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MJF compared CM Punk to Hulk Hogan, and he’s not the only doing it

Live coverage and related reports for MJF compared CM Punk to Hulk Hogan, and he’s not the only doing it.

AI Story Summary

What happened?

The discussion centers on the fallout from Raw, where CM Punk returned after a three-month absence, stepped in for an injured Cody Rhodes, and ended Sami Zayn’s first WWE title reign after only nine days. MJF reacted by comparing Punk to Hulk Hogan, a comparison the article says others are also making, framing the moment as a major and controversial story beat rather than a settled conclusion about where WWE is headed.

Key Takeaways

  • CM Punk returned on Raw after roughly three months away.
  • Punk filled in for Cody Rhodes, who was presented as injured.
  • Sami Zayn’s first WWE title reign ended just nine days after it began.
  • MJF compared CM Punk to Hulk Hogan in response to the Raw angle.
  • The article treats fan reaction and fantasy booking as part of the ongoing conversation, not confirmation of future plans.

AI Timeline

Before Raw

Sami Zayn was in the early days of his first WWE title reign.

Raw ending

CM Punk returned after a three-month absence.

Same segment

Punk replaced Cody Rhodes, who was presented as injured.

Title change

Punk defeated Sami Zayn, ending Zayn’s reign after nine days.

Aftermath

MJF compared Punk to Hulk Hogan, adding to fan debate about the direction of the story.

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Jul 7, 8:21 PM

MJF compared CM Punk to Hulk Hogan, and he’s not the only doing it

Cageside Seats • WWE

Like a lot of us, I’ve been talking about the end of Raw since Raw ended last night (July 7). Certain things will cause me to do that — things like CM Punk returning after a three month absence that may or may not have been mysterious, filling in for an “injured” Cody Rhodes and ending Sami Zayn’s long-sought-after first WWE title reign just nine days after it began. A Ride or Die Sami fan from waaay back, I was bummed. But as I try to with this weird, wonderful pastime of ours, I told myself pro wrestling is a story that never ends. Nearly every character and story beat can be reframed or moved on from, it just takes a good angle that suits the performer. That kind of thinking does encourage fantasy booking, which has its pros and cons as well. But as long as you don’t come to expect or demand a company will deliver what you wanted, fantasy booking is part of the fun of being a wrestling fan. I don’t know think AEW World champion (for now) Maxwell Jacob Friedman was fantasy booking wh

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