Speaking on Writing with Russo, Vince Russo explained that CM Punk’s injury-prone nature is a significant factor in why he shouldn’t be given a major push. Russo emphasized Punk’s history of injuries and argued that, at this stage of his career, it doesn’t make sense for the company to invest heavily in The Straight Edge Superstar.

>“I mean, bro, I just, god I just feel like with him, every time he steps in a ring he gets hurt. Man I just, I don’t know how at this stage in the game you could put any stock in that guy with his injury history. I don’t know bro, I just don’t know.”