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Post by Ashton on Jan 25, 2009 12:24:14 GMT -5
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Post by lindsay on Jan 25, 2009 16:13:36 GMT -5
Hmm.. WWE doesn't have the Punk/Regal match listed -- only Punk listed in the Royal Rumble. I think there are still 6 or 7 spots open in the RR, so hopefully we'll get to see Regal there if there's not a rematch.
I like the idea below:
Pasted from <http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_29497.shtml>
Intercontinental Champion CM PUNK vs. WILLIAM REGAL (w/ Layla) (9 weeks w/ 1 week hiatus)
Summary Quick Shots:
-In their third title match on Raw, CM Punk finally defeated William Regal to become the new Intercontinental Champion after hitting the Go 2 Sleep for the big victory.
Analysis:
This Punk-Regal rivalry was Raw's in-ring only feud. The storyline had nothing to do with anything beyond what was happening in the ring; there was no supportive narrative to go along with it. It's equivalent to the Undertaker-Benjamin feud that's taking place on Smackdown at the moment. Although the match was strong and the characters basically carry themselves, it feels as though there's something missing.
This is one of those cases that proves that story lines and issues outside of the ring can greatly enhance the emotion and the excitement and the intrigue that happens inside of the ring. With Punk and Regal both being articulate guys on the mic, it would have been nice to see a deeper rivalry. After losing this week in what was essentially the rubber match between Punk and Regal, it's hard to picture a case where it can continue with fervor. If I were writing the story, I'd have Regal eliminate Punk from the Rumble Match later tonight, which could help bring this feud back to life. It's been solid, but nothing more.
Intrigue Level (out of 10): 7.5 [down 0.5 since last week]
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Post by lindsay on Jan 25, 2009 22:21:23 GMT -5
Regal #21 into the ring but eliminated by CM Punk
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Post by huneychild on Jan 25, 2009 22:55:00 GMT -5
Makes me anxious to see what will happen tomorrow night.
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Post by lindsay on Jan 26, 2009 15:01:06 GMT -5
The official stats for Regal at Royal Rumble:
Pasted from <http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/participants09/>
Position Entered: 21 Superstars Eliminated: 0 Eliminated by: CM Punk Time in Match: 4:23
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Post by Ashton on Jan 26, 2009 18:14:20 GMT -5
Stupid newz sites! I had it posted on the main page!
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