12 March, 2023

CM PUNK VS. REY MYSTERIO

 On 12th February episode of Smackdown, CM Punk lost to Rey Mysterio, leading to a beatdown on Rey from the Straight Edge Society. This lead to a month of interference between the members of SES and Rey in the others’ matches. When Rey brought his daughter Aaliyah to Smackdown for her 9th birthday, CM Punk sang happy birthday to her. If you think that’s sweet, you have never seen it. Rey Mysterio lost a match to Luke Gallows leading to the stipulation that Rey Mysterio would join the Straight Edge Society if he lost this match.

CM Punk makes his way out first with Gallows and Serena, he has a microphone in his hand. He claims all 72,219 people in attendance are so high on hallucinogens that they think Rey Mysterio is a superhero. But he will be Rey’s saviour and show us all the better, drug-free way. They play some of his theme after the promo and I forgot how much I enjoyed it. Rey Mysterio makes his way out, his attire is based on the movie Avatar, which I still haven’t sat down to watch 13 years later.

Michael Cole, Jerry “The King” Lawler and Matt Striker are on commentary for this match.

 

CM PUNK VS. REY MYSTERIO

(If Rey Mysterio loses he joins the Straight Edge Society)

WWE WrestleMania 26 (28th March 2010)


  Serena and Luke Gallows jump on the apron, distracting Rey so CM Punk can get the first shot in. CM Punk connects with a right hand and sends Rey into the corner, but a drop toehold sends Punk into the middle turnbuckle.

  CM Punk trips Rey Mysterio on a moonsault attempt, trapping him in the Tree of Woe and laying in the boots. Serena chokes Rey from ringside as CM Punk keeps the referee distracted. CM Punk charges at Mysterio in the corner, but baseball slides into the ring post and crotches himself. Punk tries to get his breath back and his voice at the normal tone at ringside as Rey Mysterio climbs out to the apron. The wheelbarrow attempt is countered and Punk sends Rey into the ring steps. CM Punk gets back in the ring, happy for the count out, but Rey Mysterio barely beats the count. CM Punk is on him with mounted punches and covers but Rey kicks out at 2. CM Punk puts Rey in a chinlock on the mat as Serena and Gallows shout at Rey from ringside. Rey Mysterio works back to his feet and breaks Punk’s grip with elbows. Rey connects with a knee to the midsection and backs Punk into the corner. CM Punk reverses the irish whip, Rey tries the headscissors but is sent over to the apron. Rey Mysterio catches Punk first, staggering him back. Rey Mysterio hits the springboard seated senton, but the crossbody is caught and Punk slams Rey down for 2. CM Punk shoves Rey back into the ropes but ducks early and gets kicked.

  CM Punk kicks Rey and catches him with a sunset flip, no Rey rolls through! CM Punk ducks the roundhouse kick and rolls Mysterio up, but Rey kicks out at 2. Rey tries a hurricanrana but it’s blocked by Punk, Rey Mysterio lands on his feet just in time to eat a kick. CM Punk covers and gets 2. CM Punk keeps covering, but Rey Mysterio only stays down for counts of 2. They get to their feet, Rey jumps to the top rope, hitting a rough-looking backflip DDT on Punk. Rey Mysterio slowly covers and only gets 2. We see replays of the DDT before Punk is dropkicked into the middle rope. CM Punk catches the 619, Rey fights out of the Go To Sleep! Rey Mysterio hits the ropes, he springs back onto Punk’s shoulders and elbows Punk, Rey grabs the top rope and is sent over to the apron. He avoids a shoulder charge by Punk and kicks him in the midsection before climbing to the top rope, he takes a second to pay respect to Eddie Guerrero but it costs him as he eats shit on the Frog Splash. CM Punk tries to take advantage, covering Rey but he only gets a 2 count. Rey Mysterio gets to his feet in the corner, CM Punk hits the running knee but Rey shoves him off the bulldog attempt. Rey sends CM Punk into the middle rope but Serena covers CM Punk. Luke Gallows gets on the apron, distracting Rey.

  CM Punk tries another Go To Sleep but Rey Mysterio hurricanranas Punk into Luke Gallows! Rey Mysterio hits the 619 for the win.

WINNER: REY MYSTERIO

This was a fun sprint of a match, the crowd was into it and although there wasn’t doubt in the winner, it was fun getting there. The Straight Edge Society were a factor in the match without becoming too much of a distraction too, which is always a bonus. I just wish it got more time. [**¾] 0/10

 

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