Veteran Wrestler Slams CM Punk for WarGames Mishap
CM Punk was at the center of a controversy when a former WWE champion called out the legend for a "scary" mistake made during the recent Survivor Series: WarGames event. The incident occurred during one of the main event men's matches, where Punk's team faced off against a formidable force led by Paul Heyman.
According to footage reviewed on a popular wrestling show, CM Punk attempted to execute a Doomsday Device move, which is a spot famously used by the Legion of Doom. However, things didn't go as planned. Bron Breakker, an opponent in the match, was picked up by Cody Rhodes and walked across the ring before Punk leapt off the corner for the big move.
The problem arose when Punk failed to deliver a proper clothesline on Breakker's shoulders, instead opting for a more limited strike on his chest. This left the crowd stunned, and the commentators were quick to point out the botched spot. Former Hardcore champion Stevie Richards, who appeared as a guest on his own show, also took issue with Punk's mistake.
Richards stated that Punk didn't even deliver a full clothesline, which is crucial for the move's success. He attributed the failed spot to Rhodes doing his part by holding up Breakker and pushing him forward, but ultimately, it was Punk who needed to drive through with a strong clothesline to complete the move.
The former champion described the subsequent landing of Breakker as "scary," pointing out that the opponent landed awkwardly on the side of his neck and feet over his head. According to Richards, this could have potentially led to serious injury, including concussions or even broken necks.
In a surprising turn of events, Breakker went on to complete the match by spearing Punk and pinning him. However, Richards made it clear that he had "no doubt" that Breakker suffered a concussion from landing poorly.
While WWE did not report any injuries after the event, Richards' comments have raised serious concerns about the potential consequences of such a botched spot. CM Punk's mistake has sparked debate among wrestling fans and insiders alike, with some questioning whether Punk's experience is waning or if he simply had an off night.
CM Punk was at the center of a controversy when a former WWE champion called out the legend for a "scary" mistake made during the recent Survivor Series: WarGames event. The incident occurred during one of the main event men's matches, where Punk's team faced off against a formidable force led by Paul Heyman.
According to footage reviewed on a popular wrestling show, CM Punk attempted to execute a Doomsday Device move, which is a spot famously used by the Legion of Doom. However, things didn't go as planned. Bron Breakker, an opponent in the match, was picked up by Cody Rhodes and walked across the ring before Punk leapt off the corner for the big move.
The problem arose when Punk failed to deliver a proper clothesline on Breakker's shoulders, instead opting for a more limited strike on his chest. This left the crowd stunned, and the commentators were quick to point out the botched spot. Former Hardcore champion Stevie Richards, who appeared as a guest on his own show, also took issue with Punk's mistake.
Richards stated that Punk didn't even deliver a full clothesline, which is crucial for the move's success. He attributed the failed spot to Rhodes doing his part by holding up Breakker and pushing him forward, but ultimately, it was Punk who needed to drive through with a strong clothesline to complete the move.
The former champion described the subsequent landing of Breakker as "scary," pointing out that the opponent landed awkwardly on the side of his neck and feet over his head. According to Richards, this could have potentially led to serious injury, including concussions or even broken necks.
In a surprising turn of events, Breakker went on to complete the match by spearing Punk and pinning him. However, Richards made it clear that he had "no doubt" that Breakker suffered a concussion from landing poorly.
While WWE did not report any injuries after the event, Richards' comments have raised serious concerns about the potential consequences of such a botched spot. CM Punk's mistake has sparked debate among wrestling fans and insiders alike, with some questioning whether Punk's experience is waning or if he simply had an off night.
I'm so tired of wrestling legends having a meltdown on live TV 
! Stevie Richards is right though, that Doomsday Device move requires precision and power 
. CM Punk's mistake was not only a botch but also super scary 
for Bron Breakker. The fact that he almost landed wrong and could've gotten hurt is alarming 
. It's all about responsibility on the ring, guys 
. Richards shouldn't just throw shade though 
, he should be more constructive with his criticism 
. Still, it's a great reminder for CM Punk to brush up on his skills and get back to being the best version of himself 
!
just watched this crazy WarGames match and I'm still shook 
Bron Breakker is a lucky dude, right? 
CM Punk trying to pull off the Doomsday Device and it just didn't go down well... like Stevie Richards said, he didn't even get a full clothesline in 
. Wonder what WWE will say about the whole thing now... maybe they'll be more strict with their spot checks? 
a Doomsday Device move is NOT something you can just wing and expect to work every time... especially in a high-flying match like that. and yeah, stevie richards is totally right, that landing by bron breakker could've been super bad for him 
the thing is, wwe needs to take better care of its performers' safety, you know? 
like, we're talking about people who put their bodies on the line every time they step into the ring... no wonder richards was all shook up 
. But at the same time, it's pretty worrying when guys are taking risks like that and it doesn't pay off. Richards' comments about the concussion scare are legit 
, we've seen too many wrestling injuries over the years.
. Punk's been around for ages, but does that mean he's lost his edge? Was it just one of those off nights? And what's with Rhodes holding up Breakker like that? It's almost like they were trying to set up the spot 
but at what cost? that spot was botched, and not just because of Punk's mistake - it's also because of the way Rhodes held up Breakker. it highlights how teamwork isn't always recognized, especially when things go wrong 
so I'm reading this and my first thought is that it's all good! I mean, we're talking about a guy who's been in the ring for years, CM Punk is like a legend, right? 
And yeah, mistakes happen even to the best of us. It's not like he meant to hurt anyone or cause serious injury. But what really gets me is how Stevie Richards is just being super constructive and honest about what went wrong. I love that he's talking about it instead of just tearing Punk apart. 
Plus, Breakker bouncing off the ropes and landing awkwardly? That does sound kinda scary! 
but we can be glad that it wasn't serious. And honestly, I'm just happy to see wrestling fans having a conversation about this stuff - it's all about learning from each other, right? 
. And now, we have CM Punk potentially putting someone's life at risk with that botched Doomsday Device move 
! The crowd was left stunned, and the commentators were quick to point out the mistake 
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. What do you guys think? Should wrestling prioritize player safety or is it all part of the game? 
what's up with cm punk tho? i mean i love the guy but that doomsday device fail was wild lol 
. like, i get that everyone has off nights but cm punk's gotta step up his game if he wants to stay relevant in the wrestling world 
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The Doomsday Device move is like, super iconic and all, but if he can't even nail it right, what's next?! 
. Punk needs to step up his game, stat! 
I'm still shook from that WarGames event, Bron Breakker almost got his neck snapped lol 
and Stevie Richards is totally right, a full clothesline is key to the Doomsday Device move! 
. And btw, if Puny Punks did get hurt from that move... 
No doubt @CM_Punk learned a valuable lesson that night, but can he get it together for the next match? 
. Maybe Punk just had a bad night or his skills r fading? IDK but WWE needs to step up safety protocols ASAP