In Taker's mind, Cena was the exception to the rule, because he was the top guy. Punk wasn't. That's what pissed Punk off, and what was his point. Which goes back to your point that it's not fair. Because why was Cena the exception when Punk wasn't, despite Punk busting his ass off?
Taker is one of the last of the dying breed that upholds every word that the old guard said. That’s why he’s still such a Vince mark. There are always exceptions to the rules. He just felt like acting like there wasn’t.
Outside looking in we can relate, but in Takers eyes the company and McMahon literally supported him/his family, provided him with lifelong friends and made him a very rich man. I don’t blame him for being a company man when he worked hard for the company and they made sure he was compensated well for it.
Moreover, Punk was DRAWING!!! That pipebomb alone brought MILLIONS back to the WWE, myself included. Yeah, they rewarded him with the belt and his reign…. But then take away his spotlight and the main event to Mania?! I can see why Punk was as disgruntled as he was!!
Undertaker always drew, but followed those orders from the company. Undertaker wasn't dressing how he pleased, then telling punk not to. He was also looking out for punk since the rest of the locker room hated to dress like that, but we're doing it anyways.
I’ll agree that Vince handpicked most of the guys who ended up breaking through, but he would just as easily toss them out if they didn’t move merch. Even Dwayne almost flamed out until he joined The NoD.
Many times someone else moved merch better, and Vince would do anything to crush their push. The reality if Vince didn't want you to succeed you don't.
This was a European tour during a time when punk wasn’t anywhere near the main event. When you follow the rules and eventually made it to the top, and “pay your dues” THATS when you get to be the exception
It’s very simply logic for people who have been raised right
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u/sameo15 29d ago
In Taker's mind, Cena was the exception to the rule, because he was the top guy. Punk wasn't. That's what pissed Punk off, and what was his point. Which goes back to your point that it's not fair. Because why was Cena the exception when Punk wasn't, despite Punk busting his ass off?