CM Punk isnt letting fans rewrite wrestling history especially when it comes to his iconic 2011 pipe bomb promo.
During a conversation with Allenownz Wrasslin, Punk was asked if the pipe bomb could be considered the modern-day equivalent of the infamous 1996 Curtain Call at Madison Square Garden, when The Kliq (Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash) broke character in front of a live crowd.
For years, fans have viewed Punks promo as a turning point in WWE a moment that shattered kayfabe for a new generation. Punk strongly pushed back on the comparison and explained why the two moments couldnt be more different.
He called the Curtain Call a clear violation of kayfabe, pointing out that even people backstage were furious about it.
To Punk, the pipe bomb stayed fully within the realm of storytelling even if it sounded dangerously real to the audience watching at home.
He argued that the real power of the pipe bomb lies in the fact that people still debate whether or not it was real which proves how well it worked.
While the Curtain Call may have pulled the curtain back too far, Punk believes his promo just made people lean in closer without ever actually breaking the illusion.
Do you agree with CM Punk that the pipe bomb and the Curtain Call are drastically different? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
