Punk vs. Cena

Not going to do a lot of talking today. On Monday fans witnessed maybe the greatest match in RAW history as CM Punk faced off with John Cena to see who would go to WrestleMania to face the Rock for the WWE title. It was a match two years in the making.

It all began in Las Vegas during the summer of 2011 when Punk grabbed a mic and tore the wrestling world a new ass. He then went to Chicago, beat John Cena for the title, and left through the crowd leaving fans to wonder what would happen.

The two faced off again at Summer Slam to battle in a champion vs. champion match after Cena won a newly minted WWE title when CM Punk left the company. He returned and claimed to be the real champ. Cena and Punk had another classic. Once again CM Punk won.

They weaved around each other for awhile and even had another massive match at RAW 1000 when Punk started his turn to the dark side. The match was over shadowed by CM Punk laying out the Rock. That led to Punk vs. Rock at the Rumble. If you're wondering, CM Punk won this match against Cena too.

The loss by Punk to Rock at the Rumble led to the match Monday night. The crowds knew both had a heated on and off feud. They had an emotional investment in the match. Cena had done everything in the WWE except defeat CM Punk. It was the perfect storm as all of this came together to give us, the WWE fans, a match for the ages.

That is the Cena vs. Punk feud in a nutshell. Now if you missed the epic match from Monday, here it is. Big props to the WWE for putting this match online with the commercials edited out. It's awesome!

A Must Listen!

Last week I mentioned Colt Cabana's amazing podcast, "The Art of Wrestling". I hope you tuned in and enjoyed his talk with Gabe Sapolsky. This week the show hits it's 100th episode, and the tables got turned as Colt Cabana was the guest. Since he was the guest that meant WWE champion CM Punk added another accolade to his long list of achievements, podcast host. The two have known each other since they laced up boots together at wrestling school, and this hour long journey into Colt's world comes with only one complaint, its too damn short. After an hour you'll be begging for more. 

The two talk about their time in IWA: Mid-South, including the one time Colt turned heel. Cabana gives a look into his charitable side as he discusses his want to become known so he can use it to help people. Also CM Punk brings up how Colt has a few fans of his show in the WWE locker room, including John Cena. Plus a great audio version of "Creative has Nothing for You", Colt's weekly web series on Youtube. Even if you're not a wrestling fan, and just enjoy a good banter between two great storytellers, then download this podcast to your iPod & enjoy. 

You can thank me later. 

Go visit Welovecolt.com & while you're there buy a T-shirt you cheap bastard. 

Get Well Soon!

Last Thursday on TNA's flagship show, Impact Wrestling, one of the brightest young stars in the business, Chris Sabin, suffered an ACL injury to his left knee during an Ultimate X match. Chris is an extremely gifted athlete who has always had a great mind for the wrestling business. On top of that he is one of nicest people you will ever meet.

In 2003 I had the honor of being his manager in a handful of the Michigan indies before he broke out big in TNA. In the ring Chris stole the show at every event, and brought people to the shows because he was a must see talent. Together we had a lot of fun & the 13 episodes of MMWA rampage that we did will always be a feather in my cap. It's easy to be a cocky manager when the guy your working with is a true blue chip talent.

The worst part about this injury is that it comes only months after he returned from having his right knee ACL torn. Knowing Chris I can say this won't stop him from pushing himself to be the best he can be. This will only give him more fuel to make a bigger impact on his return. It's just the way he is wired.

We worked together in front of small crowds and sell out crowds; Chris Sabin's effort never changed. He has always given 100% to the fans that show up to see him do what he does best. I know he will give the same effort on getting past this temporary setback. I wish him a speedy recovery because when Chris Sabin isn't in a wrestling ring, the fans are the real losers.

I found this wrestling match from MMWA rampage on Youtube of Chris (w/ me) against a long time rival, N8 Mattson. Even in 2003 you can see he was ready to be a big time star. The match is in three parts and goes in order, enjoy!

In the end a ladder got involved. You will ask, "How does that make sense to use a ladder in a title match where you can be disqualified?". It is simple, the promotion wanted a ladder match as the rubber match between Chris & N8 at the next show. It was Chris Sabin who came up with the idea to use the ladder as a launching pad & not a weapon. It would prevent a DQ and lay the seeds for the ladder match at the next event. He has always had a great mind for the business, including bringing logic to a business that traditionally lacks it.

Get well soon Chris Sabin, Pro Wrestling needs you!