CM Punk will go down in wrestling history as one of the greatest talkers of all time. This has always been a real strength for him, with his work on the microphone being a big reason for his success in the business. Of course, the famous Pipebomb promo is the one that is most talked about due to the impact it had on his career.
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However, just because that gets the most publicity, doesn't necessarily mean it is the best. While there is no denying that it is a masterful promo, and one of the most iconic in wrestling history, he has done better. Punk has proven consistently how good he is with the stick in his hand, always entertaining the audience.
8 Boxing With God
There are very few people that can genuinely go toe-to-toe on the microphone with The Rock. He is one of the all-time greats and those who cannot hang often get embarrassed by him. That is where CM Punk truly came into his own because his promos with The People's Champion were epic.
One of the best was when he proclaimed The Rock will learn his arms are too short to box with God. It was an epic line in an amazing promo where Punk truly silenced one of the all-time greats. He showcased how great he was, and the fact he did it against The Rock made it even more impressive.
7 He's Back
While CM Punk's Pipebomb became iconic, that was a moment of pure anger and sadness from him. Because of that, his return to wrestling can easily be seen as a better promo. This moment saw Punk genuinely happy, and that within itself makes this better.
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Punk handled the moment beautifully. Rather than being bitter and trashing WWE or Vince McMahon, his promo was from the heart. He spoke about the fans, about missing the business, and why he was back, which created another unforgettable moment in his wrestling career.
6 The Best Wrestler In The World
CM Punk's storyline with Chris Jericho was one of the best from his WWE career, from both an in-ring and promo perspective. The two were at the top of their games during this storyline, and both men were using the same catchphrases.
However, during a brilliant promo, Punk pointed out that the difference was he claimed to be the best wrestler. He spoke from the heart about his journey and how wrestling is his life, with this being the ideal promo to connect with the fans, which it certainly did.
5 Eye Drops
CM Punk as a heel was always him at his best in WWE, and that was clear during his storyline with Jeff Hardy. He cut some brutal promos during this time, but when he took out a bottle of eye drops as he trashed Hardy's addiction history, he took things to a new level.
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The amount of heat he was able to get from this promo was extraordinary, and it showcased how great he was as a talker. Nobody could hang with Punk at this time, and that was clear, which helped make it such a good moment.
4 A Standoff With Triple H
While the outcome of the pay-per-view match between them wasn't the right one, the promo beforehand saw CM Punk at his best. He was able to push Triple H's buttons within this situation, which was mainly because of the fact they genuinely didn't get along.
Punk came out with several memorable zingers here and Triple H was visibly getting frustrated with the situation. This helped create something special that fans wouldn't forget, and it made this an iconic promo for him.
3 CM Punk Argues With Eddie Kingston
The recent storyline between CM Punk and Eddie Kingston was a tremendous one, and they wasted no time picking up the heat. Neither man held anything back, which made this an excellent moment as they got incredibly personal with each other.
There were times when it was genuinely difficult to tell if it was a shoot or a work in this promo, and that is what made it so great. Punk hooked fans in and walked the line between babyface and heel perfectly, executing a killer segment.
2 A Contract Signing To Remember
While a lot of wrestling fans rightly remember the Pipebomb, his promo directly after ended up being even better. The following week, Punk was in a contract negotiation segment with Vince McMahon where he was allowed to speak his mind.
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He expanded on things from the Pipebomb and with Vince in the ring to visibly react, things felt even more memorable. It proved to be an unforgettable moment with Punk putting on another masterclass for the fans.
1 Trash Talking With MJF
Any time you get two amazing talkers together for a battle of promos, it leads to a fantastic moment. That was the case when AEW finally unleashed CM Punk and MJF together, which was an amazing segment. They held nothing back and traded huge verbal blows.
It was an epic promo from both of them. While neither would be able to lay claim to dominating the battle of words, they were able to get the entire wrestling world talking. The fact that a promo-only segment lasted 20 minutes is a sign of how great it was, which is a credit to Punk's promo ability.
