The WWE Uploaded a Three-Minute YouTube Video of CM Punk’s Butt
UPDATE: Clearly the video was not meant to be shared publicly and has been moved to unlisted, and YouTube urges to “[b]e considerate and think twice before sharing.” OK THOUGHT ABOUT IT STILL SHARING.
We try to avoid click-baity or “viral” content at Geekscape (even though that’s probably the key to success now, RIP internet journalism). That said, I cannot ignore some of the more absurd, amazing things that do happen in this wacky, beautiful Earth. Like the WWE posting a YouTube video that is entirely zoomed in on CM Punk’s rear, for instance.
To catch you up to speed: On the Art of Wrestling podcast last November, former WWE wrestler and current UFC padawan CM Punk talked about having a staph infection completely ignored by WWE physician Dr. Amann. Because doctors have something called a “reputation” to maintain, Dr. Amann has filed a defamtion lawsuit and is seeking damages somewhere in the ballpark of a million. (Source.)
Never mind the absurdity of a MILLION DOLLAR lawsuit over things said on an internet podcast — I can understand that CM Punk’s appearance was a popular episode, but a million?! — the WWE have chosen to stand with Amann and released this wonderful gem of a video. For the CM Punk fans who love him in a way that I absolutely do not, this is your Fifty Shades.
From UPROXX:
In light of CM Punk’s allegations regarding WWE’s medical staff and the subsequent defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Amann against CM Punk, WWE continues to have the utmost confidence in the ability and expertise of our world-class team of physicians, including Dr. Amann.
CM Punk claimed this past November that during the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event on January 26, 2014 he performed with a baseball-sized, purple lump on his back located near the waistband of his tights.
WWE’s investigation has shown the following:
– CM Punk did not discuss this alleged condition with WWE’s team of physicians and trainers, nor did he discuss it with anyone in our Talent Relations department.
– Subsequently, WWE has no medical records documenting this alleged condition.
– The first time WWE was made aware of this alleged condition was when we received a letter from CM Punk’s attorney on August 22, 2014 after WWE terminated his contract.
– There is clear video evidence from the 2014 Royal Rumble, which allows all to decide whether there is any appearance of a baseball-sized growth on CM Punk’s back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alLmQFx801M#t=10
My absolute favorite part about this whole thing isn’t that it’s CM Punk’s jiu-jitsu-toned ass, it’s that the video is plainly titled “Royal Rumble Match: WWE Royal Rumble 2014.” An unsuspecting fan just trying to watch clips of last year’s match and sees the official WWE YouTube account posted this only to be greeted to AJ Lee’s husband’s bum is about the funniest thing I could imagine.
Like, a powerful executive of a publicly-traded company ORDERED this video to be made. With clear instructions. “Butt! Show his butt! Zoom in on his butt!” I want to talk to the editor of this and buy them a coffee or something. He or she deserves it.
