was physically, mentally and emotionally killing him and then calling them out on their mistreatment of him, and other talents there. Any fans upset about that are either bootlickers for toxic employers, expecting you to “suck it up” in a toxic work environment rather than address the problem, or just pissed that a top talent left their favorite company because he was tired of the abuse and now they want to make him feel like he “owes” them something. 🤦‍♂️ People deserve to know the truth, even if you don’t like to hear it. Period.

[@KEVIN-vd3qe]

So I'm writing in two parts : before and after watching the video Part 1 : IMO, if you consider that a wrestler is good when he's a good athlete, a charismatic promo and a rating draw then yes, I don't think you can argue that. Athletically speaking, he had so many great matches with the likes of Cena, Lesnar, Taker, Bryan, Jericho. As a promo, obviously the pipebomb comes to mind but his work as a cult leader in the Straight Edge Society, and what he did during the Summer of Punk was really good. And you can tell he's very popular, remember when Heyman came out to his music and the arena was losing it. So I think that, yes, CM Punk was actually good at professional wrestling. Part 2 : OK, I've watched the video. My opinion hasn't changed. I think his image has been altered because of everything that happened outside of wrestling with the legal issues etc. Him having a bad MMA run or "turning his back on the fans" is not an explanation to prove if he's good or not at pro wrestling. I also agree with Luke when people say that he would be exposed as overrated in the ring if he'd have a match today. Joe, AJ, Sydal, Owens, Bryan... all those guys can still have great matches today and they have the same wrestling style with Punk. So yes, I personally think CM Punk is good.

[@christmansonpunk2927]

Let's not forget his feud with Jeff Hardy, that was excellent work

[@stepkickking9868]

I think Punk’s debut on Backstage was a good way for him to reintroduce himself back into wrestling. It’s a business he hasn’t been a part of for years, and getting to be on a talk show about wrestling, was a smart way to become involved again, without having to throw his body and the ground every week.

[@reverendaero]

These videos are wonderful, thank you Luke!

[@iamStrips]

First of all, amazing video. Second of all, sweet Louis, your mic is a front address microphone so if you spoke into the front rather than the top it would sound even better.

[@dumbname939]

For the people who dislike the series- I think you’ve missed the point. The series is less about the actual quality of people and more about who some people say yes and others say no

[@Junjun-yt3yp]

Can you see me writing the comments, Luke? 😂😂😂

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: You and BigRuck420316!

[@thavill1990]

Mate I'm really enjoying these. 👍

[@braaggon]

Really good video Luke. Another good idea you could consider is: Is AEW actually good?

[@michaelgustin333]

I can't wait for these comments

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: I'm *hoping* people will take in all the points before making judgements!

[@pjmathison9787]

partsFUNknown you must be new to the internet

[@IamThatGuy61]

He is my personal favorite of all time.

[@RekhaDevi-zl6wk]

Luke this was awesome . Good job mate.

[@HiImAiden]

I miss these videos. Also happy CM Punk day everyone!

[@michaelrivera8360]

CM Punk is awesome but he never was going to go over part timers because he is not a company guy

[@partsFUNknown]

LUKE: Yep. Pretty much!

[@JayL8899]

partsFUNknown So wanting to work with younger talent to get them over and losing to literally every part timer: Rock, Undertaker and Bork Laser means he wasn’t a “company guy” or an “ass kisser.” Be a little bit more specific on what you agree with Lukey-Boy haha

[@halsteadisfat]

Was SRS actually good? Yes, he was the people's champ. #FTF

[@dumbname939]

booooooooooo #JTJ

[@marowakman3758]

I am loving this series on the channel! The way it’s shot and put together feels very fresh and keeps me thoroughly entertained.

[@JoshRazauskas]

Luke and team you’re killing it with this series, well done again! 🤘🏻

[@grimbelfix2648]

For me it's a clear 'yes' i judge workers on what i see on-screen

[@ejmovement1613]

"Punk is not a good person so he wasn't that good to begin with anyways" sounds like a bitter argument to be honest. People can be rude and yet have a good skill. Also, if you ever digged deep on CM Punk Documentaries and interviews, I would consider him nicer than people think he is, but that's just me maybe. He seems misunderstood at times in my personal opinion. Also I don't know if I can say anything bad about CM Punk the Person, the guy married AJ Lee. lol (I do think it's a shame what happened to him and Cabana)

[@levisamom5069]

Yeah I agree with that...in most interviews I see of him he seems like a pretty nice guy who cares for what he does in a way I don't get from someone like the rock (even tho I love the rock) but I do get why people get rubbed off the wrong way as he's just one of those guys who gonna tell u exactly how he feels without any filter...and honestly I respect him for having that kind of balls to...this might be a slight biased opinion coz he's one of my favorite wrestlers of all time so take of that what u will

[@rbb2984]

Nice furthering of the heel persona. This is such good s word. The fact you have a DVD of one of the greatest films ever made in Battle Royale behind you is all about telling the audience you know better than them. Brilliant.

[@NuclearAtoms]

Loving this series by the way! Great work Luke!👏👍

[@jamie5140]

Watching this is like an old school Top Gear car review, love the style! Personally, Punk as a performer was untouchable in his time and in his prime would be one of the best in any era you put that Punk in. Unfortunately time, as always, is a bit of a bitch and maybe his rep has been tarnished in the past few years. However you have to be completely ignorant to say he is not at least good, if not one of the GOATS in his time🤷🏼‍♂️

[@goncalomartins8261]

He was amazing in everything

[@arijeet3224]

Thanks Luke owen for this awesome video

[@AhmedMohamed-vj5jc]

I love this series, please continue with the great content!

[@Blazer1X]

Oh boy break out the popcorn fellas and take a seat by the fireside with me for the comments section.

[@jasonvoorheesthethird]

I personally never understood all the hype around CM Punk. He's never been that good in my personal opinion, but i dont have any problems with those who like him

[@ant6734]

@Seth wwe Cena and Orton definitely could wrestle

[@expertvods501]

Seth wwe Cena is awesome at his job, Orton is something I can understand, his slow movements can drag a lot of matches.

[@Mostradamus9]

Keep doing these man they’re great

[@sabert00thedgaming68]

I really love this video format.

[@taylormademyself89]

Is Luke actually good at telling if wrestlers were actually good ?short answer yes and long answer yyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssss...sssssssssssssss😎🤟

[@MrBrknsyt]

I hope you didn't consider his UFC run. Because that was a sad rollercoaster ride. As for me, as a wrestler? YES. As a MMA Fighter? NO.

[@PricefieldPunk]

CM Punk's personaliy and charisma alone makes him better then 80% of the active WWE roster

[@randomchannel9972]

Clicked for the content. Stayed to just gaze at the Godzilla collection

[@hirudikapremaratne2034]

6:50 Froth wall

[@osamahabib7547]

Cm Punk was one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. And yes he was he was GREAT!

[@MrFullphat]

Loving these videos.

[@WarEagle1023]

Here in 2023. She came back for the first time since Wrestlemania 39, and immediately got a title shot against Asuka after being gone for 3 months, and after Asuka was presented the new womens championship. Nothing has changed, and now I compare Flair to Goldberg as she just gets title shots by asking

[@dannythomas4695]

Yes

[@leondemon5796]

Yes,Yes he was and still is

[@Grim19931803]

At what exactly

[@jackcampbell6786]

Myles Graham Promos, being entertaining, being good at the wrestles etc

[@MichaelogicalUSA]

Great job, Luke!

[@samirflima]

Dammit, man! This video is fantastic!

[@nicoletaguta5704]

mmmm yes.My favourite bald guy.

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

The reason the fans have turned on punk it is a second rate Brock Lesnar now, and I mean that.

[@dcknyoaho]

The reason that the fans turned on him is that they started to realize he wasn't coming back. The turn started right after he lost his first UFC fight and compounded after his second. It became full blown in the last few years as he has interacted with the public more and his lack of interest has become more and more apparent.

[@christmansonpunk2927]

@@dcknyoaho actually he's quite nice when you meet him in real life. But as most people, he treats you the way you treat him. I honestly don't get why some people feel he turned his back on the fans, seems childish. Like the dude's just living his life.

[@dcknyoaho]

@@christmansonpunk2927 I've never met him, but I don't have a problem with him either. My point is that the fans wanted him to come back, and if we're being honest, probably expected him to come back, especially after his UFC losses. Punk has done enough public interfacing in the last 2 or 3 years that I think people have slowly accepted that he's content in his life after wrestling and isn't coming back. Combine that with the changes in the business and problems with booking their talent properly, a return by Punk would probably fall flatter than WWE(or even AWE) and the fans would like. When I say the fans have turned on him, I don't mean that they don't like him anymore. I just think the interest has faded substantially. The fans know he's probably not coming back, and even if he does, it's almost certainly not going to be as good as it should be. Just look at what they've done with Edge. It's been good, but nowhere near as good as it should be, and it's not because of the absent audiences.

[@christmansonpunk2927]

@@dcknyoaho I hope he's smart enough to stay away. I love him but I think the business has moved on and you're right, a return would not be good and would probs tarnish his legacy. I feel like people don't know how to let things go sometimes and clamor for things/people that were great in their time, but that's over. I'd be perfectly happy to see him in other media or even as a commentator

[@dcknyoaho]

@@christmansonpunk2927 I think so too. With the way they treated him when he first left the company, I don't really see him going back as a wrestler; unless for an ungodly amount of guaranteed money. Besides, if he went back now, he'd be a part of the problem. WWE's biggest problem in recent years is that they continue to bring back the "old guys" and putting them in prime spots with big paydays instead of elevating more of their younger(and cheaper) talent.

[@isaiahkinard9943]

Freaking love this new video style. Keep it up! Also my take is that CM Punk ignited guys like Cody, Kenny and Moxley. He was a part of making Indy wrestling mainstream.

[@TokenDrew]

Lol I like all the locations for your video!

[@o.w.omarquito2047]

No: overrated AF

[@entify7359]

Overrated: probably. But he's still a really good wrestler

[@RollerCodsterWFEW]

Dats da truf

[@LeedsUnitedTheView]

This is a really good video, really well told and very well balanced. I loved Punk, but when I look at it all now, I agree with the burning the fans and having a hollow voice, that didnt back up his promises. And yo be honest I'm at the point where I am over hearing about him and his potential come back and frustrated that it still has legs. This is absolutely not to take away from the video, as I said it's a very well balanced view and I really enjoyed it. Cheers luke.

[@ChickenNugNugz2]

I can't wait for Luke's return after his paternity leave. Hopefully he has a lot of time with his family, and when he's ready maybe next year we see him again. I know he's essential for the running of the main channel but could we please have a regular/semi-regular new explained video, these are such a joy to watch even just for the Luke-ism. The camera cuts, the random garden microphone, cutting to him in his parked car always pops me 😂. You can tell how much fun he has making these and it is so fun to watch

[@xxFNC64xx]

Olis onlyfans joke almost killed me lol love the series it keeps getting better

[@Toast960]

Spot on analysis. Was Punk good? Yes. I hope he comes back for one more run, regardless of what company he wrestles in.

[@daltoncady4038]

CM Punk is what kept me watching WWE. The pipe bomb promo I remember vividly being amazed because it was like the attitude era all over again.

[@kyledamron]

I like this midi version of cult of personality you used in the background of this Luke. A very nice touch!

[@symcomics8551]

Luke I love your videos!

[@prajwalkalose2817]

This is the best WrestleTalk video, period.

[@ksgthelastshot7367]

I want to take this time to thank you Luke. These videos are shot amazingly, it must have taken some time.

[@monerville74]

Stubbled upon this. I like the idea of the show and the inclusion of other wrestling fans/podcasters. I look forward to seeing more.

[@Its__Dark__]

Luke was as comfortable in this video as CM Punk is on the mic. Great Job man! To the Punk question I would say yes. I think Punk's style of wrestling is more suited to now than it was in 2011. I could easily see Punk mixing it up with the Young Bucks, Adam Cole, or even Keith Lee effortlessly.

[@kennethmctucker3501]

He has ring skills most wrestlers wish they had and that includes wrestling and mic. He gets over well with the crowd, he can read them, isn't awkward on the mic generally and just flat out knows what he's doing. Look at his older stuff, especially very old stuff. He puts on a wrestling clinic. Look at him right before he went big. You had to be from Chicago to like him. As a person, it don't matter what anyone thinks. His haters will agree but as a massive fan myself, I will admit that age has taken a toll.

[@blesner]

This channel needs a podcast channel.

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

It’s really good to watch this after CM Punk’s return in AEW. No matter what you thought of him prior, he’s back for either a redemption arc, or a hero’s welcome.

[@debramyers9457]

I love these videos! It definitely makes you relook at your favorite wrestlers and ask that question. I wonder if Luke will ever say that a wrestler wasn’t good. Technically, it’s all opinions. What makes a good wrestler? Their ring work, how they are on the mike, how the fans react to them?

[@alianwar4220]

@partsFUNknown the second best promo by Punk was the one with Rock. Boxing with god one. Rock could only muster up candyass n times up in response to it. Awsum delivery, awsum character work. GOAT

[@saint3614]

Maaan, I usually detest skits and such, but somehow these dudes make it seriously work. Easily the best wrestling content on the net.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

The things always left out of the Punk conversation is AJ Lee. Punk got himself over. AJ got a *division* over. His politics and ego completely overshadow the call for her return. Imagine AJ being the Joker to Becky's Batman. Or just the bangers she'd put in with Riho, Shida, or Rose, the entire Impact Knockouts Division, or being the top of the ROH rebuilt women's division. But Punk's broken relationships with all those company's muddy any expectation of AJ hopes.

[@alexschofield944]

People who say he couldn’t hang with the wrestlers today either never saw or have forgotten his Indy run. Those Samoa Joe matches in ROH were just brilliant and remain so to this day. In reality he’d probably be even better with some of the pure wrestlers around today than he was with the sports entertainers he had to work with for most of his WWE run

[@JamesS805]

Yes he was. He was great, and he saved WWE in the early 2010s. He was extremely believable- I believed he really cared about the stories, and the mic work he did was incredible. I think, if WWE had taken care of him properly, he would have had a lot of great years in him yet. But i can never look at him the same way again after Hornswoggle’s story about why he cut him out of his life. Man, as a person he seems like a tough person to be friends with. But as a performer, can’t fault the guy.

[@ashiqurrahman5105]

Someone recommend CM Punk to watch this.

[@DevlinUK]

As a whole package, CM Punk would still hold up today. In-ring he was head and shoulders above most of the roster at his peak in 2011-12, but since then, in-ring work in WWE in general has evolved and most matches are above competent to the point of being sterile. In terms of his promos and being "real" and believable through his character work, no one could touch him then in WWE and I don't think there any many in America's top promotions that can touch him even today.

[@Jetsfreak77]

CM Punk existed in a bad era of WWE because of that he stood out. He was good but too many wrestling fans consider him in the same tier as the all time greats which he is not