Renowned wrestling analyst Dave Meltzer recently took to Twitter on December 12th to unveil the transformative impact of CM Punk‘s arrival on WWE’s RAW. Meltzer’s tweet hinted at a paradigm shift in RAW negotiations, attributing much of the positive change to Punk’s exclusive superstar signing.
Since joining in a momentous segment with RAW General Manager Adam Pearce, Punk’s influence became immediately apparent with rewards reaped within 48 hours of Survivor Series. Meltzer speculates on WWE’s strategic plans, suggesting Punk’s name may play a pivotal role in major business deals.
Dave Meltzer write that CM Punk’s arrival is beneficial for WWE
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Renowned wrestling analysed, Dave Meltzer took to X on December 12th to tweet an update on how CM Punk arrival on RAW has changed things for WWE. It was a reference to the recent episode of RAW where CM Punk decided to sign as an exclusive superstar on the RAW roster. The signing happened in a segment where Punk was on stage with RAW General Manager, Adam Pearce. It looks like the move has paid off for WWE.
Meltzer’s tweet read, “Things are changing greatly. Let’s just say things changed greatly with Raw negotiations from a few weeks ago. And Punk is a huge part of the selling point.” Meltzer was referring to the changes in the business aspect of RAW since the joining of CM Punk. WWE reaped rewards within 48 hours of Punk’s arrival at Survivor Series and Meltzer speculates that WWE has plans to use Punk’s name for major business deals in the future.
Things are changing greatly. Let’s just say things changed greatly with Raw negotiations from a few weeks ago. And Punk is a huge part of the selling point.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) December 12, 2023
CM Punk’s decision to join RAW as an exclusive superstar came after WWE made him take a small tour around. He was seen at RAW on 28th November, at last week’s episode of SmackDown and NXT Deadline PLE. In all of the three brands he met the top individuals of the respective brand.
But, after having a careful eveluation of the options, he signed the deal with Adam Pearce on this week’s RAW. The decision will help CM Punk, WWE, and RAW.
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CM Punk’s signing will help WWE, RAW, and CM Punk
The signing has not only helped boost TV ratings for RAW as evident from the first appearance of CM Punk after Survivor Series. His presence will also help WWE fetch a better deal for RAW’s TV broadcasting deal as they plan to move away from FOX Network. As of now, Warner Bros, Amazon, and Disney are top contenders for the new broadcasting and media rights.
For Punk, it is a safe haven as RAW has substantial amount of upper-card superstars to feud and many mid-carders to job for Punk. Currently, he is set to feud against Seth Rollins who was also used to push Cody Rhodes upon his arrival.
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