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On Punk as the lead guy... look there was only one Hogan. WWF didn't have Hogan for over 3 years before they found their next solid leader in Austin. In WCW, before Hogan, the "lead guy" was usually Ric Flair whom like CM Punk, wasn't really a needle mover. Would he sell our certain buildings? Sure likely, would he have sold merch on a large scale had it been the focus? Probably... Very similar to Punk in the trajectory of his career.
Punk was a long term multiple time champion years ago, just like Flair was in WCW in the mid 90's.
Sure Punk isn't Roman Reigns but he's pretty much the best thing they've got as far as a guy with his own brand is concerned.
AEW already milked Jericho in the beginning for his leadership, he's still a huge deal for AEW and continually delivering but for main guy, Punk is the best choice. You might think Danielson but I have a feeling he's not "up" for that role, at least right now.
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